According to
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08329a.htm
"the word Jehovah dates
only from the year 1520 (cf. Hastings, "Dictionary of the Bible", II,
1899, p. 199: Gesenius-Buhl, "Handwörterbuch", 13th ed., 1899, p.
311). Drusius (loc. cit., 344) represents Peter Galatinus as the
inventor of the word Jehovah, and Fagius as it propagator in the
world of scholars and commentators. But the writers of the sixteenth
century, Catholic and Protestant (e.g. Cajetan and Théodore de Bèze),
are perfectly familiar with the word. Galatinus himself ("Areana
cathol. veritatis", I, Bari, 1516, a, p. 77) represents the form as
known and received in his time. Besides, Drusius (loc. cit., 351)
discovered it in Porchetus, a theologian of the fourteenth century.
Finally, the word is found even in the "Pugio fidei" of Raymund
Martin, a work written about 1270 (ed. Paris, 1651, pt. III, dist.
ii, cap. iii, p. 448, and Note, p. 745). Probably the introduction of
the name Jehovah antedates even R. Martin."
The word seems to come via the German monasteries where YHWH was
written JHVH (J is Y in German and W becomes V). Because of the ban
from Leviticus 24:16: "And he that blasphemeth the name of the Lord,
dying let him die" - there was a ban in Biblical Times from
pronouncing the tetragrammaton, and the word Adonai, (=Lord) was read
whenever YHWH was in the text. In the late Middle Agecs the vowels
of AdOnAi were added (in Germany( to the Tetragrammaton JHVH to make
JaHoVaH = Jahovah, later Anglicised to Jehovah.
As an Elohim (composite male and female) God of YH (Yah, Yahu, Yaa,
Yaw or Yahw) and the Goddess HWH - we get the composite name Yahweh
(YH'HWH or YHWH).
Posts by Dansk
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11WHY NOT JAHVES or YAHWEHS WITNESSES?
by Deleted ini used to find the overuse of gods name at the kingdom hall irritating.
in particular, one brother must have used "jehovah" twenty-plus times whenever he said the opening or closing prayer to any meeting.. why did this bother me?
two reasons: it is absolutely not the right way of saying gods name.
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Theocratically Appointed "servants"
by zev inwell i got me a copy of the new wt 2001 cd rom, and started looking at it and learning how to use it.. this was the very first thing i stumbled across, which was a thing that always bothered me.
those of you who saw me and watched my phases as i left will remember that this topic was a major issue for me.. .
here is the article, in part:.
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Correct me if I’m wrong, but I gather you are all insinuating that those
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Did you hear............?
by Dansk in.
did you hear the one about the blind skunk?.
it fell in love with a fart!
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Dansk
Did you hear the one about the blind skunk?
It fell in love with a fart!
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What's the difference............?
by Dansk in.
what's the difference between a computer and a woman?.
a computer doesn't complain about a three and a half inch floppy!
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Dansk
What's the difference between a computer and a woman?
A computer doesn't complain about a three and a half inch floppy!
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I like the German Shepherd with the Big Cat kittens the best! Great picture and conjures up thoughts of the dog being older and the kitties full-grown. Some playmates!!!!!
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Maybe they are starting to get it!!
by Mulan inmy jw friend told me there was a part on the service meeting last night, about calling on inactive ones.
we knew that was in the km.
she said the po gave it as a talk, and said there were 15 inactive ones in their territory (we are 2 of them), and that elders had been assigned to call on all of them to encourage them.. but..................he said all those in the congregation can and should call on inactive ones regularly, and truly encourage them.
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Hi Mulan,
Says it all doesn't it. The congregation has to be TOLD to call on inactive ones. The loving concern for those who have "faded" away is so touching I almost burst into tears (ok, so I'm a liar - I've had 15 years practice!).
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SERENA ALERT
by BONEZZ indid anyone (guys) catch the sports illustrated swimsuit edition?
zowie!
serena looking very fine and...er...spiritual in her white bikini.
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EXCUSE ME! DO YOU GUYS READ BRAILLE OR WHAT?
SERENA WILLIAMS????????????
YUK!!!!!!
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The Good Wife Guide
by ThiChi inwith all these "my marriage is going to hell in a hand basket" topics, i thought i would provide information that you wont find in the family book, or the watchtower.. all you 21st century wives, please read!
the good wife guide
have dinner ready.
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Yep! Says it all for Me!
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THE BOX
by Dansk inpersonally, i like to stretch my legs and walk around the town rather than drive.
if i want to go into the city i'll take the car rather than the bus or train.
unfortunately, this particular day my car wasn't available and so i had to take the bus.. on paying my fare and walking along the aisle it was obvious the bus was crammed pack with people, but i still managed to spot the only vacant seat.
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Sorry, guess it must be an English only humour!
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Radio Program on JWs and False Prophecies on this Saturday at 11AM CST
by jschwehm inhi gang:.
i will be interviewed on a radio station in st. louis, mo about the jws and the end times.
if you guys want to listen to the program on-line, you can at www.kfuo.org.
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Feel free to use my experience in 'TORN APART'. I guess it highlights what many of us have experienced - and more! The organisation's false prophecies have brought nothing but anguish and pain for countless thousands - perhaps millions. How do they manage to get charity status with a record like that?!
Do you remember the book or pamphlet Millions now living will never die? They're probably ALL DEAD!
And what about the Watchtower front page of May 15, 1984, which states: 1914 - The Generation That Will Not Pass Away.
Try and get a hold of that issue. Look at the people in the picture. Bet your life most, if not all, of them are dead, too.
Have great day, we're right behind you. If you can, get a transcript and publish it here.