From websters new world hebrew dictionary, macmillan 1992, p65. In my experience, many christians do not know and are shocked to hear that the bible is translated from hebrew. Do these represent different gods, different names for the same god, or the names of some beings which are gods and some which arent. The sons of elohim in genesis chapter six can only represent the line of seth, yahwehs chosen possession. The or an angel of the lord is an entity appearing repeatedly in the tanakh old testament. The word elohim plural form of the singular eloah literally means mighty ones, therefore this phrase means yahweh of the mighty ones, where yahweh belongs to, or is part of, the mighty ones. In genesis chapter 1 god is exclusively referred to by the name elohim. In this volume, i have attempted to reveal the mysteries of yahweh, the mystery of iniquity, and the mark of the beast. Elohim, the archetype original pattern of the universe 1 introduction. Based on, the true name of the creator, yhwh also spelled as yahweh is referred to as the i am that i am. I fully realize that in reading this material, the reader may become somewhat startled as to the real truth of the matter, but try to understand this, that yahweh has revealed these mysteries to me, and having done so, it is my personal responsibility to reveal. The hebrew text of the old testament has the tetragrammaton almost seven thousand times.
Elohim was the name for jupiter from the babylonians and canaanites. The reason lord small capitials was used is because the jews had such a great reverence for the name of god that they would not even use it, and instead simply called him ha shem the name. The second creation story always refers to god as yahweh, or yahweh elohim. This source is supposed to be identifiable because it uses the divine name elohim without yahweh. To provide access to the good news of salvation online. These two great holy books do not at all intersect on these pivotal matters. Like most words in english, elohim can mean several things. If elohim refers to multiple gods, then yhwh elohim really means lord of. The eternity of god is amply affirmed in the five books of the law.
The phrase lord god is also written in hebrew as two words. These different words and spelling variations were used by the king james translators to designate the various hebrew words for god. Put another away, yahweh is an elohim, but no other elohim are yahweh he is not a species equal. We find in the first two chapters of genesis, two different names for god elohim and yahweh.
According to gen 2, yahweh is one of these gods, one of the elohim since the bible here calls him yahweh elohim in the hebrew text, and not simply yahweh. Jul 15, 2006 god is known by several names in the currently accepted books of the old testament. In the eight year period since the first edition of this book, god, the archetype original pattern of the universe was published in october, 1961, there have been many momentous, prophecyfulfilling events and happenings to come to pass. A plural of majesty, the term elohimthough sometimes used for other deities, such as the moabite god chemosh, the sidonian goddess astarte, and also for other majestic beings such as angels, kings, judges the old testament s. The most controversial, explosive, and important book yet from th. When god is mentioned in the old testament, his various names carry great significance and reveal different aspects of his divine character.
The book of yahweh, the holy scriptures, tenth edition, ebook. Although i was raised roman catholic, i am not religious, and i think it is. Yahweh thus is upheld as the one who has life in himself, and one who most fundamentally is. The book of yahweh, the holy scriptures the house of yahweh. This is not to say that an elohim could not interact with the human world. Yahweh was the new name given by moses under the tribe of the. The three primary hebrew words for god are elohim, jehovah yahweh, and adonai.
In genesis 31 jacob wrestles with, what is called, a messenger 1 of elohim. Lord is a false title that bible translators substituted for yahweh. Nestle is authority for the statement that yahweh occurs about six thousand times in the old testament, while all the common names. Elohim is actually a plural noun indicated by the im as in cherubim and seraphim. The bible never calls the name of the one true god as. Yhwh is a name without vowels, always has been always will be. For this reason, modern english translations often obscure the hebrew texts references to plural elohim. Christians believe god to be both transcendent wholly independent of, and removed from, the material universe and immanent involved in the world. The book of yahweh foretells the time period of the increase in knowledge that was only fulfilled starting in 1934 and shows that generation, in which we now live, to be the last generation when the bombs are used. So you know today, and you recall it to your heart that yahweh, he is the only elohim in the heavens above and on the earth beneath.
The koran never calls the name of the one true god as. Some regard the elohim as creator gods, who themselves created in their turn created other entities human beings, animals and. This is a general hebrew name for deity that designates god as our creator and the object of all true worship. The song of moses is making a comparison between yahweh and the other elim, and recognizing that yahweh is more glorious and holy than the other elim.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device. Several instances of this word are plural, which may seem to indicate polytheism. Elohim, the archetype original pattern of the universe 1. However, when referring to the jewish god, elohim is usually understood to be grammatically singular i. The ethiopic church even added the book of enoch to its official canon. The book of yahweh, the holy scriptures, tenth edition, ebook version book. A peaceful solution to building the next temple in yerusalem. This book will force you to consider the truth of the three powers teaching. Yahweh translated as lord and elohim translated as god are one and the same. He was speciesunique among all residents of the spiritual world. So far as i know, yahweh and elohim are interpreted in jewish thinking to be different names for the same god. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. To restore the name that is consistently spoken in triads holy holy holy etc.
