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The english-language word "God" probably derives from an old root word meaning "The one we call upon."
If that's so (as is believed by the majority of liguists) In a sense, when we say "god" it's a sort of placeholder word - a description of that being, as opposed to the being's personal name, and the placeholder means, basically "the one we pray to" or "The one that is prayed to," or "The one that we ask for stuff."
Peoples, throughout history, have often been defined in terms of "who it is that they pray to." Hebrews, in a sense, are often defined by being "the people that pray to the God of the Hebrews."
Christian are sometimes defined as "people who worship Christ." (I personally tend to prefer the ones who try to follow the example of Christ, as they see it, with less focus on the praying.)
But basically, the word "God" means "The one that is prayed to."
People are probably more likely to capitalize the G when it's _their_ god, and to not do so when they're talking about gods they don't believe in, worship, or pray to.
Zeus is a god, because Zeus is prayed to by some people (yes, even today). YHVH, Jehovah, "I Am that I am" and Jesus can be called god, or gods, in the sense of "People pray to them."
In short, "God" isn't a name - it's a title. It's a description.
God is called God because the name "god" means supreme, very powerful, and God is that.
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∙ 9y ago
People refer to God using different names due to cultural, linguistic, and religious differences. Different religions and traditions have their own specific names for God based on their beliefs and teachings. Additionally, individuals may choose to use different names for God based on personal experiences and relationships with the divine.
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∙ 15y agoGod has many manifestations and has appeared to different people in different time periods. People use the name that is associated with a particular appearance of God.
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Who was the Jewish people's first god?
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What does the Nigerian word gbenga mean?
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How do kisii call their god?
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What does the name aarani mean?
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Different names of god in freemasonry?
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Why don't Baptists call God Jehovah?
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How long did it take Allah to create what he created?
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Who is the greatest god of India?
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What did the prefix Jeho refer to in all of those Kings names?
Jeho is the first half of the name of God (Jehovah).
