5 Questions
Which term is used to represent the biblical pronunciation of the Hebrew name revealed to Moses in the book of Exodus?
Yahweh
After the Babylonian Exile, why did Jews cease to use the name Yahweh?
To demonstrate the universal sovereignty of Israel's God
Which Hebrew word replaced the divine name Yahweh in the synagogue ritual?
Adonai
What was the more common Hebrew noun used to replace Yahweh?
Elohim
Why was the divine name increasingly regarded as too sacred to be uttered?
To adhere to the synagogue ritual
Test your knowledge of the biblical name Yahweh with this quiz! Learn about its significance to the God of the Israelites and its pronunciation in Hebrew. Explore the history and reasons behind the cessation of its use by Jews. Challenge your understanding of the tetragrammaton and its role in religious texts.
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