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Josephus, who as a priest, knew the pronunciaton
of the name declares that religion forbids him to divulge
it. Phillo calls it ineffable, and says that it is lawful for
those only whose ears and tongues are purified by
wisdom to hear and utter it in a holy place (that is, for
Priests in the temple). If anyone, I do not say should
blaspheme against the lord of men and gods. but should
dare to utter his name unreasonally, let him expect the
penalty of death.

In the great majority of cases, both (singular and

plural) are used as names of the one God of Israel.
(Name of God)

The most Probable theory is that it may be
connected with the old Arabic word alih.

Evolution

e vo lu t i o n

15 S t anley A ve, W em b ley, U K H A 0 4 J Q

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