Is there any other name?

Question

Is there any other name for the christian God? Is it Ok to call him by another language name?

And where did his name 'Jehovah' originate from?

Answer 1

The name Jehovah was based on the Tetragrammaton "YHWH," which is the Hebrew name of God. In Exodus 3:14, God said that His name was "I am."

The "J" sound is pronounced as a "Y" in many languages, and the Hebrew letter that begins God's name is "yodh." In English, however, we pronounce it as a "J" sound.

Later, people inserted the vowels from "adonai," and inserted then between the consonants to make the word "Jehovah." It probably isn't pronounced that way, and the only true hints we get about the correct pronunciation is from the word "Hallelujah," (found in the Hallel Psalms, especially) which literally means "Praise Yah."

Answer 2

The Bible plainly tells us in Psalms 83:18. Jehovah is the English language version of the Divine name. Since there are almost 400 languages written, there are almost as many variations on that name.

The early Hebrews used that name regularly. Later clergy tried to hide that name by saying it was too sacred though the theme of the entire Bible, including the Hebrew scriptures, was Jehovah making His name known. Having no vowels did not help in this as Hebrew did not.

What is of major importance is knowing that divine name and using it. Whatever the language, He tells us in His Word, His own name. Also His people would know and use His name.

It certainly does help to identify the true God's people, as "God" is only a title, not a name.

Answer 3

Jehovah comes from YHWH, which is one way that the Hebrews/Jews referred to G-d. The actual name was and is never said aloud by Jews. Hebrew has no vows, and Christian scholars added letters, and it ended up as Jehovah. As Jews, though, we have never called G-d by the name Jehovah!

We refer to G-d by saying 'Hashem' which literally means 'the name', or 'Adonai' which means Lord.

Answer 4

God never said his name was I AM. That is the meaning of his name. I am is the >one who causes it to become.<
True there are changes that make it difficult to know exactly how to pronounce it.
But remember what Jesus said in the model prayer.
God's name is holy. (Hallowed be thy name).
The reason there is so much controversy is because Satan succeeded in destroying man's understanding of it. And the commonality of it is why it got lost. Everyone at one time could pronounce it, but was afraid to, so with time, it was lost to man.

Proof of the pronunciation lies in the names of the prophets. Many have meanings that refer to the Holy name Jehovah.
His love, righteousness, etc. That is how we come to call him by a name Jesus would use.

You cannot go wrong in calling him Jehovah as he answers prayers when using it correctly. (Personal experience)

Answer 5

sure its ok to say in a other language, and that name came from the bible,or the old testament.

Answer 6

Moses called him "I am" and different religions call him different things. I just say God personally though.

Answer 7

He is Father and his only begotten Son is Jesus Christ for even Jesus tells us to pray to the Father but in his precious name. Jesus Christ the only way the only truth and the only everlasting life. Not one of many

Answer 8

god is god, no matter what name he is called. yahweh, Jevovah, allah, theyre all the same deity. and jehovah-jreh means the provider.

Answer 9

actually bible is in Hebrew and in Hebrew it is 'Elahi' (ee-la-he) ne ways u just need to remember him it doesnt matter by what name or in what language

in Arabic its 'Rab' and 'Allah'
in Urdu its 'Khuda'
in Sanskrit its 'Bhagwan' (bhag-waan)