Episode
Was the Name of Yahweh Hidden from the Patriarchs? (Ep 218)
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- The Bible Sojourner
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- Jan 11, 2026
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- 2784
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Summary
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 Stamps 00:00 Introduction 10:04 Solution 1: Liberal JEDP Theory 20:57 Solution 2: Anachronistic Reference 24:57 Solution 3: Knowing as Experience 33:34 Solution 4: Translated as Question 43:48 Summary and Conclusion If 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.