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The Name
Dear Rabbi,
I am interesting to know exact pronunciation of the Tetragrammaton Y-k-W-k-. I have heard and read many versions such as Yah-H-weh, Ye-ho-vah, Ya-Hu-Wah, Yeh-Wah and so on. Please enlighten me on this matter. Also, I believe I have got Jewish origins however I am not 100% sure about that.
Emil
Gutman's reply:
That Name is never pronounced except by the High Priest on Yom Kippur in the Holy of Holies
Emil insists:
Dear Rabbi,
The Bible says that's whoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered!
What is His name?
Gutman replies:
Then call on; "The Name", as Jews do, "HaShem."
Emil insists again:
Well, that's what I do... but is it not worst to use an alternative name instead the original one, in terms of taking the name in vain?
Gutman says:
You don't call a King by His first Name.
Emil hears:
I've got your point. Thanks!