Name and Presence
Yahweh’s “Name” must be His personal presence. He “consecrates” the temple by setting His name in the house (1 Ki 9:3, 7), and consecration is accomplished by the presence of Yahweh, particularly the presence of His glory (Ex 29:43). Name and glory must be coordinate if not identical realities. The “Deuteronomist” is not “distancing” Yahweh from the temple; like the “Priestly Writer,” he believes that Yahweh is present.
This supports the notion that “Name” designates the Second Person of the Trinity, enthroned above the cherubim.
Peter Leithart
Peter J. Leithart is President of Theopolis Institute. He is the author of numerous books on theology, literature, and culture, including Theopolitan, Defending Constantine, and Baptized Body.
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