The claim that Jesus placed primary emphasis on the literal use or restoration of the divine name may sound reverent, but it does not hold up under careful examination of Scripture, historical context, and the internal logic of the argument itself. When Jesus taught his disciples to pray, “Hallowed be your name” (Matthew 6:9), it […]
Many people today ask whether Jesus spoke God’s personal name—often represented as YHWH (sometimes rendered “Jehovah” or “Yahweh”). Some religious groups, primarily Jehovah’s Witnesses, say Jesus must have used it regularly and taught others to do the same. Others say there is no evidence he did.This video brings together the historical, linguistic, and biblical evidence […]