Why I write G-d
Many people ask why do I type 'G-d' ~ Well 1st of all it's because I am a Messianic Jew. Secondly, I write it like that as a sign of respect and to remember that His Name should always be something unique and special. Why do you write it that way you may ask? This is to avoid taking His Name lightly or in vain
Why is G-d spelled the without an "o" throughout Jewish writings?
Any Hebrew Name of G-d is forbidden to erase. From the Torah's exhortation to destroy idolatry, we learn out the prohibition not to destroy the Name of G-d. (see Deuteronomy 12:3-4) In Exodus 20:7 it says, "You shall not take the Name of the LORD your G-d in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His Name in vain."
It is forbidden to erase or deface the Name of G-d, and this prohibition applies to all languages. We, therefore, insert a dash in middle of G-d's Name, allowing us to erase or discard the paper it is written on if necessary.
It also is a way of showing respect such as when on the Internet where it can be profaned and disrepected. In the Bible, in prayer books and Holy writings G-d's Name is written properly, for there is no fear that one will discard a Holy text.
Although "G-d" is really just a title and not His Name, it certainly is a word which is reserved for Him alone (as opposed to "Creator" or "the benevolent one" which can be used in other contexts as well). We show respect to G-d by not defacing or discarding a word which is designated for Him.
Note that if you disagree with another poster's decision to omit or include the hyphen, you should not publicly criticize or ridicule said poster.
Sha'ul (Paul) wrote: "To the Yehudim(Jews) I became as a Yehudi(Jew), that I might gain Yehudim(Jews); to those who are under the Law, as under the Law, that I might gain those who are under the Law;" 1 Corinthians 9:20 Hebrew Names Version
Point in History: Between 890ce to 940ce, the Hebrew Scriptures added vowels to the Torah. Before this, the Torah had no Vowels. Thus the Name of G-d was written YHWH
Many people ask why do I type 'G-d' ~ Well 1st of all it's because I am a Messianic Jew. Secondly, I write it like that as a sign of respect and to remember that His Name should always be something unique and special. Why do you write it that way you may ask? This is to avoid taking His Name lightly or in vain
Why is G-d spelled the without an "o" throughout Jewish writings?
Any Hebrew Name of G-d is forbidden to erase. From the Torah's exhortation to destroy idolatry, we learn out the prohibition not to destroy the Name of G-d. (see Deuteronomy 12:3-4) In Exodus 20:7 it says, "You shall not take the Name of the LORD your G-d in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His Name in vain."
It is forbidden to erase or deface the Name of G-d, and this prohibition applies to all languages. We, therefore, insert a dash in middle of G-d's Name, allowing us to erase or discard the paper it is written on if necessary.
It also is a way of showing respect such as when on the Internet where it can be profaned and disrepected. In the Bible, in prayer books and Holy writings G-d's Name is written properly, for there is no fear that one will discard a Holy text.
Although "G-d" is really just a title and not His Name, it certainly is a word which is reserved for Him alone (as opposed to "Creator" or "the benevolent one" which can be used in other contexts as well). We show respect to G-d by not defacing or discarding a word which is designated for Him.
Note that if you disagree with another poster's decision to omit or include the hyphen, you should not publicly criticize or ridicule said poster.
Sha'ul (Paul) wrote: "To the Yehudim(Jews) I became as a Yehudi(Jew), that I might gain Yehudim(Jews); to those who are under the Law, as under the Law, that I might gain those who are under the Law;" 1 Corinthians 9:20 Hebrew Names Version
Point in History: Between 890ce to 940ce, the Hebrew Scriptures added vowels to the Torah. Before this, the Torah had no Vowels. Thus the Name of G-d was written YHWH
