The Names of Our God

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11 Feb 2007 01:23 PM

Did you know that God has several names in the Old Testament? For instance, when you see the word "God", you are reading the Hebrew word "Elohim". When you see the word "Lord", you are reading the Hebrew word "Adonai". Likewise when you see the word "LORD" with all capital letters, you are seeing the Hebrew word Yahweh or Jehovah. The Jehovah names of God are also broken down to several other, more specific names for God. The fascinating thing about the names of God is that they each have a specific meaning that teach us something about the character of God Himself. The following is a list of the names of God as well as what they mean:

1. Jehovah- The self-existant One, the Great I AM, Genesis 2:4

2. Jehovah-Jireh- The Lord will provide, Genesis 22:14

3. Jehovah-Rapha- The Lord who heals, Exodus 15:26

4. Jehovah-Nissi- The Lord our banner, Exodus 17:15 (the only time it is used)

5. Jehovah-Shalom- The Lord our peace, Judges 6:24

6. Jehovah-ra-ah- The Lord my shepherd, Psalm 23

7. Jehovah-tsidkenu- The Lord our righteousness, Jeremiah 23:6

8. Jehovah-shammad- The Lord is present, Ezekiel 48:35

9. Jehovah-Elohim- The Lord our God, Genesis 1:1

10. Jehovah-Sabaoth- The Lord of hosts (angels), I Samuel 1:3

11. El-Elyon- The most high God, Psalm 57:2

12. Adonai- Our master, Exodus 34:23

13. El-Shaddai- Almighty God and strength-giver, Genesis 17:1

14. El-Olam- Everlasting God, Genesis 21:33

15. Jehovah-Mekoddishkem- The Lord who makes holy, Exodus 31:13

16. Jehovah-Qanna- Jealous (for His people) Exodus 20:5

I hope these help you learn something about the character and wondrous power of our God!

For more articles by this blogger, please see:

The Great Commission

The ABC's of Family Bliss

Leading a Child to Christ in 4 Steps

How to Handle Those Crazy Sunday Mornings

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Melissa J (13710) 12 Feb 2007 01:20 AM

Awesome stuff Amy. Thanks for laying that out for us.

jkennedy (176) 12 Feb 2007 02:45 PM

Isn't it amazing that all we have to do is look at the names of God to see all that He does for us! Thank you for reminding me!