Bible dictionary for children
Yahweh
Yahweh is the form of God's name used in the World English Bible Classic.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Yahweh is the form of God's name used in the World English Bible Classic. Many other English Bibles print LORD in capitals where this Hebrew name occurs.
Exodus 3 connects God's name with his message to Moses. Comparing translations can help readers recognize the same reference despite different printed forms.
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Why might one Bible say Yahweh where another prints LORD?
An example from the Bible
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Moses and the Burning Bush
Exodus 3:1–4:17
While caring for sheep in the wilderness, Moses met God at a burning bush and was called to lead Israel out of Egypt.
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Related reading: Exodus 3:15
God said moreover to Moses, “You shall tell the children of Israel this, ‘Yahweh, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.’ This is my name forever, and this is my memorial to all generations.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
