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Why Are the "O's Missing? By Rabbi Esther Boucher |
It is traditional within Judaism to replace the "o" with a " - " when spelling the
words "G-d or L-rd." In ancient times it was forbidden to speak the name of G-d
because it was so holy. In face, the scribes would have to undergo immersion
(baptism) to cleanse any unrighteousness before they could write G-d's name in
the Scriptures. So holy is His name, that this tradition reminds us to keep His
name holy.
Exodus 20:7
words "G-d or L-rd." In ancient times it was forbidden to speak the name of G-d
because it was so holy. In face, the scribes would have to undergo immersion
(baptism) to cleanse any unrighteousness before they could write G-d's name in
the Scriptures. So holy is His name, that this tradition reminds us to keep His
name holy.
Exodus 20:7
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