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In the New Testament, God’s name is manifested most clearly in Jesus Christ. He is called “the Word” (John 1:1), and Jesus Himself makes the claim that He has revealed the name of God (John 17:6). God’s name is His promise to dwell with His people.
THE NAMES OF GOD. OLD TESTAMENT NAMES FOR GOD (with Scripture references) ELOHIM......Genesis 1:1, Psalm 19:1. meaning "God", a reference to God's power and might. ADONAI......Malachi 1:6. meaning "Lord", a reference to the Lordship of God. JEHOVAH--YAHWEH.....Genesis 2:4. a reference to God's divine salvation.
God has recorded a great deal about Himself, His nature, and the way He works through the revelation of His names. The Bible begins with the name of God (Genesis 1:1) and ends with the name of Jesus (Revelation 22:21). Each name revealed in Scripture is a progressive revelation, adding to what is revealed about the Trinity of God.
• The name of God is commanded to be treated as God Himself (Psalm 103:1; Malachi 3:16). • To call on the name of the Lord was the same as worshipping God (Genesis 12:8; 13:4; 21:33; 26:25).
This dictionary is from "Hitchcock's New and Complete Analysis of the Holy Bible," published in the late 1800s. It contains more than 2,500 Bible and Bible-related proper names and their meanings. Some Hebrew words of uncertain meaning have been left out. It is out of copyright, so feel free to copy and distribute it.
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Jun 6, 2015 · 1. Elohim. This is the first name of God revealed in the Bible (Genesis 1:1). It is used about 2,570 times in the Old Testament and translated “God” in the English Bible. El (singular) Elohim (plural). It is used 2,310 times as a name for the true God. Meaning.
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The Names of God. Jehovah-Elohiym — the Eternal Creator (Gen 2:4-25) Adonai-Jehovah — the Lord our Sovereign; Master Jehovah (Gen 15:2,8.
