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The reason for the names of God that we use is because these are the names of God in the Torah.
How we refer to God:- יהוה - the Eternal (see below)
- Adonai - the Lord
- Elohim - God
- Shaddai - the Almighty
- El - a name indicating the power of God
- Tzevaot - Lord of hosts
- Yah (or Jah) - this is a lesser form of God's name יהוה
Over the course of the exile, the exact pronunciation of יהוה has been lost. (The usual transliterations, Jehovah or Yahweh, are inaccurate renditions based on a misunderstanding of the the way it is printed in such vocalized texts as Hebrew prayerbooks and printed Tanakhs.)
The name יהוה is not pronounceable for us, due to to a religious prohibition for Jews (Mishna, Sanhedrin ch.11), and also to the fact that the way in which it would be pronounced is today not known. While the Temple in Jerusalem still stood, only the Kohen Gadol would pronounce this name of God and only one day a year. The remainder of the time, less explicit names of God, including Adonai or Elohim, were used; and that is what we do today also, in prayers, blessings and Torah-reading. In daily conversation in English, we use English words (God, or the idiomatic "Hashem," which refers to God but is not an actual name).
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The Israelites referred to God as Yahweh, which was a sacred name that signified the personal nature of their relationship with God. This name was considered holy and was not to be used lightly or in vain.
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∙ 6y agoWhy: The reason for the names of God that we use is because these are the names of God in the Torah.
How we refer to God:
- יהוה - the Eternal (see below)
- Adonai - the Lord
- Elohim - God
- Shaddai - the Almighty
- El - a name indicating the power of God
- Tzevaot - Lord of hosts
- Yah (or Jah) - this is a lesser form of God's name יהוה
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What are three other names for God's Chosen people in the old testament?
Israelites Hebrews Children of God
What was the name given to the solemn agreement between god and the israelites?
The solemn agreement between God and the Israelites is known as the "Covenant" or the "Covenant of Moses." It outlined the terms of their relationship, including God's promises to the Israelites and their responsibilities in return.
Who was a poor speaker though whom God sent plagues to Egypt and rescued his people?
Moses was a poor speaker whom God chose to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. God sent plagues on Egypt through Moses to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites. Through God's guidance, Moses led the Israelites to freedom from slavery in Egypt.
What did god establish with the Israelites to show that he was their God and they would be his people?
God established a covenant with the Israelites, known as the Mosaic Covenant, which included the Ten Commandments and other laws. This covenant served as a set of guidelines for the Israelites to follow in order to maintain their relationship with God and be distinct among the nations as his chosen people.
Men and women sent by god to defend the israelites?
In the Bible, men like Moses, Joshua, and David were sent by God to defend the Israelites. Women like Deborah and Esther also played important roles in defending the Israelites through their leadership and bravery. These figures are considered great heroes in the history of the Israelites.
Do the promises of God refer to the people of Israel or the Jewish people?
The answer is: the ancient Israelites, who are the ancestors of the Jewish people.
Was it god that save the Israelites or not?
Yes it was only God that saved the Israelites in the forty years of wandering.
Who's hand did the Israelites see?
The Israelites saw God's hand.
Why did the Israelites consider God as their Rock of Salvation?
The Israelites considered God as the Rock of their salvation (and still do). This is because "the Rock" (of strength) is one the names (or descriptions) of God, which God Himself stated (Deuteronomy 32:18 and elsewhere), and God also calls Himself the Savior of the Israelites (Isaiah 49:26 and elsewhere). Putting the two titles together, we get the Rock of the Israelites' Salvation.
If God freed the Israaelites from Egypt why then the Israelites still not believe in God and was therefore punished to wander for forty years in the desert?
The Israelites are repeatedly referred to as a 'stiffnecked people.' This does not refer to a medical condition requiring treatment, but rather to their unwillingness to bend to God's will and their recalcitrant stubbornness and pride. Personally I find this amazing when one considers all the 'signs and wonders' which God did for them, even down to their shoes not wearing out.
How were the Israelites to love God?
The Israelites were to love God by following his statutes in every single thing that they did. Sadly, not all of them were able to live up to the standard of God.
What did the commandments mean to the israelites?
chrisains no god you ned to no god god bless you
Who were the Israelites of the Bible and when were they saved?
The israelites were a Jewish race, of people, they were chosenby god at the time of Moses andas his very own chosen people and were saved .
What are three other names for God's Chosen people in the old testament?
Israelites Hebrews Children of God
When the Israelites cried to God what did He do?
He sent them manna.
Why was the religion of the israelites unique for egypt?
Because the Israelites were the only ones who believed in One God.
How did Moses respond to God about freeing the Israelites?
Moses killed the Egyptian, so he had to wait for forty years until it was God's time to free the Israelites.
