Is ‘Jehovah’ Really God’s Name? What JWs Need to Know

Most Jehovah’s Witnesses believe God’s name must be “Jehovah” — but the real history behind that name is far more complicated than we were ever taught. Jehovah’s Witnesses build their entire identity around the name Jehovah. But is it really God’s personal name — or is there more to the story than we were taught? In this video, Beyond Watchtower with Rose (formerly JW Researcher Rose), I’ll walk you through: • What the Bible actually says about God’s name (YHWH / the Tetragrammaton) • Why Jews stopped saying it out loud and used “Adonai” instead • How the name “Jehovah” came centuries later by mistake • What Jesus emphasized when he prayed, “Hallowed be your name” • Why “hallowed” and “sanctified” aren’t the same • Why it’s vital to look outside the Watchtower when researching truth 📖 Psalm 9:10 — “Those who know your name trust in you.” ✨ Whether you’re still in, just waking up, or long out — this history matters. For decades, I believed the organization’s teaching that “Jehovah” was the only correct name for God. But once I started researching the linguistics, the Hebrew text, and the historical scholarship, I realized the organization oversimplified — and in some cases, misrepresented — how the divine name actually developed. If this video helps you, please like, share, and subscribe. And tell me your story in the comments — I’d love to hear how you first learned the real history of God’s name. — Rose 🌹 Beyond the Watchtower with Rose Watchtower video source - JW organization's website