What is the most accepted way to pronounce YHWH?
Q: What is the most accepted way to pronounce YHWH?
A: Most academics agree that "Yahweh" is the most accepted way to say it.
Q: How do religious Jews typically refer to God's name today?
A: Traditionally, religious Jews today do not often say this name aloud. This is because it is believed to be too holy to be spoken. However, they often use substitutes when referring to the name of their God, such as HaShem ("The Name") or Shem HaMeforash (“the indescribable Name”).
Q: How many times does Yahweh appear in Judeo/Christian Scriptures?
A: Yahweh appears almost 7,000 times in Judeo/Christian Scriptures with the general name "Elohim" a distant second at 2,500 times.
Q: What does Yahshua mean?
A: Yahshua means "Yahweh(Yah) Saves(shua).
Q: What are some English language Bible translations that use “Yahweh” for God's name?
A: The Jerusalem Bible and Holman Christian Study Bible use "Yahweh" when there is a reference to his name; God's Word Translation uses all of the Hebrew transliterations for the name of God.
Q: Is Jehovah used only by Jehovah's Witnesses?
A: No, Jehovah is used by several regions besides Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Q: Does Catholic liturgy use YAHWEH or YHWH for God's name?
A: In 2008, the Holy See reiterated a directive that the full name YAHWEH should not be used in Catholic liturgy out of respect for the Jews who never pronounce the full word and YHWH was to be used instead.
