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To: WalterSkinner

Yes, Hashem literally means "the name" and the proper name is only used in prayers.

324 posted on 01/28/2006 8:29:51 PM PST by scott7278 (Livin' the life some consider a myth,)

To: scott7278

That's right. But even in the Shema they substitute Adonai and as you know Deu 6:4 doesn't read that way.

The Lord Jesus made things so much easier--if you know what I mean.

325 posted on 01/28/2006 8:37:28 PM PST by WalterSkinner ( ..when there is any conflict between God and Caesar -- guess who loses?)

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