Is it permissible to say "God" in English when it is forbidden in Hebrew: ("my god")
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Is it permissible to say "God" in English when it is forbidden in Hebrew: ("my god")
Answer
Shalom and blessings
It is forbidden to say the name of God even in English. However, there are some leniencies in this matter.
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source
Mishna Berura, Siman 85, Se'if Katan 10. Mishna Berura, Siman 215, Se'if Katan 19.
However, see Shach, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 179, Se'if Katan 11, Tumim, Siman 27.
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