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name of God printed in a way that may not be erased

The plural term (in common usage simply used as a collective with no distinction for quantity) for "name" is שמות - shemos.

Written or printed matter with God's (full, Hebrew) name on it is subject to a Biblical prohibition against erasure. It is disposed of by respectful burial.

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Would a Jew violate the prohibition to pronounce the name of YHWH by saying "Yahweh" and/or "Yehowah"?

Based on a previous post that the pronunciation of YHWH as a subject is not disrespectful to be asked here, I hereby ask these: 1.) Are the pronunciation of "Yahweh" and "Yehowah" to be considered as not offensive by us, Jews, because both of these…
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What type of name is the Tetragrammaton?

I don't have much background in Judaism. Please forgive any ignorance or mistakes on my part. I was reading a small debate in online comments. One person was asking another why 'G-d' was written as such in an article. The other person replied that…
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How would Judaism treat an instance of the Divine Name printed in Sutton SignWriting?

Names can be translated, though they do tend to be somewhat transformed in the process, the more so when translated into a signed language. Is a translated name treated with the same reverence as the original? Signed languages can be written, most…
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source for using יי (two yuds) as Hashem's name?

When did the use of two yuds becone a כינוי for the שם הוי"ה? Is this perhaps the two yuds of "יאהדונהי"? What's the source for using this abbreviation in place of other shemos in davening?
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Name of Hashem in vain

Which name or names of Hashem may not be said in vain? The Mishna Berurah in siman 215 #19 says that the issur is not just the four letter name, but applies to Hashem's other names as well. His source the tshuvas Rivash #408 mentions that the…
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Words in place of names of Hashem

Why do we say "Hashem" instead of "Ado Nai" when that is instead of pronouncing the yud-hei-vav and hei?
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Is it acceptable to utter a verbatim quotation that uses the name of G-d?

If two words have the same meaning, then they refer to the same thing. Linguists (and especially philosophers of language) distinguish between using a word and mentioning a word. If I say 'Fido come here', I use 'Fido' to refer to my dog. In…
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Which tetragrammaton is more sacred - written in modern Hebrew or paleo-Hebrew font?

In my previous question: tetragrammaton-in-paleo-hebrew-within-hebrew-text-of-tehilim, there is evidence that p.H font was considered more sacred, as the Holy Name was written in it as opposed to the rest of the text. What written Name is more…
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May one leave a paper having G-d's name in a place where it is likely to be descrated?

A few days ago, at the Atlantic Ave. subway station in Brooklyn, I noticed some Chaba"d-oriented segulah pamphlets sitting on the staircase ledge. I took one and notice that it hadTehillim with the printed 4-letter name of G-d in it. The pamphlets…
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Can one throw out a Kipah

Obviously there are certain restrictions as to what one is allowed to throw out and what one must put in שמות. To what do the laws of שמות apply? Can I throw out a Kipah?
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What does the shem adnus mean?

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim 5:1, in my own (slightly loose) translation: One shall intend, in benedictions, the meaning of the words. When he mentions the name [of God, viz the tetragrammaton], he shall intend the meaning of its pronunciation as…
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Do Jews believe that God's name is "God"?

I have recently asked a question about taking God's name in vain. And I have been told that swearing is taking his name in vain. So in teachings I see it mentioned G-d or Gcd. Showing to me a resistance of even saying the word "God". Why is this…
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Can One Say Y-A-H Before Doing Netilat Yadayim?

Is one allowed to proclaim the abbreviated form of the name of The Creator “יה” before doing netilat yadayim? Such as saying Hallelu-יה?
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Pronouncing Shem Havayah in Chol Context

Coming back from a road trip, we passed by this street. How would one say the name of the street? Is it considered Shem Havayah to pronounce it that way? If not, what if it was pronounced the way the Shem is supposed to be pronounced? What if it was…
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Would using a word replacer extension to replace any instance of the Tetragrammaton with the words Adonai or Elohim be allowed?

I would like to know if this could also apply to other words which can replace the utterance or writing of the Tetragrammaton.
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