Are some people using the name 'Yeshua' instead of 'Jesus' because they do not accept his Deity?
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There appears to be some discussion about the name of Jesus of Nazareth in that some are suggesting the proper way to refer to him would be by the name/title '*Yeshua*'. I am interested in the reason for this and would be grateful for some references to those who argue for it.
Below, I list out the reason why this appears to be about the Deity of Christ.
Please note, I am not wishing to enter into discussion or to hear people's thoughts on the matter. My objective is to see references to the argument for so doing, citing the words of those who suggest that this should be done.
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In Acts 7:45 and in Hebrews 4:8 we see a person named who, in context, is the man who accompanied Moses in the wilderness, commonly called, in English, 'Joshua'. The Greek of these two texts reads '*Iesous*' or, as we say in English 'Jesus'.
This person was called Oshea at birth and was later re-named by Moses, Numbers 13:16, 'Jehoshua' which is two Hebrew words attached together, *Jehovah* and *yeshua*, God and salvation.
As such, he is named again 'Jehoshua' in the historical chronicle, 1 Chronicles 7:27.
Commonly, he was called 'Joshua'.
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The first use of the word '*yeshua*' in Genesis 49:18 is when, amidst his blessing his twelve sons before his departure from this life, Israel (Jacob) cries out :
>I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord [KJV]
I have waited for thy *yeshua*, O *Jehovah*.
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So, when the angel, Gabriel (who stands in the presence of God) states to Mary :
>Thou shalt call his name 'Jesus' for he shall save his people from their sins [Matthew 1:21 KJV]
why is it that some people wish me to use the word '*Yeshua*' (which means 'salvation') rather than the word 'Jesus' which comes from the wording 'Jehoshua' (Jehovah plus salvation).
Thus the word 'Yeshua' loses the reference to 'Jehovah'.
Is this the reason that it is being done : to remove the reference to 'Jehovah' from the name 'Jesus' ?
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Again, I must ask not for personal opinions as to what is right, but I am seeking references as to why those who do this, propagate the concept.
Asked by Nigel J
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May 23, 2025, 08:53 PM
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