Jews use the word Hashem to refer to God. Literally, Hashem means “The Name.” The word Hashem actually appears in the Torah, as in “…fear the great and awesome Hashem (Name) – the L-rd your G-d.” Deuteronomy 28:58 “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.” Exodus 20:7 This command in Scripture is the reason that Jews use Hashem in place of
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