Yahshuah

Yahshuah is a Hebrew name, understood by many to be the original Hebrew name of Jesus of Nazareth. It is a contraction of "Yehoshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation" or "Yahweh saves." This name is found in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) referring to Joshua, the successor of Moses.

The name Yahshuah (יַהְשׁוּעַ) is considered by some to be a more accurate transliteration of the Hebrew name into English than "Jesus," which is derived from the Greek "Iēsous" (Ἰησοῦς), a Hellenized form of the Hebrew name.

Proponents of using "Yahshuah" argue that it retains the original Hebrew meaning and connection to the Old Testament. They believe that using this name helps to restore a Hebraic understanding of the Messiah and his mission. They contend that the name "Jesus" has been separated from its Hebrew roots and has taken on a more Greco-Roman connotation.

Critics of using "Yahshuah" argue that the traditional translation "Jesus" is well-established in English and other languages. They point out that the New Testament was originally written in Greek, and that the Greek form "Iēsous" was used by the early Christians. They also contend that focusing on the precise pronunciation or transliteration of the name is less important than understanding the theological significance of Jesus Christ.

The use of "Yahshuah" is particularly prevalent within certain Messianic Jewish and Hebrew Roots movements. These groups often emphasize the Jewish context of Jesus' life and teachings, and they seek to recover what they believe to be authentic Hebrew practices and beliefs.

Different transliterations and pronunciations of the name exist, reflecting variations in Hebrew dialects and the challenges of translating between languages. Alternatives include "Yeshua," which is another common Hebrew name meaning "salvation."