EPISODE · Jan 11, 2026 · 46 MIN
Was the Name of Yahweh Hidden from the Patriarchs? (Ep 218)
from The Bible Sojourner · host Peter Goeman
In this episode, we do a deep dive on Exodus 6:3, which says, "by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to [the patriarchs]." However, we read the name of Yahweh (LORD) in Genesis quite a bit! What do we make of this supposed contradiction? Time Stamps00:00 Introduction10:04 Solution 1: Liberal JEDP Theory20:57 Solution 2: Anachronistic Reference24:57 Solution 3: Knowing as Experience33:34 Solution 4: Translated as Question43:48 Summary and ConclusionIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
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In this episode, we do a deep dive on Exodus 6:3, which says, "by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to [the patriarchs]." However, we read the name of Yahweh (LORD) in Genesis quite a bit! What do we make of this supposed contradiction? Time Stamps00:00 Introduction10:04 Solution 1: Liberal JEDP Theory20:57 Solution 2: Anachronistic Reference24:57 Solution 3: Knowing as Experience33:34 Solution 4: Translated as Question43:48 Summary and ConclusionIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
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