The Real Name of God? Why YHWH, Jehovah & El Might Not Be Who You Think

Is God's true name YHWH? Jehovah? Yahweh? Or is it something older—and stranger?

In this episode of Faith & Heresy, we dive into the confusing, controversial, and sometimes forgotten names of God in the Bible and beyond.
🔍 Why does Exodus say the patriarchs didn’t know the name YHWH—yet Genesis says they did?
📜 Where did “Jehovah” come from, and why do scholars say it’s not real?
⚡ Did ancient gods like El and Baʿal influence how YHWH was shaped in Israelite religion?
👁️ What do apocryphal texts say about a lesser god claiming the divine name?

Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
00:41 - Secret Message
00:54 – Exodus vs. Genesis: Who knew God’s name?
02:17 – Why so many divine names?
03:14 – The invention of “Jehovah”
04:15 – Baʿal, El, and the storm-god connection
06:03 -- Future Timelines
06:21 – Apocryphal clues: Is YHWH the real God?
07:06 -- Featured comment
08:33 – Heretical conclusions
09:10 – Outro + Discussion