YAHUAH

No. We are a Sabbath-keeping, Torah-observant assembly of believers who follow the Bible literally. We observe the seventh-day Sabbath, the annual feasts described in Leviticus 23, and we use the Hebrew Name of the Most High as it appears in Scripture.

We are not affiliated with any organization that requires isolation from family or demands loyalty to a single human leader over the Word. We encourage every member — and every visitor — to verify everything we teach against Scripture for themselves (Acts 17:11). A group that welcomes that kind of accountability is not a cult.

This is likely true for many of the scribes and translators involved. The tradition of not pronouncing the Name aloud — and substituting Adonai (Lord) during public reading — developed in Jewish practice, particularly after the Babylonian exile. It was rooted in reverence for the holiness of the Name, not a desire to hide it. We do not assume bad intent on the part of translators.

However, intent and outcome are two different things. The outcome is that millions of Bible readers across centuries have never encountered the Father’s actual Name — despite it appearing 6,828 times in their Scriptures. And the Word itself says His Name is to be remembered in every generation (Exodus 3:15), called upon (Genesis 12:8; Joel 2:32), and declared in all the earth (Exodus 9:16). A Name consistently substituted with a title is not a Name being called upon — it is a Name being bypassed.

We also note: the tradition of not speaking the Name was based on fear of misusing it — but the commandment in Exodus 20:7 says not to take His Name in vain, not to avoid it altogether. Replacing it entirely with a generic title is its own kind of misuse.

In English, yes — the letter W makes a consonant sound, as in “water,” “window,” or “word.” That is a reasonable assumption for English speakers. But the W in YHWH is representing a Hebrew letter — Waw (ו) — and Hebrew letters do not function the same way English letters do.

The Hebrew letter Waw is what linguists call a mater lectionis — a letter that can serve as either a consonant or a vowel. When used as a vowel, Waw produces the long “oo” sound, as in “moon” or “flute.” In the Tetragrammaton (יהוה), the Waw appears as a vowel — and so it makes the “oo” sound, not the English “w” sound.

The simplest proof is right in front of us. The Hebrew word for “Judah” — Yahudah — contains that same letter in that same vowel position, and we all know how to say Judah: Yah-oo-dah. That “oo” is the Waw. Take away the D from Yah-oo-dah, and you have Yah-oo-ah: Yahuah.

One more historical note: the English letter W did not exist in ancient times. It developed from literally two U letters written together — which is why its name, to this day, is “double-U.” The Hebrew Waw, as a vowel, genuinely makes the U/oo sound. The letter’s own history confirms this connection.

Both “Yahuah” and “Yahweh” are transliterations of the same four Hebrew letters: יהוה. The difference comes down to one question: how do you handle the third letter — Waw (ו)?

• “Yahweh” treats the Waw as an English-style consonant W, producing a “weh” ending — as if it were an English word.
• “Yahuah” treats the Waw as the Hebrew vowel it is, producing the “oo” sound — consistent with how that same letter sounds in Yahudah (Judah).

We believe the Hebrew vowel interpretation is correct, and that the word Yahudah — already familiar to most people — provides accessible, plain proof. Both renderings come from sincere study of the Hebrew. We simply believe the evidence points to Yahuah.

The Most High certainly knows the hearts of those who call out to Him in sincerity, and we are not saying that everyone who uses “God” or “Lord” is rejected by the Father. He is merciful and gracious.

But there is a difference between what He accepts in mercy and what He has explicitly asked of us. Scripture consistently distinguishes between calling on Him and calling on His Name specifically — because His Name is something specific. There are many lords and many gods. There is only one Yahuah.

Consider also this: if a friend consistently called you “Hey, person” instead of your actual name — even warmly — would you call that a deep relationship? Knowing and using a person’s name is one of the most basic expressions of real relationship. The Most High said His Name is to be called upon, praised, and remembered. He said it — we simply believe Him.

“Hebrew Israelites” is a broad term that covers a wide range of beliefs and groups, some of which we have significant differences with. Our assembly believes the covenant of Yahuah is open to all people who choose to walk with Him — regardless of ancestry, ethnicity, or national origin.

We do not teach that salvation or covenant is limited to any particular racial or ethnic group. Scripture is clear on this: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, neither slave nor free, neither male nor female — for you are all one in Yahusha the Messiah” (Galatians 3:28). We are a multicultural community united by Scripture and by the Name of Yahuah.

No. We are not affiliated with either organization. We are an independent, Scripture-based assembly. We do observe the seventh-day Sabbath as described in the Bible — from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown — because that is what Scripture instructs. But Sabbath-keeping is not unique to any denomination; it is simply what the Bible says.

We differ from both organizations in several significant areas of doctrine and practice.

Yes. We observe the Sabbath, the New Moons, and the seven annual feasts described in Leviticus 23. These are called “the Feasts of Yahuah” in Scripture — not the feasts of the Jews — and they are given as an everlasting ordinance.

The seven annual feasts are: Passover (Pesach), Unleavened Bread, First Fruits, Weeks (Shavuot), Trumpets (Yom Teruah), Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), and Tabernacles (Sukkot). We believe these are for all who follow Yahuah — not only for one ethnic group.

No. We believe that Yahusha the Messiah is our Passover Lamb — the fulfillment of the sacrificial system described in Torah (1 Corinthians 5:7). We observe Passover through a Seder meal in remembrance of both the exodus from Egypt and the sacrifice of our Messiah — as He Himself instructed His disciples to do in His memory.

No. We believe the covenant is open to all who choose to walk with the Most High through faith in Yahusha the Messiah and obedience to His Word. We do not restrict salvation to any ethnic, national, or ancestral group. The gospel — the good news of the Kingdom — is for all people.

This phrase appears in several key passages (2 Chronicles 7:14; Daniel 9:18-19; Acts 15:17). In the Hebrew, “called by My Name” refers to bearing or being identified with the Name of Yahuah — much like a spouse takes a family name, or a child carries a parent’s name. It signifies belonging, covenant relationship, and identity.

For the assembly of Yahuah, this means that His people are those who have entered into covenant with Him, are known by His Name, and walk according to His Word. It is not an ethnic designation — it is a covenant one.