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OUR WALK | Genesis 17:1
WHEN ABRAM WAS NINETY-NINE YEARS OLD, THE [A]LORD APPEARED TO HIM AND SAID, “I AM [B]GOD ALMIGHTY [EL SHADDAI]; WALK [HABITUALLY] BEFORE ME [WITH INTEGRITY, KNOWING THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY PRESENCE], AND BE BLAMELESS AND COMPLETE [IN OBEDIENCE TO ME]..
NAMES OF GOD | The Old Testament
| Name of God | Meaning | Application | Bible Reference | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADONAI | The Lord My Great Lord | God is the Master and majestic Lord. God is our total authority. | Psalm 8, Isaiah 40: 3-5, Ezekiel 16:8, Habbakkuk 3:19 | Pronounced: ah-doe-NI Adonai (plural) is derived from the singular Adon (Lord). THis term was pronounced in substitution of YHWH (considered too sacred to be uttered) |
| EL | The Strong One | He is more powerful than any false god. God will overcome all obstacles. We can depend on God. | Exodus 15:2, Numbers 23:22, Deuteronomy 7:9, Mark 15:34 | Pronounced: el Occurs more than 200 times in the Old Testament (including compounds). Generic Semitic name for God, used by other cultures to refer to their gods. El is used in compound proper names such as Israel (wrestles with God), Beth-el (House of God), and El-isha (God is salvation). |
| EL Elohe Yisrael | God, The God of Israel | The God Israel is distinct and separate from all false gods of the world. | Genesis 33: 20, Exodus 5:1, Psalm 68:8, Psalm 106:48 | Pronounced: el el-o-HAY yis-raw-ALE The name of the altar Jacob (Israel) erected after his encounter with God and God’s blessing upon him. (Genesis 32:24-30, Genesis 33:19-20). |
| EL Elyon | The God Most High | He is the Sovereign God in whom we can put our trust. El Elyon has supremacy over all false gods. | Genesis 14:17-22, Psalm 78:35, Daniel 4:34, Acts 16:17 | Pronounced: el EL-yuhn Melchizedek, the king of Salem (Jeru “Salem”) and the priest of God Most High, referred to God as “El Elyon” three times when he blessed Abram. |
| Elohim | The All-Powerful OneCreator | God is the all-powerful creator of the universe. God knows all, creates all, and is everywhere at all times. The plural of “El”. | Genesis 1:1-3, Psalm 78:35, Deuteronomy 10:17, Psalm 68, Mark 13:19 | Pronounced: el-o-HEEM Plural of El. This name is usually associated with God in relation to His creation. Some people use the plural word “Elohim” as proof for the Trinity. (Genesis 1:26) Elohim is also used to refer to false gods and even human judges. (Psalm 82:6-7, John 10:34) |
| El Olam | The Eternal GodThe Everlasting God | He is the Beginning and the End, the One who works His purposes throughout the ages. He gives strength to the weary. | Genesis 21:33, Psalm 90:1-2, Isaiah 40:28, Romans 1:20 | Pronounced: el-o-LAHM Jesus Christ possesses eternal attributes. He is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) He obtained eternal redemption for us. (Hebrews 9:12) |
| El Roi | The God Who Sees Me | There are no circumstances in our lives that escape His fatherly awareness and care. God knows us and our troubles. | Genesis 16:11-14, Psalm 139:7-12 | Pronounced: el-ROY Hagar called the LORD by his name beside a fountain of water in the wilderness, God knows all of our thoughts and feelings. Jesus knew the thoughts of those around him, demonstrating that he is El Roi. (Matthew 22:18;26:21,34: Luke 5:21-24) |
| El Shaddai | The All Sufficient One, The God of the Mountains, God Almighty | God is the all-sufficient source of all of our blessings. God is all-powerful. Our problems are not too big for God to handle. | Genesis 17:1-3; 48:3; 49:25, Genesis 35:11, Psalm 90:2 | Pronounced: el-shaw-DIE Some scholars suggest that Shaddai refers to God’s power evident in His judgment. Others suggest that El Shaddai means “God of the Mountains.” God refers to himself as “El Shaddai” when he confirms his convenant with Abraham. |
| Immanuel | God with Us “I AM” | Jesus is God in our midst. In Him all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form. | Isaiah 7:14; 8:8-10, Matthew 1:23 | Pronounced: ih-MAN-u-el This name indicates that Jesus is more than man. He is also God. Isaiah said that the child born to the virgin would be called “Immanuel”. “(Isaiah 7:14, 9:6). He is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature. (Hebrews 1:3) |
| Jehovah | “I AM, The One Who Is “The Self-Existent One” | God never changes. His promises never fail. When we are faithless, He is faithful. We need to obey Him. | Exodus 3:14, Exodus 6: 2-4, Exodus 34:5-7, Psalm 102 | Pronounced: juh-HO-vah A 16th century German translator wrote the name YHVH (YHWH) using the vowels of Adonai, because the ancient Jewish text from which he was translating had the vowels of Adonai under the consonants of YHVH. By doing this, he came up with the name YaHoVaH. |
| Jehovah-Jireh | “The Lord will Provide | Just as God provide a ram as a substitute for Isaac, He provided His son Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice. God will meet all our needs. | Genesis 22:13-14, Psalm 23, Mark 10:45, Romans 8:2 | Pronounced: juh-HO-vah JI-rah Also known as YHWH-Jireh. Abraham called the place “The Lord will provide” where God provided a ram to be sacrificed instead of his son Isaac. Jesus said that He was the bread of life and anyone who comes to Him will be provided for. (John 6:35) |
