Purpose

The purpose of these lessons is to bring the student to an awareness of the restored Sacred Names, so that their relationship can grow deeper. We will scripturally investigate the restored names, why they were hidden, and how we have been deceived.

YHWH

1. DECLARATION - Who Is He - I AM

Isaiah 42:8
I am the LORD, that is My name; and My glory I will not give to another, Nor My praise to graven images. NKJV

In this prophesy of Isaiah, we see that the Father makes His own declaration of His Name. To understand the deeper meaning, let’s examine this Scripture in the Interlinear Scriptures so that we can understand the Hebrew words.

Isaiah 42:8

8 ‘Aniy 589 I	added text 9999 am	Yahweh 3068 the LORD:	huw’ 1931 that	added text 9999 is
shªmiy 8034 my name:	Uwkbowdiy 3519 and my glory	lª’acheer 312 to another,	lo’- 3808 not
‘eteen 5414 will I give	uwtªhilaatiy 8416 neither my praise	lapªciyliym 6456 to graven images.

(Interlinear Transliterated Bible. Copyright (c) 1994 by Biblesoft)

Definition of Terms

Yehovah (yeh-ho-vaw’); from OT:1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jewish national name of God: Strong’s OT:3068

KJV - the Lord. Compare OT:3050, OT:3069.

II.Yahh (yaw) – contraction for OT:3068, and meaning the same; Yah, the sacred name: Strong’s # OT:3050

KJV - Yah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in “-iah,” “-jah.”

Yehovih (yeh-ho-vee’); a variation of OT:3068 [used after OT:136, and pronounced by Jews as OT:430, Strong’s #OT 3069 in order to prevent the repetition of the same sound, since they elsewhere pronounce OT:3068 as OT:136]:

KJV - God.

shem (shame); a primitive word Strong’s # OT8034[perhaps rather from OT:7760 through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare OT:8064]; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character:

KJV - + base, [in-] fame [-ous], named (-d), renown, report.

(Biblesoft’s New Exhaustive Strong’s Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

This scripture, Isaiah 42:8, is directly linked to Exodus 3:14, where Moses addresses the Father during his burning bush experience.

Exodus 3:14

And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ “ NKJV

Exodus 3:14

Wayo’mer 559 And said	‘Elohiym 430 God	‘el- 413 unto	Mosheh 4872 Moses,	‘EHªYEH 1961 I AM
‘ªSHER 834 THAT	‘EHªYEH 1961 I AM:	Wayo’mer 559 and he said,	koh 3541 Thus
to’mar 559 shalt thou say	libneey 1121 unto the children of	Yisraa’eel 3478 Israel,
‘EHªYEH 1961 I AM	shªlaachaniy 7971 hath sent me	‘ªleeykem 413 unto you.

Definition of Terms

hayah (haw-yaw); a primitive root Strong’s # 1961[compare OT:1933]; to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary):

KJV - beacon, X altogether, be (-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, + follow, happen, X have, last, pertain, quit (oneself-), require, X use.

hava’ (haw-vaw’); or havah (haw-vaw’); a primitive root Strong’s # 1933 [compare OT:183, OT:1961] supposed to mean properly, to breathe; to be (in the sense of existence):

KJV - be, X have.

In both of these examples, the Father is revealing Himself through His name for the purpose of relationship. Through His Name the Father reveals His sovereignty, His power, and His authority.

Definition of Terms

Sovereignty: Hebrew word malak (maw-lak’) – Strong’s # OT 4427 – defined as to reign, to ascend the throne, royalty. (See also Strong’s #’s OT 4438 & 4437.)

KJV – king, kingdom, reign

Power: Hebrew word koach or kowach (ko’-akh). Strong’s #3581, defined as to be firm, vigor, unmovable.

KJV – strength, wealth, substance

Authority: Hebrew word taqaph (taw-kaf’) Strong’s #8630 defined as to overpower

KJV – prevail, authority.

Another trait of the Father that is revealed by His Name, Yahweh, is His eternal state, no beginning and no end. Not only is His omnificence in the definition of the name Yahweh, but it is also depicted in the re-telling of the creation story in Genesis 2:4

Genesis 2:4

4 ‘Eeleh 428 These	added text 9999 are	towlªdowt 8435 the generations of	hashaamayim 8064 the heavens
wªhaa’aarets 776 and of the earth when	bªhibaarª’aam 1254 they were created,
bªyowm 3117 in the day	`ªsowt 6213 made	added text 9999 that	Yahweh 3068 the LORD	‘Elohiym 430 God
‘erets 776 the earth	wªshaamaayim 8064 and the heavens,

NOTE: every time we read “the LORD” in the Scriptures it was translated from “Yahweh” (we will discuss this in more detail in future lessons). Therefore, according to Scripture, Yahweh existed before the earth and heavens were created. In other words, before anything was, Yahweh is.

