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Let me start off today’s post by mentioning an interesting fact that is not in any way disputed by Christian and Hebrew scholars. Practically over 95 percent of the time that we come across the word “Lord” or its Hebrew equivalent “Adonai” or just “God” in the Old Testament, the original Hebrew word is YHWH (suggested pronunciation is either Yahweh or Yehoveh). In fact it is used over 6000 times in the Old Testament. For example, let’s look at a well-quoted verse known as the SHEMA.

“Hear o Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one!”-Deuteronomy 6:4

Now let’s take a look at the transliteration of the original Hebrew.

“ šüma` yiSrä´ël yhwh´élöhêºnû yhwh ´eHäd”

Now the reason I am emphasizing this point is because we are presently immersed in a political climate whereby unity is being stressed at the expense of truth. The common refrain frequently echoed is “It doesn’t matter whether somebody is Mormon, Christian, or Muslim. Basically, they are all worshipping the same god anyway.” Absolutely NOT! There is no way that the G-d of Israel can be the same as the god of Islam. The G-d of the Bible is called YHWH whereas the Islam’s god is known as Allah. Different names with different attributes.

With regards to Allah and Islam, I feel compelled to share the following research quote taken from http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/moongod.htm:

“The Muslim's claim that Allah is the God of the Bible and that Islam arose from the religion of the prophets and apostles is refuted by solid, overwhelming archeological evidence. Islam is nothing more than a revival of the ancient Moon-god cult. It has taken the symbols, the rites, the ceremonies, and even the name of its god from the ancient pagan religion of the Moon-god. As such, it is sheer idolatry and must be rejected by all those who follow the Torah and Gospel.”

So in closing, let us remember and affirm with confidence that the one and only G-d, the Creator of the heavens and earth, has given us His Name in His Word. That name is YVHW. It is singular and only refers to the G-d of the Hebrew Scriptures (including the Brit Hadashah New Covenant). We should not be shy in sharing this name with others.

“ I am YHWH your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other elohim before me.” Exodus 2:2-3

Amen