HaShem — The Name (post-biblical)

הַשֵּׁם

HaShem — pronounced hah-SHEM · appears (rabbinic usage) times · Strong's H8034

'The Name' — Jewish tradition's everyday reverent substitute for יהוה outside prayer; with HaMakom ('The Place'), the God who is the world's location.

Not itself a biblical name but essential for understanding Jewish speech: 'Baruch HaShem' — bless the Name — is everyday Jewish praise. The practice grows from Scripture's own reverence, where 'the Name' can stand alone for God. Included here honestly labeled as tradition, not text.

First occurrence

Lev 24:11 — Scripture's own seed: 'blasphemed the Name' — HaShem used absolutely

Key passages

Deut 28:58 — 'To fear this glorious and awesome Name'

Ps 113:2 — 'Blessed be the Name of YHVH'

In the Greek Scriptures

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