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- EL. Translated God. (mighty, strong, prominent) used 250 times in the Old Testament; Genesis 7.1 The Lord said to Noah, “Come into the ark, you and all your household, for I consider you godly among this generation.
- ELOHIM. Translated God (a plural noun, more than two, used with singular verbs, the dual form Eloah is used in Job); Elohim occurs 2,570 times in the OT, 32 times in Gen.
- EL SHADDAI. Translated God Almighty or “God All Sufficient.” 48 times in the OT, 31 times in Job. The Septuagint uses Greek “ikanos” meaning “all-sufficient” or “self-sufficient.”
- ADONAI. Translated Lord in our English Bibles (Capitol letter ‘L ‘, lower case, ‘ord’) (Adonai is plural, the sing. is “adon”). “Master” or “Lord” 300 times in the OT always plural when referring to God, when sing.
- Exodus 3:14. 14 God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ” Read Chapter All Versions.
- Exodus 3:15. 15 God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’
- Exodus 20:7. 7 “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. Read Chapter All Versions.
- Exodus 34:14. 14 Do not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. Read Chapter All Versions.
- 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.
- Elohim
- Adonai
- Jehovah
- Jehovah-Jireh
- Jehovah-Rapha
- Jehovah-Shalom
- Jehovah-Nissi
- Jehovah-Tsidkenu
- Jehovah-Shammah
- Abba
This name of God refers to His position as the supreme Creator and Ruler of all things. It is often translated as “God” or “Lord.” References: Genesis 1:1, Psalm 19:1
Adonai means “Lord” or “Master,” and it emphasizes His sovereignty and authority. References: Psalm 110:1, Isaiah 6:1
Jehovah, the name of God is derived from the Hebrew word for “to be,” and it conveys His eternal, unchanging nature. References: Exodus 6:3, Psalm 83:18
Jehovah-Jireh means “The Lord will provide,” and it speaks to His faithfulness in meeting our needs. Reference: Genesis 22:14
Jehovah-Rapha means “The Lord who heals,” and it speaks to His power to restore and heal us physically and spiritually. Reference: Exodus 15:26
This name of God means “The Lord is peace,” and it reminds us of His presence and protection in times of turmoil. Reference: Judges 6:24
Jehovah-Nissi means “The Lord is my banner,” and it speaks to His role as our protector and defender. Reference: Exodus 17:15
This name of God means “The Lord our righteousness,” and it reminds us of His perfect holiness and our need for His grace. Reference: Jeremiah 23:6
Jehovah-Shammah means “The Lord is there,” and it speaks to His ever-present nature and His presence in our lives. Reference: Ezekiel 48:35
Abba means “Father,” and it emphasizes His loving, personal relationship with us as His children. References: Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6
We'll discover the meaning of many of these Bible names of God along with what they tell us about His character and how we can use them to know Him better and call upon Him in prayer. There is something more intimate and personal when we use someone's name in conversation.
Knowing God by His personal names is one of the greatest privileges for followers of Christ. 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.
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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.
