If the english version of Jehovah is not correct and the WTBS insist on using it based on their research is it right to say that this is the GOD of Jehovahs Witnesses?
Is this a correct assumption?
Is the name Jehovah the GOD of the WTBS?
by architect 3 Replies latest watchtower bible
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under_believer
Well, no. I wouldn't say that. It's true that it's not likely the original Hebrew pronunciation, nor even an anglicized version of the original Hebrew pronunciation. The pronunciation "Jehovah" is based on a combination of the Tetragrammaton and a misunderstanding of bible copyist instructions.
However the name isn't a god to them so much as it is an icon or an idol. I would definitely consider their use of it to be idolatry, but the God the Witnesses worship, for all intents and purposes, is their organization, the Watch Tower Society. -
greendawn
The more important point is that using that name betrays a regressive attitude since it refers us back to the old testament and the concept of God as a Lord rather than a Father as is the case in the NT. I could never understand why the JWs can't see that Jesus is the central figure in the new set up and not jehovah.
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Ade
Jehovah - There is no conclusive evidence that this is the correct way to say Gods name, but much evidence to prove contrary to it, YahWeh would be a better assumption - however the JW's will say Jehovah is an accepted form of Gods name ( acceptable to whom ?? ), however note that Jesus said we should pray this way " Our father ... " if use of a name was important Jesus would most definatley would have said so
They idolize the faithful and discrete slave class above all else, they therefore anull the scripture that there is but one mediator between men and God - Our Lord Jesus Christ ( the FDS have replaced Jesus role ), they indeed beleive their FDS are infallible ( even though they cant admit this ) and the FDS cant admit they make errors in doctrine etc, therefore when the "light shines brighter until the day is firmly established" it is the brothers and sisters errors that come to light.
To hold a group of people in such high esteem is basically worship or as the WTBTS like to put it "doing obeisance", anyone worshipped is an idol, any idol worship is against God.
So lets all go figure
All the very best
Ade