III. PROCLAMATION – Covenant –We are

Yahweh not only reveals His own identity, but He also reveals our identity through His name as well. If we have gained salvation through the Messiah, then we are in covenant relationship with Yahweh. Through the Messiah, we have access to all that is Yahweh: His authority, His power — everything. In short, according to 2 Corinthians 5:20, we are Yahweh’s ambassador’s in this world. By definition, ambassadors are legal representatives with full legal authority in foreign lands by legal mandate. Yahweh’s legal mandate for us is His covenants which lead to the Blood Covenant — the atonement at Calvary. It is through these covenants that we become defined by Yahweh’s nature and become heirs to the PROMISE.

Hebrews 13:20-21

20 Ho 3588 the	dé 1161 Now	Theós 2316 God	teés 3588 of	eireénees 1515 peace,	ho 3588 that
anagagoón 321 brought again	ek 1537 from	added text 9999 the	nekroón 3498 dead	tón 3588 not translated
Poiména 4166 shepherd	toón 3588 of the	probátoon 4263 sheep,	tón 3588 that	mégan 3173 great
en 1722 through	added text 9999 the	haímati 129 blood	diatheékees 1242 covenant,
aiooníou 166 of the everlasting	tón 3588 not translated	Kúrion 2962 Lord	heemoón 2257 our	Ieesoún 2424 Jesus,
21 katartísai 2675 Make perfect	humás 5209 you	en 1722 in	pantí 3956 every	agathoó 18 good
Added text 9999 work	eis 1519 to	tó 3588 not translated	poieésai 4160 do	tó 3588 not translated
théleema 2307 will,	autoú 846 his	poioón 4160 working	en 1722 in	heemín 2254 you
tó 3588 that which	euáreston 2101 is wellpleasing	enoópion 1799 in sight,	autoú 846 his
diá 1223 through	Ieesoú 2424 Jesus	Christoú 5547 Christ;	hoó 3739 to whom	added text 9999 be	(click here for part 2)
hee 3588 not translated	dóxa 1391 glory	eis 1519 for	toús 3588 not translated	aioónas 165 not translated	added text 9999	toón 3588 and
ioónoon 165 ever.	Ameén 281 Amen.

In order for us to be Yahweh’s identity ambassadors in this world, we must be redefined so that we no longer represent ourselves, but rather the King. Through the atonement at Calvary, the Blood Covenant, this process is possible. Accepting the Messiah as our personal Savior is only the beginning of this process. We must make the decision to allow Yahweh to define Himself in us, making us a new creation as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. NKJV

Only by Yahweh defining Himself in us, do we fully become Abraham’s seed and heirs to the promise.

Galatians 3:28-29

²⁸ There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. ²⁹ And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. NKJV

Galatians 3:29

28 Ouk 3756 neither	éni 1762 There is	Ioudaíos 2453 Jew	oudé 3761 nor	Helleen 1672 Greek,
ouk 3756 neither	éni 1762 there is	doúlos 1401 bond	oudé 3761 nor	eleútheros 1658 free,
ouk 3756 neither	éni 1762 there is	ársen 730 male	kaí 2532 nor	theélu 2338 female:
pántes 3956 all	gár 1063 for	heís 5210 ye	humeís 1520 one	este 2075 are	en 1722 in
Christoó 5547 Christ	Ieesoú 2424 Jesus.
29 Ei 1487 if	dé 1161 And	humeís 5210 ye	added text 9999 be	Christoú 5547 Christ’s,	ára 686 then
toú 3588 not translated	Abraám 11 Abraham’s	spérma 4690 seed,	esté 2075 are ye	kat 2596 according
epangelían 1860 to the promise.	added text 9999 and	kleeronómoi 2818 heirs

Definition of Terms

Heir: root word kleronomos (klay-ron-om’-os) Strong’s NT:2818 from NT:2819 and the base of NT:3551 (in its original sense of partitioning, i.e. [reflexively] getting by apportionment); a sharer by lot, i.e. inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor:

KJV - heir.

Promise: Hebrew word epaggelia (ep-ang-el-ee’-ah) Strong’s NT:1860 from NT:1861; an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)

KJV - message, promise.

Seed: Hebrew word zara` (zaw-rah’); a primitive root Strong’s OT:2232 to sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify:

KJV - bear, conceive seed, set with sow (-er), yield.

As Abraham’s seed and heirs to the promise, we can proclaim “we are” in response to Yahweh’s declaration “I AM”. We see this in the Messiah’s words in John 17:6.

John 17:6

“I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours, You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. NKJV

John 17:6

6 Efanéroosá 5319 I have manifested	sou 4675 thy	tó 3588 not translated	ónoma 3686 name
toís 3588 unto the	anthroópois 444 men	hoús 3739 which	édookás 1325 thou gavest	moi 3427 me
ek 1537 out of	toú 3588 the	kósmou 2889 world:	Soí 4671 thine	eésan 2258 they were,	kamoí 2504 me;
autoús 846 them	édookas 1325 thou gavest	kaí 2532 and	tón 3588 not translated	lógon 3056 word.	sou 4675 thy
teteéreekan 5083 they have kept

Definition of Terms

onoma (on’-om-ah); from a presumed derivative of the base of NT:1097 (compare NT:3685); Strong’s #NT3686 a “name” (literally or figuratively) [authority, character]:

KJV - called, (+sur-) name (-d).

ginosko (ghin-oce’-ko); a prolonged form of a primary verb; to “know” (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications Strong’s #NT1097 (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed):

KJV - allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know (-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.

