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Articles on the divine names — why they were hidden in English translation, what they mean, and how to study Scripture with them restored.

Sacred Names Explained
Why We Restored YHWH in the Bible
The Tetragrammaton appears 6,828 times in the Hebrew Bible — and is replaced with "the LORD" in nearly every English translation. Here's the history of why, and why we put it back.
The Case for Yahushua
When Joseph and Mary named their son, they did not name Him "Jesus." They named Him a Hebrew name with a specific, prophetic meaning. Here's how it became "Jesus" — and why the original matters.
Elohim Is Not a Translation of "God"
The very first noun of the Bible — the One who creates the heavens and the earth — is named with a Hebrew word that English cannot capture. The plural form, the singular verb, and what was flattened.
Studying Scripture
Isaiah 53 With Sacred Names Restored
The Suffering Servant prophecy — the most-quoted Old Testament passage in the New. Read it as the Hebrew prophets wrote it, with YHWH and Elohim restored, and see the Father's covenant intent shape the chapter.
John 3:16 With Sacred Names Restored
The most-quoted, most-printed, most-translated verse in the Bible. Read as the apostle wrote it, restored to the names he actually used.
What Is the Set-Apart Spirit?
Most readers were taught that "the Holy Spirit" is a third person of a three-person Godhead. Scripture, read on its own terms, presents a different picture: the Spirit as the Father's own spiritual presence and power, given to His Son to pour out on His people.
Common Questions
Is It Wrong to Say "Jesus"?
One of the most common questions about the sacred name. An honest, balanced answer — what Scripture says, what it does not say, and where the line actually falls.
How to Pronounce YHWH
The four letters everyone has seen and few can say. What the Name means, why its pronunciation was lost, and how to think about Yahweh, Yahuwah, and Jehovah.
Yahweh vs Yahushua — What's the Difference?
They sound similar, and many readers assume they are two spellings of one name. They are not. One is the Father; one is the Son — and the connection between the names tells a story.
Comparison
Sacred Name Bibles Compared
There are more than a dozen English translations that restore the divine names. They differ in base text, name forms, and approach. Here is a practical guide to the major ones — and how to choose.
Frequently Asked Questions
What a sacred name Bible is, whether Restored Sword is free, how it works offline, why the divine names are restored, and how to install the app.
Read the Bible With Sacred Names Restored
Free, offline, the complete KJV with YHWH, Yahushua, Mashiach, and Elohim restored throughout. Strong's Concordance, 67,000+ cross-references, reading plans, and full search.
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