"YHWH," or Yahweh, the ineffable name of God," is a Hebrew term that means "the Lord." It is used by Jews when speaking or writing about "YHWH," or Yahweh.
The Jews felt such awe for this incomprehensible and
enigmatic name that they avoided speaking it and instead used the phrase Adonai instead of "Jehovah" in their holy book.
Names were thought to have enormous power by the ancients; knowing
and pronouncing someone's name meant having control over them.
Obviously, one could hardly argue that simple beings had
authority over God, as the Pagans did.
This practice is still observed in Jewish prayers,
particularly among Hasidic Jews who follow the Kabala and believe that the Holy
Name of God, which is connected with supernatural abilities, should not be
profaned.
Yahweh is their unseen lord and protector, and no picture of
him is created.
He is worshipped in accordance with his precepts, as well as
the rituals instituted by Moses.
The phrase "YHWH" refers to the Ab solute Deity,
the Manifest, Only, Personal, Holy Creator and Redeemer, who has been revealed.
