The Tetragrammaton

The Tetragrammaton refers to the four-letter Hebrew name for God—YHWH—considered sacred in Judaism. It represents the divine name revealed in the Hebrew Bible and is often translated as "LORD" in English translations. The exact pronunciation is unknown due to ancient Jewish traditions of reverence and vocal suppression to avoid misuse. The name signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and is central to Jewish theology. Its profound holiness led to its avoidance in spoken language, emphasizing the sacredness of God's true name.