His Name Isn’t ‘God’ — It’s YHWH

Most Christians don’t know the name of the One they worship.

They call Him “God.” But that’s not His name. That’s His title.

The Bible reveals His true name more than 6,800 times — spelled in four ancient Hebrew letters: YHWH.

Scholars pronounce it Yahweh.

In Exodus 3:15, God tells Moses:

But most Bibles hide that name. Instead, they use “LORD” in all caps, or just “God.”

Why?

Because over time, religious leaders — first Jewish scribes, then Christian translators — replaced the name YHWH with titles. It was meant to show reverence…

Ironically, it also hid the very Name God said to remember.

The word “God” comes from Germanic roots. It’s not a translation of YHWH — it’s a cultural placeholder. It helps people understand who we’re talking about…

But it’s not the Name the Creator gave us.

So… should we stop saying “God”?

Not necessarily.

As a pastor, I use both. Like Paul in Acts 17, I speak the language people understand — then lead them to deeper truth. I don’t believe using “God” is wrong. But I do believe we should teach and honor His real name.

Because names matter.

In the Bible, names carry meaning, identity, relationship.

To know His Name is to know who He is.

And here’s what I’ve discovered:

When I pray to YHWH by name, it changes the way I worship. It feels more real, more personal — like I’m speaking to the One who revealed Himself to Moses, not just a generic deity. It deepens my reverence. It anchors my prayers in truth.

This isn’t just history. It’s revelation.

If you’ve never heard this before, don’t feel bad. Most churches won’t preach it.

But now you know.

His Name isn’t just a label. It’s a relationship. Start calling on it.

For more information, please read our article, What Is God’s Real Name?