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Scriptural Definition of the word "Name"
This will prove beyond the shadow of a doubt that the
word "Name" not only means "character and reputation" but
also a literal written and spoken name. This is the
definition of the Hebrew word "shem" which is translated as
"name" all throughout scripture Strong's # 8034 Shem; a
primitive word [perhaps rather from 7760 through the idea of
definite and conspicuous position; compare 8064]; an
appellation, AS A MARK or
memorial of individuality; by implication
honor, authority, character: - + base, [in-] fame[-ous],
name[-d], renown, report. As
you can see from the above definition, Yahweh's name not
only represents His character but the Name Yahweh is also
HIS MARK! What is a mark but something that is written? The
Name YAHWEH also is His memorial of individuality.
This definition goes hand in hand with scripture:
Exodus 3:15-AV And
Elohim said moreover to Moses, Thus shalt thou say to the
children of Israel, YAHWEH Elohim of your fathers, the
Elohim of Abraham, the Elohim of Isaac, and the Elohim of
Jacob, hath sent me to you: this [is] my name for
ever, and this [is] my memorial to all
generations. Man has
set up many memorials for himself such as "The Unknown
Soldier" or "The Wall" for instance. Can you imagine the
punishment one would recieve if someone had gone up and
destroyed one of these memorials? Now if we wouldn't
desecrate one of man's memorials, then why would anyone want
to desecrate Yahweh's Memorial - His Name!? We do not
have the right to change His name to whatever we want to
call Him.
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