EXCERPT · TERRENCE L POUNDS · BOSS WORLD PUBLISHING
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Why I Wrote This Teaching
Knowing that LORD represents YHWH changed how I read Scripture. Taking His instruction seriously reached into our food, holidays and business hours. I call Him YAH, the Most High, my Savior and Redeemer.
This publication grew from years of Scripture study, preaching, teaching, service and investigation. I served at Second Baptist Church under Pastor Jerry Boose, my spiritual stepfather, who licensed and ordained me in the gospel ministry of Jesus Christ. My understanding has continued to develop through that work.
My service preceded my public ministry, which I mark from December 26, 2014, when I created the Facebook community later named The Truth of Yahuah. Its name changes reflect my developing understanding. It is being prepared for rebranding within my spiritual teaching and publishing work.
I believe the Most High led the creation of this publication, and I give Him the glory. My search for my people belongs here too. Skin color, ancestry, DNA and geography do not determine salvation.
I supplied the questions and research leads from years of study. AI helped locate sources and organize the manuscript. My persistence pushed the investigation deeper. The testimony, convictions and responsibility for the conclusions remain mine.
We begin with Moses asking: What is His name?
Reading note: Adapted KJV marks name or title substitutions; excerpt marks shortened text. KJV comparisons retain original wording. See Sources and Translation Notes.
The Name and the Remembrance
“And Moses said unto Elohim, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The Elohim of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them?” — Exodus 3:13 adapted KJV
Moses anticipates a direct question: What is His name? Read the answer through verse 16, rather than stopping at one phrase.
“And Elohim said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.” — Exodus 3:14 adapted KJV
“And Elohim said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, Yahweh Elohim of your fathers, the Elohim of Abraham, the Elohim of Isaac, and the Elohim of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.” — Exodus 3:15 adapted KJV
Verse 14 contains the Hebrew expression Ehyeh asher ehyeh. Verse 15 contains the four-letter name יהוה, commonly represented as YHWH. The unadapted KJV prints LORD there; in this teaching I restore Yahweh and label the change. The ASV prints Jehovah. A reader can compare those name conventions at the same reference.
His Name Across Generations
Verse 16 directs Moses to gather the elders of Israel. This is where my comparison to Moses begins: bringing the name back to the elders as a remembrance. I am describing the responsibility I feel to draw attention to what the passage says.
“Thy name, O Yahweh, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O Yahweh, throughout all generations.” - Psalm 135:13 adapted KJV
“Even Yahweh Elohim of hosts; Yahweh is his memorial.” - Hosea 12:5 adapted KJV
The remembrance language appears beyond Exodus: His name, His memorial, and generations who are to remember Him.
A Name Preserved in Ancient Manuscripts
The Cave 11 Psalms Scroll preserves YHWH in paleo-Hebrew lettering within its surrounding script. This gives us material evidence for the name's ancient use and special treatment. It does not settle every proposed pronunciation. The manuscript discussion and source link appear in Ancient Scrolls and His Name.
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