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Lord
The Old Testament title for God that in speaking or reading aloud was always substituted for the divine name revealed to Moses (Yahweh), which was considered too holy to be pronounced.
A Title of Divinity
The Old Testament title for God that in speaking or reading aloud was always substituted for the divine name revealed to Moses (Yahweh), which was considered too holy to be pronounced. The New Testament uses this title both of God the Father and — in a new and definitive way — of Jesus, the incarnate Word, affirming his divinity (CCC 209, 446).
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Why is Jesus called 'Lord'? In the New Testament, applying the Old Testament title 'Lord' (Yahweh) to Jesus affirms his divinity.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
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