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God’s name, Yahweh, refers to his saving activity, his punishment of sins, his forgiveness of sins, and his faithfulness. Let’s take a look at the two passages where God reveals the meaning of his name to discover what it tells us about the one true God (Ex 3:7–22; 34:1–9).
- Elohim (God) God is Elohim—He is your Creator. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) Have you given much thought to the power God used to create the universe?
- Elohim Chayim (The Living God) God is Elohim Chayim—He is the Living God. “Today you will know that the living God is among you.” (Joshua 3:10) “Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said.
- Abba (Father) God is Abba—He is your Father. “So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children.
- Jehovah-Jireh (The Lord Will Provide) God is Jehovah-jireh—the Lord will provide. “When they arrived at the place where God had told him to go, Abraham built an altar and arranged the wood on it.
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Here is a list of 15 Jehovah names of God and their meaning in the Bible. I’ve included scripture references from the Old Testament and the New Testament that give further insight into the meaning of each name. Scroll to the bottom of the page to download a printable version of these names of God along with the scriptures.
I’ve created a printable names of God and their meanings chartso you can continue to meditate on these names of God in the Bible and their meanings. This reading plan would be a great way for you and your family to prepare your hearts for advent as we celebrate the coming of our Savior. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram
The names of God reveal the character and nature of God. They reveal who He is and how He reveals Himself in our lives and circumstances. Use the printable names of God list above to meditate on who He is and ask Him to manifest Himself in your life according to these names and attributes. Related Posts and Resources: 1. How to Use the Inductive Bi...
Jul 5, 2024 · The Bible contains various names for God, each of which represents a unique way through which God reveals Himself to humanity. The most used names for God throughout Scripture are: Elohim, Adonai, El Roi, El Shaddai, Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Rapha, Jehovah Shalom, Yahweh, YHWH, and LORD.
- Danielle Bernock
- EL, ELOAH [el, el-oh-ah]: God "mighty, strong, prominent" (Nehemiah 9:17; Psalm 139:19) – etymologically, El appears to mean “power” and “might” (Genesis 31:29).
- ELOHIM [el-oh-heem]: God “Creator, Mighty and Strong” (Genesis 17:7; Jeremiah 31:33) – the plural form of Eloah. Being plural, Elohim which accommodates the doctrine of the Trinity.
- EL SHADDAI [el-shah-dahy]: “God Almighty,” “The Mighty One of Jacob” (Genesis 49:24; Psalm 132:2,5) – speaks to God’s ultimate power over all.
- ADONAI [ˌædɒˈnaɪ; ah-daw-nahy]: “Lord” (Genesis 15:2; Judges 6:15) – used in place of YHWH, which was thought by the Jews to be too sacred to be uttered by sinful men.
The word God is found throughout the Bible, but the Lord reveals Himself more personally through the names with which He introduces Himself in Scripture. These names help us when we address Him in prayer. Just as we want to call people by the right term or name, so we want to address God with appropriate wisdom and reverence whenever we pray.
God’s name declares much about His person, but it is God’s Word that reveals God and His name. We know what God is like, not only by His perfections and works, but also by His names. They tell us many things about God’s care and concern for his own.
