Why does bible translations not use the
personal name of God or use it only a few
times???

Good question. When Moses asked "who shall I say sent me?" God replied, "Tell them I am". Orthodox Jews will not use term God but will use the Divine or some other term. Jehova or Yaweh is accepted but but open to argument because ancient Aramaic had no vowels.

I can't remember the name of the book I read about 20 years ago about the 6 or 7 names of God. El Shadai is one I remember because it is one of my favorite songs by Amy Grant. Jehova Jyra(sp) is another.

I think (that's a stretch) that the anme is unimportant. The fact that "I am" is sufficient.

Hope this helps. If I can find that book I will post the title.

"God" has no personal name.

How can you name a thing that is all things?

Jeanniebean, you aint tired?

Jeanniebean, you aint tired?

No, I took my vitamins.

I have never ever picked up a bible. Should I? Will it make me a better person?

Nothing will make you a better person unless you become enlightened and decide to become a better person.

Sure, the Word of God will make you a better person. I can not go a day without reading it. Please, give it a try.

Humm!

So then, if you went a day without reading the Bible you would implode or just become a horrible person?

No one wants to answer the simple questions when they involve logic.

uh, yea, i've spoken to a lot of liberals...

god isnt all things, hes like the toothfairy, he doesnt exsist.

no, reading a book by illerate peasents will not make you a better person

No! It gives me joy, energizes me, empowers me, enables me show lots of love to Jeanie.

lol, don't like people talking about your book? i wonder what "god" would say about you calling JB names for not wanting to read your book? real christian attitude there, but whats to be expected from people that believe in a mythical being?

You think GOD is mythical? Well, It is ridiculous to force someone to believe in GOD. Anyway, I never forced anyone to read the Bible or to believe in GOD. You can believe in whatever okay? But please, don't stop anyone from believing that in the beginning the Almighty GOD created the heavens and the earth and seeing the thoughts of the heart of men silled with evil continually. HE now commended His love towards us, in that, while we were yet sinners, CHRIST died for us so that we will not perish but have everlasting life.
Aint you happy about that?

You think GOD is mythical? Well, It is ridiculous to force someone to believe in GOD. Anyway, I never forced anyone to read the Bible or to believe in GOD. You can believe in whatever okay? But please, don't stop anyone from believing that in the beginning the Almighty GOD created the heavens and the earth and seeing the thoughts of the heart of men silled with evil continually. HE now commended His love towards us, in that, while we were yet sinners, CHRIST died for us so that we will not perish but have everlasting life.
Aint you happy about that?