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I have been on WB off and on since 2006 and something has always puzzled me...

Maybe someone can answer this for me...

Why do some people spell out "G-d" vs just spelling out "God?"

What is the purpose?

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I have been on WB off and on since 2006 and something has always puzzled me...

Maybe someone can answer this for me...

Why do some people spell out "G-d" vs just spelling out "God?"

What is the purpose?

:blink:

Thanks!

It all stems from the fact that at one time (still true?) that the name YHWH was (is) held in such reverence that it was not allowed to be spoken. People were (are) scared that they might viloate that command, so they substitute G-d for God. Its all out of revernce to God. If you'll notice in your bible the instances when the name LORD is in all capital letters, that name was substituted for YHWH also. People first used adonai, and later, LORD.

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I have been on WB off and on since 2006 and something has always puzzled me...

Maybe someone can answer this for me...

Why do some people spell out "G-d" vs just spelling out "God?"

What is the purpose?

:noidea:

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It all stems from the fact that at one time (still true?) that the name YHWH was (is) held in such reverence that it was not allowed to be spoken. People were (are) scared that they might viloate that command, so they substitute G-d for God. Its all out of revernce to God. If you'll notice in your bible the instances when the name LORD is in all capital letters, that name was substituted for YHWH also. People first used adonai, and later, LORD.

Interesting. So those who use "G-d" are substituting it in for "God", which is a noun to describe WHAT God is and not who?

I can clearly understand (and have heard about the "YHWH") command, but to not use the term "God" seems slightly misguided.

It's no different than substituting "LORD" for "YHWH." Why not write it "L--D" then?

That's like saying, My name is Caine. I am human. Do not speak my name. I never said not to call me human, I just said not to speak my name.

Strange...

Nonetheless... thank you for the explanation. While I understand the explanation, I don't see any justification. However, we are not called to judge one another and therefore, if this is how some people wish to honor God... by all means, go for it!

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I've always disliked it too. The same as people praying in king james english because they have the impression that the everyday english of the 17th century was somehow more holy then ours.

If it's the only bible they've ever really used then I guess I can understand it -

But if they just put it on for prayer :thumbsup:

But anyway. Everyone has to make their own decisions.

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I've always disliked it too. The same as people praying in king james english because they have the impression that the everyday english of the 17th century was somehow more holy then ours.

If it's the only bible they've ever really used then I guess I can understand it -

But if they just put it on for prayer :thumbsup:

But anyway. Everyone has to make their own decisions.

Not sure how KJV is any holier than any other text as they have all been carefully and painstakingly translated from the same original texts -- bearing in mind a few erroneous versions that have slipped in (such as the Latin Vulgate that had a Catholic agenda for example).

In fact, from what I understand, modern translations such as the NASB are among some of the best translations due to a better understanding of the original Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic languages.

Personally, I still love the KJV as that's what I grew up with and I love the way the words roll off the tongue and how they sound when singing certain hymns and songs...

Imagine, singing... "Thy Word" as "Your Word" - while it means the same thing, it just doesn't have the same "ring" to it. Same goes for "Seek ye first the kingdom of God" - just sounds so weird compared to "Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness" as the NIV phrases it.

When my wife and I married, we chose to have the pastor speak from the KJV - it's more romantic and reverent feeling and it truly is poetic in form.

But when it comes to Bible study... Give me every translation I can get my hands on... I typically use KJV, NIV, and NASB for the most part.

Anyway... fun stuff...

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My Understanding Is That Because Of This Scripture

"And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place. "Ye shall not do so unto the LORD your God." Deuteronomy 12:3-4

Some Folk Avoid Writing Out A Name of God In Order To Prevent The Chance That The Written Name Might Later Be Defaced, Obliterated Or Destroyed Accidentally Or By One Who Doesn't Know Better Or By One Who Does Know Better But Who Could Care Less.

IMO

Writing G-D Or L-RD Or Such Is Done More Out Of Respect And Reverence And Love For God And For His Holy Word

And As An Act Of Loving Care For Their Brothers And Neighbors

That As Some Act Of Individual Piety.

IMO

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Also in WB,some one told me that the ancient Jew write GOD as G-D,to show the respect to G-D,it is the same custom as ancient China,we can not write the full spelling the name of someone we must show our respect like emperor, parents,ect,even be forbidden to read it just like Jew,can they read G-D

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by the way,i found that a lot custom of ancient JEW is very similar to ancient China,it is really puzzled me

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Ever Think That When The LORD Jesus Christ The One Who Spoke The Cosmos Into Existence Spoke This Commandment Into His Disciples

"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."

Mark 16:15

That Just Maybe They Really Did It?

I Have.

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by the way,i found that a lot custom of ancient JEW is very similar to ancient China,it is really puzzled me

Ever Think That When The LORD Jesus Christ The One Who Spoke The Cosmos Into Existence Spoke This Commandment Into His Disciples

"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."

Mark 16:15

That Just Maybe They Really Did It?

I Have.

No no no ,I do not mean that

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