So can anybody explain why Jesus didnt use YHWH in the lords prayer? Would there have been any good reason not to? I've noticed that Jehovah is used like every 2 seconds in prayer at the KH but Jesus didnt use it not once in the model prayer. Im talking specifically about prayer. Not preaching or anything else, just prayer. I have asked a few active witnesses about this but so far I havent gotten any answers...
The Model Prayer...
by thraxer68 1 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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StAnn
If it weren't the middle of the night where I am (Ohio), I would research it for you but I know that the Jews did not use the proper name of God [YHWH]. It was forbidden. Jesus was a Jew, teaching Jews how to pray. He might say Adonai but would never have said YHWH.
Now, as to why the Jews felt God's name was too holy to be spoken out loud, I don't remember. That's something you can research. I have to go to bed.
Good night,
HTH,
StAnn