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God's Name

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God's Name

Many Jews will not write the word 'God'; instead, they will write 'G-d'. When written in Hebrew, the word God must not be pronounced and any texts containing the name God must be treated with the utmost respect.

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  • When written in Hebrew, Jews do not even read the name of God as its written.
  • This 4 letter name, often written as either YHVH or YHWH in English, is the holiest of names and must not be pronounced.
  • Jews substitute the word 'Adonai' ('Lord') into their worship and prayers.
  • In regular conversation, the word 'Hashem' (‘the name’) is used.
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Texts

  • Any texts that contain the name of God must be treated with respect.
  • When the texts wear out, they are not thrown away. Instead, they are buried in a Jewish cemetery with other worn out texts.

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