YAHuDAH
We have to examine the name יהודה "Yahudah". There are those who use the pronunciation "Yahuah" that uses the name Yahudah as proof or support for that pronunciation. Let's examine these two names together with the nikkud:
יְהוּדָה - This is read with the nikkud as, "Yeh-OO-Dah" but properly it is pronounced "Yah-OO-Dah".
Now, if we remove the ד and read the first two letters as the Creator's name, i.e. Yah, some believe that you get the pronunciation "Yah-OO-AH". Those you believe in this pronunciation would get the "AH" sound at the end because the vowel point that was under the dalet, which is the "AH" sound, is now placed under the ה. The problem with this are two simple points. First, removing one letter from a word to create or support another word, is not sound reasoning. This is over simplifying the dynamics of the language. In Hebrew, there are many words that have the same letters but different sounds and meanings.
Secondly, when you remove the ד, you lose the "AH" vowel sound too! That nikkud indicates that the ד be pronounced as "DAH", not the ה. If you remember what we learned about the last ה in the Creator's name, that it has an "EH" sound; if we were to follow the logic of the "Yahudah/Yahuah" thought, we would actually get "Yah-OO-EH", i.e. Yahueh and not Yahuah.
Through the Hebrew language we see that the language and the letters are not just a language and letters. They have function and they can help us to understand how to properly pronounce the Creator's name if we respect the rules and essence of the language. The name of the Creator is of great importance; this is why the pronunciation is such a major discussion points to Believers. We want to make sure we are respecting His memorial. As He continues to reveal to us His Ways; He will solidify in our hearts and mind the proper way to bring glory to His name. We just need to continue and obey His revelations. I pray that this study was simple enough for all to understand and that it was in accordance to His truth. The main things to keep in mind is that the 4 characters that spells the Creator's name are vowels and vowels do not need t additional vowels to help pronounce them. Also, that "Yah is a man of war," and this is reflected by the "EH" sound at the end of His name. I am not trying to condemn anyone because I believe a lot of us are sincerely trying to walk after the Father, but my prayer is that this study will help you in understanding how to pronounce the Heavenly Father's Name.
"Today, if you will hear his voice, harden not your heart...."
Tehillim / Psalms 95:7-8
יְהוּדָה - This is read with the nikkud as, "Yeh-OO-Dah" but properly it is pronounced "Yah-OO-Dah".
Now, if we remove the ד and read the first two letters as the Creator's name, i.e. Yah, some believe that you get the pronunciation "Yah-OO-AH". Those you believe in this pronunciation would get the "AH" sound at the end because the vowel point that was under the dalet, which is the "AH" sound, is now placed under the ה. The problem with this are two simple points. First, removing one letter from a word to create or support another word, is not sound reasoning. This is over simplifying the dynamics of the language. In Hebrew, there are many words that have the same letters but different sounds and meanings.
Secondly, when you remove the ד, you lose the "AH" vowel sound too! That nikkud indicates that the ד be pronounced as "DAH", not the ה. If you remember what we learned about the last ה in the Creator's name, that it has an "EH" sound; if we were to follow the logic of the "Yahudah/Yahuah" thought, we would actually get "Yah-OO-EH", i.e. Yahueh and not Yahuah.
Through the Hebrew language we see that the language and the letters are not just a language and letters. They have function and they can help us to understand how to properly pronounce the Creator's name if we respect the rules and essence of the language. The name of the Creator is of great importance; this is why the pronunciation is such a major discussion points to Believers. We want to make sure we are respecting His memorial. As He continues to reveal to us His Ways; He will solidify in our hearts and mind the proper way to bring glory to His name. We just need to continue and obey His revelations. I pray that this study was simple enough for all to understand and that it was in accordance to His truth. The main things to keep in mind is that the 4 characters that spells the Creator's name are vowels and vowels do not need t additional vowels to help pronounce them. Also, that "Yah is a man of war," and this is reflected by the "EH" sound at the end of His name. I am not trying to condemn anyone because I believe a lot of us are sincerely trying to walk after the Father, but my prayer is that this study will help you in understanding how to pronounce the Heavenly Father's Name.
"Today, if you will hear his voice, harden not your heart...."
Tehillim / Psalms 95:7-8