First, yhwh is a proper noun, the personal name of israels deity. Jehovah occurs more frequently than any other divine name. In the source known as e in which god is called elohim, mosess. The book of yahweh has added yahweh in so many instances it likely exceeds ten thousand occurrences. God is known by several names in the currently accepted books of the old testament. I further assume, that you, like millions of other human beings in every walk of life throughout the world, truly want to know yahweh our elohim as he really is and as he actually exists. Yahweh is used wherever the bible stresses gods personal relationship with his people and the ethical aspect of his nature. Many are learning the creators name, and are using yahweh, or something similar when referring to the god of israel. The house of yahweh hoy is a religious group based in eula, texas or nearby clyde, texas sources are conflicting. The word eloah is a singular or dual form of elohim and appears more than seventy times in the old testament, primarily in poetic passages where elohim is generally used in narrative passages. Later editorial redaction demonstrates that an attempt was made to reconcile the variant traditions.
Deuteronomy chapter seven should make it obvious why yahweh was displeased with the sons of elohim for marrying the daughters of men. Nov 28, 2017 yahweh elohim is one true news the house of yisrael atlanta. Aug 20, 2011 these different words and spelling variations were used by the king james translators to designate the various hebrew words for god. Reza aslan is an acclaimed writer and scholar of religions whose books include. This and many other books became discredited after the council of laodicea. It was widely known and read the first three centuries after yahshua messiah. He specializes in hebrew language and is author of the book beginning biblical. The book of yahweh is not a watered down version of yahwehs prophets inspired writings.
In the book of yahweh, it is so refreshing to read factual information that has not been altered. The first words of the old testament are breshit bara elohim in the. Yahweh elohim is one true news the house of yisrael atlanta. Sep 21, 2010 first, yhwh is a proper noun, the personal name of israels deity. Yahweh is the only elohim concordant publishing concern. The holy name bible was the first english bible to restore the true original names of yahweh elohim yahshua back into the bible. Book of the wars of yahweh biblical literature britannica. The three names which appear most often in the older books are elohim, yahweh, and yhvh. God in christianity is represented by the trinity of three hypostases or persons described as. The six point star of david spelled and symbolize haile selassie i. When the hebrew bible uses elohim not in reference to god, it is plural for example, exodus 20. Some are confused by this, and wonder whether elohim and yahweh. What are the similarities between elohim and yahweh.
Abraham called upon the name of the lord, the eternal god gen. They read the book of elohims teachings clearly and explained the meaning so. Elohim as gods in the old testament the hebrew word elohim lies behind the word god in the ot. The meaning of gods names, especially yhwh, is central to jewish theology. I always thought elohim and yahweh were just two different names for the same god, but according to the bible they are two entirely different gods. The arrangements of the jewish and christian canons differ considerably. Its founder and cult leader is yisrayl hawkins formerly buffalo bill hawkins, boasts over 50 years of biblical study and research. A closely related term is angel of god malakh elohim, mentioned 12 times 2. When the lord god made the earth and the heavens, no shrub of the field had. Jehovah yahweh encyclopedia volume catholic encyclopedia. And elohim said further to mosheh, thus you are to say to the children of yisrael. Elohim, on the other hand, is a generic term for god or gods that only subsequently became a proper name.
Others relate both elohim and eloah a god to alah to terrify or alih to be perplexed, afraid. Why do genesis chapter 1 and chapter 2 use two different. In the catholic encyclopedia 1907 hugh pope writes. Yahweh god elohim commanded the man, saying, of every tree of the garden you may freely eat genesis 9. God in christianity is the eternal being who created and preserves all things.
The protestant and roman catholic arrangements more nearly match. The sum total of these written volumes, expresses my true revealed understanding of yahweh elohim and the creation as it is recorded in the holy bible, and in reference to yahshua the messiah, the true son of yahweh, and satan, or the antimessiah, the true son of perdition. Yahweh is spoken word that comes from the four letters. Are there differences in their behaviour and capabilities. The name of god most often used in the hebrew bible is the tetragrammaton yhwh. In hebrew, the ending im normally indicates a masculine plural. Yahuwah elohim of your fathers, the elohim of abraham, the elohim of yitshaq, and the elohim of yaacob, has sent me to you. Jan 29, 2017 there is no difference between yahweh and elohim. The old testament writers understood that yahweh was an elohim but no other elohim was yahweh.
Yahweh elohim of your ancestors, the elohim of abraham, isaac, and jacob, has sent me to you. The same position is still held in the 1992 catechism of the catholic church. Finally some truth about the creators name dating back to about 3000 years on moabite stone, 840bce. According to the interlinear bible the god here is yahweh. Yahweh is the english transliteration of the four hebrew characters called the tetragrammaton. This is because the hebrews know that there is only one yahweh. The bible makes it clear that divine beings can and did assume physical human form, and even corporeal. Some regard the elohim as creator gods, who themselves created in their turn created other entities human beings, animals and plants, like yahweh did. The side notes and the explanations teaches you more to understand the written down works of the laws and the prophets. What are the differences between elohim, yahweh, and yhvh. In the first book of samuel, david uses the name yhwh tzavaot and immediately glosses it as. The name that must not be said out loud the compass.
He also explores the character of yahweh, who bloom argues has more in common with. When referring to yahweh, elohim very often is accompanied by the article ha, to mean, in combination, the god. Even so, as one prominent jesuit scholar of the old testament put it. Second, elohim is a common noun, used to refer to deity.