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God is first referred to with the Hebrew name 'Yahweh' in Genesis 2:4--'These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created. In the day that the LORD [Yahweh] God made the earth and the heaven'.

In English, the convention is that Yahweh is translated as 'LORD' (in small caps), and occasionally it is translated as 'GOD' or 'JEHOVAH'.

In the King James Version, Yahweh is translated as 'LORD' 6,510 times, 'GOD' 4 times, and 'JEHOVAH' 4 times.

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Where is Yahweh used in the bible?

The name of God of which you asked (which, incidentally, isn't pronounced that way), is used close to seven thousand times throughout the Hebrew Bible, starting with Genesis 2:4.


In what book of the Bible does Yahweh appear?

Yahweh ('YHWH', as early Hebrew did not have vowels or vowel indicators) was the name used in the Book of Genesis, by the 'J' Source or Yahwist, for the God of Judah. The Elohist ('E' Source), another contributor to what would become the Book of Genesis, and an approximate contemporary from the northern kingdom, Israel, used the name Elohim for God.Although God appears in all books of the Bible, other than Esther, it is principally in Genesis that we find him referred to as Yahweh.


Where in the Bible the word ghetto first used?

That word is not in the Bible.


Does the Bible say God is a male?

Effectively, yes. And indeed to the ancient Hebrews, God was male, but no biblical author saw the need to explain this to the readers.One of the Hebrew names used in the Bible for God was 'Elohim, which is the masculine plural form, and is different to the Hebrew word for goddess.Another early Hebrew name for God was Yahweh (spelt YHWH, or in modern Hebrew YHVH). We now know that Yahweh was considered male, because of a number of inscriptions that have been found, referring to Yahweh and his consort, the goddess Asherah.


Is the word Yahweh in the Bible?

A:The Hebrew word YHWH is in the Bible, and is known asthe Tetragammaton . Since early Hebrew did not have the vowels and vowel indicators of modern Hebrew, biblical scholars can not know what the full spelling or pronunciation was, but the evidence does point to 'Yahweh'. The Hebrew language has evolved in another way, and W ('WAW') has long since become V ('VAV'), so the Tetragammaton would now be spelt YHVH.There is also uncertainty as to what Yahweh meant, but a likely meaning is 'He blows', consistent with the consonants used and with Yahweh's early role as the Hebrew storm God. Another, more mundane meaning proposed is 'I am'. YHWH was mainly used in the Book of Genesis as the name for God by a contributing source now known as the Yahwist.

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Where is Yahweh used in the bible?

The name of God of which you asked (which, incidentally, isn't pronounced that way), is used close to seven thousand times throughout the Hebrew Bible, starting with Genesis 2:4.


Is Yahweh the name of the Father?

Yahweh is one of the names used for God in the Hebrew Bible, often understood as the name of the Father in Christian theology. It is seen as a personal name for the God of Israel, emphasizing His presence and self-revelation.


Which religious group uses the word Yahweh in their service?

Yaweh (various spellings) is the Jewish name for God.


In what book of the Bible does Yahweh appear?

Yahweh ('YHWH', as early Hebrew did not have vowels or vowel indicators) was the name used in the Book of Genesis, by the 'J' Source or Yahwist, for the God of Judah. The Elohist ('E' Source), another contributor to what would become the Book of Genesis, and an approximate contemporary from the northern kingdom, Israel, used the name Elohim for God.Although God appears in all books of the Bible, other than Esther, it is principally in Genesis that we find him referred to as Yahweh.


What was Johann Gutenberg's quote?

Johann Gutenberg's famous quote was about how his invention, the printing press, would be used to spread the gospel. As a demonstration, the first book he printed with it was a Latin Bible. Gutenberg is regarded as 'the Steve Jobs of his day' by some.


What year was first Bible used in a church?

Our small group wondered who compiled the first Bible and when was the first time it was used in a church?


Is Yahweh mention in the Bible?

Yes. Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary adds: "The divine name Yahweh is usually translated Lord in English versions of the Bible, because it became a practice in late Old Testament Judaism not to pronounce the sacred name YHWH, but to say instead 'my Lord' (Adonai)-a practice still used today in the synagogue. When the vowels of Adonai were attached to the consonants YHWH in the medieval period, the word Jehovah resulted. Today, many Christians use the word Yahweh, the more original pronunciation, not hesitating to name the divine name."


Where in the Bible the word ghetto first used?

That word is not in the Bible.


Does the Bible say God is a male?

Effectively, yes. And indeed to the ancient Hebrews, God was male, but no biblical author saw the need to explain this to the readers.One of the Hebrew names used in the Bible for God was 'Elohim, which is the masculine plural form, and is different to the Hebrew word for goddess.Another early Hebrew name for God was Yahweh (spelt YHWH, or in modern Hebrew YHVH). We now know that Yahweh was considered male, because of a number of inscriptions that have been found, referring to Yahweh and his consort, the goddess Asherah.


How do Hebrews view the God Yahweh?

Yahweh is a Christian word that has never been used by Jews. As such, the word Yahweh plays no role in Judaism nor is any thought given to it.


Is the word Yahweh in the Bible?

A:The Hebrew word YHWH is in the Bible, and is known asthe Tetragammaton . Since early Hebrew did not have the vowels and vowel indicators of modern Hebrew, biblical scholars can not know what the full spelling or pronunciation was, but the evidence does point to 'Yahweh'. The Hebrew language has evolved in another way, and W ('WAW') has long since become V ('VAV'), so the Tetragammaton would now be spelt YHVH.There is also uncertainty as to what Yahweh meant, but a likely meaning is 'He blows', consistent with the consonants used and with Yahweh's early role as the Hebrew storm God. Another, more mundane meaning proposed is 'I am'. YHWH was mainly used in the Book of Genesis as the name for God by a contributing source now known as the Yahwist.


Is Yahweh the brother of Zeus?

Yahweh is a name for God, the creator of the heavens and the earth, who is also our father.Yahweh is commonly used in Jewish texts.Zeus (in accordance with Greek mythology) is a Greek god who rules mount Olympus, his brothers are Hades and Poseidon. So, no; Yahweh is not the brother of Zeus.Have a look at more information I provided about about Zeus and Yahweh here:Is_Zeus_yahwehAlso have more information about Yahweh here:http://www.answers.com/yahweh