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Originally Posted by Ohio
To me, the answer here is easy -- because the 2 prior MOTA's (Darby and Nee) had already "recovered" the use of Jehovah. As a side benefit, the fact that most other contemporary translations used "THE LORD" reinforced the exclusive viewpoint that governed so many of his other decisions.
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I also see WL's choice to use the name 'Jehovah' as wanting to be different. This brings up something interesting that I was considering. To address God as LORD might be somewhat similar to addressing someone as 'sir' instead of their real name. That is a completely acceptable way to address someone, especially when it's an important person. Of course, there is the downside that it's impersonal.
Perhaps WL felt that 'LORD' was a bit impersonal and since he was already in the business of "recovering" things, he felt that he could also recover the personal use of God's name. So I understand where WL may have been coming from. The only thing about using a persons name is that it's probably a good idea to get it right. I know that I get annoyed if people call me by the wrong name (and ironically there are a few LCer who constantly did this to me). It's not like God is going to smite anyone for calling him the wrong name, but all the same, if LCers are really looking to know God at a more personal level, it would serve them well to not remain in ignorance.