Hanseng Posted 9 hours ago Posted 9 hours ago El Shaddai is usually translated as God Almighty in the KJV. YHVH is usually translated as LORD. Rather than use the sacred name, some Jews use the Hebrew term Ha Shem. Ha Shem means "the name." A Jewish legend describes a creature made of sand who could be brought to life by inscribing יְהוָה YHVH in his forehead. Another version of the story says he was activated by putting a piece of paper with the sacred name in his ear. This being, known as a golem, was said to have helped the Jews during difficult times. The Golem of Prague is the best known. Exodus 6:3 says that the patriarchs knew God as El Shaddai but not as YHVH. Why Scripture says this is a puzzle. Several verses in Genesis include the term YHVH in a sense that indicates that the God of Abraham was also known as YHVH, e.g., Genesis 16:2, 22:14. Genesis 15:7, God identifies himself to Abraham as YHVH, yet Exodus 6:3 says the patriarchs did not know God by that name. Any thoughts? Quote
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