| Jehovah-Mekaddishkem | The Lord Who Sanctifies | God sets us apart as a chosen people, a royal priesthood, holy unto God, a people of His own. He cleanses our sin and helps us mature. | Exodus 31:12-13, 1 Peter 1:15, 16, Hebrews 13:12, 1 Thes. 5:23, 24 | Pronounced: juh-HO-vah mek-KAH-dish-KIM Also known as YHWH-Mekaddishkem. We have been set apart, made holy, and redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ, our Jehovah-Mekkadishkem. Therefore, we are to continue to live our lives holy and pleasing to God. (1 Peter 1:13-25) |
| Jehovah-Nissi | The Lord is My Banner | God gives us victory against the flesh, the world and the devil. Our battles are His battles of light against darkness and good against evil. | Exodus 17:15-16, Deuteronomy 20:3-4, Isaiah 11:10-12, Ephesians 6:10-18 | Pronounced: juh-HO-vah NEE-see Also known as YHWH-Nissi. Name of the altar built by Moses after defeating the Amalakites at Rephidim. Isaiah prophesies that the “Root of Jesse” (Jesus) will stand as a banner for the peoples. (Isaiah 11:10) |
| Jehovah-Rapha | The Lord Who Heals | God has provided the final cure for spiritual, physical and emotional sickness in Jesus Christ. God can heal us. | Exodus 15:25-27, Psalm 103:3; Psalm 147:3, 1 Peter 2:24 | Pronounced: juh-HO-vah RAH-fah Also known as YHWH-Rapha. Jesus demonstrated that He was Jehovah-Rapha in his healing of the sick, blind, lame, and casting out demons. Jesus also heals His people from sin and unrighteousness. (Luke 5:31-32) |
| Jehovah-Rohi | The Lord is My Shepherd | The Lord protects, provides, directs, leads, and cares for His people. God tenderly takes care of us as a strong and patient shepherd. | Psalm 23:1-3, Isaiah 53:6; John 10:14-18, Hebrew 13:20, Revelation 7:17 | Pronounced: juh-HO-vah RO-hee Also known as YHWH-Ra’ah (RAH-ah). Jesus is the good shepherd who lay down His life for all people. |
| Jehovah-Sabaoth | The Lord of Hosts The Lord of Armies | The Lord of the hosts of heaven will always fulfill His purposes, even when the hosts of His earthly people fail. | 1 Samuel 1:3 , 1 Samuel 17:45; Psalm 46:7, Malachi 1:10-14, Romans 9:29 | Pronounced: juh-HO-vah sah-bah-OATH Also known as YHWH-Sabaoth (RAH-ah). Many English versions of the Bible translate Sabaoth as Almighty. “Jehovah-Sabaoth” is often translated as the Lord Almighty. Sabaoth is also translated as Heavenly Hosts or Armies |
| Jehovah-Shalom | The Lord is Peace | God defeats our enemies to bring us peace. Jesus is our Prince of Peace. God brings inner peace and harmony. | Numbers 6:22-27 , Judges 6:22-24; Isaiah 9:6, Hebrews 13:20 | Pronounced: juh-HO-vah shah-LOME Also known as YHWH-Shalom. Name of the altar built by Gideon at Ophrah to memorialize God’s message “ Peace be unto thee”. Isaiah tells us that the Messiah will also be known as the “Prince of Peace”, our Jehovah-Shalom. (Isaiah 9:6) |
| Jehovah-Shammah | The Lord is There The Lord is My Companion | God’s presence is not limited or contained in the Tabernacle or Temple, but is accessible to all who love and obey Him. | Ezekiel 48:35 , Psalm 46, Matthew 28:20, Revelation 21) | Pronounced: juh-HO-vah SHAHM-mah Also known as YHWH-Shammah. God revealed to Ezekiel that the name of the New Jerusalem shall be “The Lord is there”. Through Jesus Christ, The Spirit of God dwells in us. (1 Corinthians 3:16) |
| Jehovah-Tsidkenu | The Lord Our Righteousness | Jesus is the King who would come from David’s line, and is the one who imparts His righteousness to us. | Jeremiah 23:5-6, 33:16 , Ezekiel 36:26-27, 2 Corinthians 5:21) | Pronounced: juh-HO-vah tsid-KAY-noo All people sin and fall short of God’s glory, but God freely makes us righteous through faith in Jesus Christ. (Romans 3:22-23). God promised to send a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right. The people will live in safety. (Jeremiah 23:5-6). |
| Yah, or Jah | ”I AM”, The One Who Is The Self-Existent One | God never changes. His promises never fail. When we are faithless, He is faithful. God promises His continuing presence. | Exodus 3:14, 15:2 , Psalm 46:1, Psalm 68:4, Isaiah 26:4 | Pronounced: Yah Shorter form of Yahweh. It is often used when combined with other names or phrases. Hallelujah means “Praise Yah (the Lord),” Elijah means “God is Yah (the Lord)”, and Joshua means “Yah (the Lord) is my salvation”. |
| YHWH | ”I AM”, The One Who Is The Self-Existent One | God never changes. His promises never fail. When we are faithless, He is faithful. | Exodus 3:14, Malachi 3:6 | Pronounced: YAH-way God’s personal name given to Moses. Also called the tetragrammaton (“four letters”). Occurs about 6,800 times. Translated “LORD” in English versions of the Bible, because it became common practice for Jews to say “Lord” (Adonai) instead of saying the name YHWH. |
LOVE
1 Corinthians 13
And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love.
SALVATION
Romans 10:9
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
LIFE
John 10:10
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.