IV. SITUATION – Lord

In the New King James Version Old Testament scriptures, the word “Lord” appears over 5,000 times. If we study these same scriptures in Hebrew, something amazing begins to happen. In almost every case, every time we see Lord, it has been translated either from Yahweh or Adonai.

The question then arises, if we are using Lord to refer to our heavenly Father, instead of His Name, then what does Lord mean? The answer will reveal the fullness of Jeremiah 23:27.

According to Webster’s Dictionary, the word Lord is not a name but a title. This title is attributed to English noble men who own property. It is a title that denotes power, authority and wealth. It is also used to describe people of substance. In addition, according to New Unger’s Bible Dictionary, the title lord is used to describe the prefix ba’al. Such is the case in Exodus 14:2 where we find baal-Zephon, which translated is “lord of the North”. Subsequently, the title lord is also attributed to baal, a pagan deity found throughout scripture by many names. The names baal, bel and belu all described the same pagan deity as the supreme god. The particular spelling of baal depended on geographical location. For example, baal Strong’s #s OT 1167 and 1168 describe the Supreme Phoenician pagan deity. Likewise, bel Strong’s # OT 1078 is a contraction of the root word OT 1168 and describes the Supreme Babylonian pagan god. The pagan worship of this idol was common among the Canaanites, and therefore infected the Hebrew people and compromised their relationship with Yahweh. Evidence of this is seen throughout the Old Testament, but it can clearly be seen as the main reason the 10 tribes of the Northern Kingdom, Israel, were exiled by the Assyrians and are still scattered to this day.

In short, the word lord is not a name, but rather a title. It is a title used to describe a broad group of manmade statuses, idols and pagan deities.

V. CLOSING COMMENTS

Yahweh created us in His image to have relationship with Him. Through this relationship we are to be His ambassadors in this world. That relationship was purchased for us by the blood of His son, the Messiah on the cross. As Yahweh’s children, we have a responsibility to that relationship. When we refer to Yahweh, by Lord or any other name, we are putting Him in the same category as manmade statuses, idols and pagan deities. By doing so, we are committing blasphemy, which greatly grieves our heavenly Father. This being the case, we are now just as guilty as the early fathers of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. We are guilty today of the very thing that the prophet Jeremiah wrote of in Jeremiah 23:27

Jeremiah 23:26-27

²⁶ “How long will this be in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies? Indeed they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart, ²⁷ who try to make My people forget My name by their dreams which everyone tells his neighbor, as their fathers forgot My name for Baal. NKJV

Jeremiah 23:26-27

27 added text 9999 Which	hachoshªbiym 2803 think	lªhashkiyach 7911 to cause to forget	‘et- 853 not translated
`amiy 5971 my people	shªmiy 8034 my name	bachªlowmotaam 2472 by their dreams	‘ªsher 834 which
yªcapruw 5608 they tell	‘ iysh 376 every man	lªree`eehuw 7453 to his neighbour,	ka’ªsher 834 as
shaakªchuw 7911 have forgotten	‘ªbowtaam 1 their fathers	‘et- 853	shªmiy 8034 my name	ba-Baa`al 1168 for baal.

As we enter the last days, it is becoming very important to repent, and correct the problem. Out of respect, love and praise, we, as Yahweh’s people, need to refer to our heavenly Father by His Name, YAHWEH. Anything else is breaking the third Commandment.

It is also important to be aware of the other names that have been attributed to Yahweh due to bad translation. For example, the Jehovah names, Jehovah-jireh, Jehovah-nissi, Jehovah-shalom, Jehovah-shammah, Jehovah-tsebaoth, and Jehovah Eloe Israel which all are mistranslations of Jehovah and should be replaced by Yahweh, as in Yahweh-jireh, Yahweh-nissi, etc. El has also been attributed as a name of the Father, yet it is not a name but rather a title. By itself it refers to a god in the most general sense. It was widely used in ancient Eastern cultures whose languages were similar to Hebrew and therefore may refer either to Yahweh or pagan gods. For example, El is used to refer to the Canaanite pagan god who was the son of baal.

VI. SCRIPTURES ABOUT THE NAME

Deuteronomy 18:17-20 Genesis 22:14

1 Samuel 24:4-6 Exodus 17:15

Jeremiah 14:14-16 Judges 6:24

Proverbs 30:4 Ezekiel 48:35

Deuteronomy 6:4 1 Samuel 1:3

John 14:11-14 1 Samuel 15:29

John 14:25-26 Isaiah 1:24

Matthew 18:2

Matthew 7:13-14

¹³ “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. ¹⁴ Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. NKJV

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