January 8, 2009

• The Name

  HaShem means “the name”.

  “HaShem” – It is the way that some (many Jews and some Christian’s) refer to G-d when not in a Prayer or Bible Reading or Bible context.

  The first use, of HaShem, is in:

  Bereshit (Genesis) 2:4 This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created. When HaShem God made the earth and the heavens–

  HaShem means “self existent” or “eternal”, according to Strong’s (3068).

  Shemot (Exodus) 20:7 “You shall not misuse the name of HaShem your God, for HaShem will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.

  Devarim (Deuteronomy) 5:11 “You shall not misuse the name of HaShem your God, for HaShem will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.

  In the NIV, KJV, and the Jerusalem Bibles they use “L-RD” instead of HaShem. The NASB uses “L-rd” instead of HaShem.

  Tehillim (Psalms) 9:9-10 HaShem is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, HaShem, have never forsaken those who seek you.

  G-d’s name is associated with His glory, holiness and power. To call on His name is to call on His presence.

  When we pray to HaShem, we are praying to the G-d who dwells in our midst, hearing and answering our prayers.

  Yeshayah (Isaiah) 43:1-3 But now, this is what HaShem says–he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am HaShem, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your stead.

  Shalom

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