The Hebrew Name of God - Hebrew Word of the Day

What is the Name of God in Hebrew? Learn and understand God's Personal Name from a Biblical Perspective.

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[KeepingWatch]

The Hebrew name of God יְהֹוָה

When taken as individual Paleo Hebrew symbols the four letters in God's name יְהֹוָה have the following meanings:

Yod (Yodh) = Hand

Hey (He) = Behold

Vav (Waw) = Nail

Hey (He) = Behold

When read in English from left to right, it says:

"BEHOLD THE NAIL, BEHOLD THE HAND!" Or, "Behold the nailed hand."

[alaskaaksala]

Psychology of the Ancient Hebrews is very different from our own and when we read the Bible we must learn to read it from the Hebrew's perspective rather than our own.

When we use a word like "name, " we focus in on how it is written and pronounced.
I will tell of thy name to my brethren; in the midst of the congregation I will praise thee. (Psalm 22:23)
What does it mean to "tell someone about another's name?" Does it mean to tell others how to write or pronounce the name? From a Western perspective yes, but from a Hebraic perspective a name is much more than its pronunciation; it is the character of the individual, his ethics, workmanship, attitude, dependability, resourcefulness, compassion, honor, etc. When the Bible teaches us to "tell others the name of Yahweh, " it isn't telling us to teach others how to write or pronounce it correctly; it is telling us to teach Yahweh's character

[MidEastAmerican]

One of the best and to the point videos I've seen on this topic. And the succinct commentary say the end was on point! It's a shame that so many people who barely know Hebrew at all, if at all, remain so confident about the pronunciation of the Name despite what of scholars and people fluent in Hebrew say. And yes, I'm fluent in Hebrew and proficient in 2nd Temple period Aramaic and intermediate Arabic. I'm aware I don't know everything, but when it comes to pronunciation of the Name there really isn't any debate among people who know Hebrew and other Semitic languages. And no, Nehemiah didn't find anything people didn't already know. He's a smart guy, but the fluff about 'discovering' the vowels of the Name is a huge exaggeration. No one fluent in Hebrew who reads ancient Jewish literature considers the vowel points of the Name Nehemiah talks about to be some new discovery. Perhaps it's the ancient pronunciation, but likely not for reasons many have already explained, and even if it is, he didn't discover these vowels. It's common knowledge.

[AlirezaRadRadSadeghinia-ngyq]

Dear Ayellete ..You are in my everday prayers three times each day before receiving blessings fromthe lord god of Israel .
Because you are one of the best gifts that the lord god of Israel has given to us from heave .
You are saving us from the darkness of illiteracy and unawareness and lack of of knowledge and making us perfect in our services to the lord god of Israel .
You are professionally the besg in teaching and I have never seen any professional teacher like you in my whole life .
God bless and protect you under his shining light .

[TheKingkingg]

I Am is saying there is no other...I Am is saying I was before I Am now and I Am forever, there is none like me.

[donquixote]

Spot on lesson! Absolutely spot on! What you said is a crucial theological statement, understanding G-d, His nature, character, and knowing Him personally, is far more important than knowing how to pronounce His name. This is why there are so many titles used for Him, that define WHO He is, so we can know ABOUT Him, not just His name. 👍🙏

[WayOfHaQodesh]

It's still been covered up over 7000 times in the Hebrew Scriptures aka Tanakh, something that's so sad to me... Especially when he over and over says to exalt his name, praise his name, magnify his name in so many ways.

Appreciate where you're coming from but I'm so grateful he's willing to help us to know his name should we ask.

Why is HalleluYAH preserved as one of the only Hebrew words in all the English scriptures that survived the Greek and Latin transliterations?

[GlobalGlitchGFX]

I love this because so many people get fixated on the pronunciation of God’s name & it distracts them from the Truth of God. This is Good.

[j.]

A friend a long time ago told me to learn Hebrew. I regret I didn't learn it then. Hebrew is the language of the Bible. I hope I can learn it. I hope I have the time to learn this language. Thank you for the opportunity you afford those who want to learn.

[Chad_Schmall]

The Father does look at the heart and accepts those who choose to follow His voice in love and obedience. I don’t think believers should distance themselves from each other for speaking His name with a different pronunciation. I too have spent years trying to find the correct pronunciation. His character is what counts in the end. May יהוה bless you and keep you.

[ornxybt]

The bible states " he who calls on the name of god, will be saved"and another verse" that people may know, that I alone, am Jehovah, are the most high over all the earth. To have a deep, loving relationship with anyone, we need to know their true, proper name. The bible tells us Jehovah even has proper names for every star in all the galaxies, we must use, and know, his name.

[robinj.]

I was taught, since childhood that these letters; "YHWH" had several possible pronunciations.
From Jehovah, to Yawhe .
I try to pray, as Jesus did, to "Our Father in Heaven".

[trevorkuun]

Behold Hand behold nail, His name and what He did for us.

[broodofvipers]

Hello Ayelet
May the Lord God most high bless you and your family
Thank you for your precious Hebrew classes 😃

[RepairtheBreach]

I loved this here 1 of my Hebrew teachers explained this to us.

[jcurtis]

what script are you using for this word?

[Rabushki]

Shalom. I wanted to know the names of G-d in the Hebrew language. And I found your channel. Thank you. I will subscribe and continue to learn. I’m a Gentile who believes in Yeshua.

[r.e.]

In modern day ENGLISH, God's name is "JEHOVAH!".

[gigigrasso]

Ayelet, you are Gd's hands and bring blessing and honor to Adonai and to us! שָׁלוֹם

[sixtwoinak]

That was comforting to me. Thank you. 👍💪🙏