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Why I Use YAH Instead of “LORD” | The Divine Name Explained in Plain Language | Daily Bread | Synopsis
Why is LORD sometimes written in all capital letters in the Bible—and why do I often say YAH instead?
In this episode of Daily Bread, The Mandated Reporter explains the translation conventions behind YHWH, LORD, Lord, Adonai, and Elohim in clear, everyday language.
Many English Bible translations use LORD in small capital letters where the Hebrew text contains YHWH, the personal covenant name revealed in the Old Testament. “Lord” may translate a title meaning master or sovereign, while “God” commonly represents Elohim. These distinctions can help readers better understand what appears in the…
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