Why, then, have some translators left this name out of their translations of the bible and replaced it with titles. Understanding the names of god will help us understand how to praise and worship him more effectively. This chart shows 21 old testament names of god, gives the definition, a scripture reference. Jehovah and adonai 35 week 3 jehovah nissi and jehovah tsaba 63 week 4 jehovah rohi and jehovah jireh 91. Yahweh jireh differs from elohim, the allknowing one. The name jehovah jireh is a name that is crucial for us today as we seek to know the father.
The seven redemptive names of god absolute bible study. Derivation and meaning the name jehovah is derived from the hebrew verb hayah to be, or to become. Give me the capacity to love you deeply and to receive the love you have for me. Biblical names and their meanings hitchcocks bible names dictionary this dictionary is from hitchcocks new and complete analysis of the holy bible, published in the late 1800s. Your enemies will cower before you, and you will tread on their heights. The name jehovah is combined with ten other words, which form what are known as the jehovah titles. God says to the people of israel, if you listen carefully to the lord your god and do what is right in his. It contains more than 2,500 bible and biblerelated proper names and their meanings. The lord god of gods, the lord, mighty, powerful, strong one over all. Jehovah the meaning of gods name and its use bible teach. Praying through the names of god harvest house publishers. Is he god almighty, the most high, lord, master, jehovah, your righteousness, the everlasting god, your provider, the all. Read the text carefully and answer the following questions. The revelation of the name jehovahjireh, genesis 22.
This is the first name of god revealed in the bible genesis 1. Online resources for studying the attributes of god. Do they really need to know all these names that many adults dont even know. Some hebrew words of uncertain meaning have been left out.
Isnt it enough for children to know a few terms such as god, good shepherd, jesus, messiah, and savior. This name appears only one time in the old testament scriptures in jeremiah 51. It is used about 2,570 times in the old testament and translated god in the english bible. Jehovah s name exalting the name of jesus christ if i be lifted up i will draw all men unto me. Compound names of god in the old testament jehovah elohim genesis 2. Included is a link to the scripture verse where the first mention of that name of god occurs along with how many times that name is mentioned throughout the bible. Here are some of the betterknown names of god in the bible. Throughout scripture god reveals himself to us through his names. Referring to god in a name that identifies with your situation tends to make things easier for you at the time. See also the new world translation, 20 edition, appendix a4. You can do this in confidence because each of gods names in scripture reveals an aspect of his nature suited to the need of the moment.
Praying the names and attributes of god the navigators. The meanings behind gods names reveal the central personality and nature of the one who bears them. The chief meaning of jehovah is derived from the hebrew word havah meaning to be or to exist. The title of that lead article, published in this years mayjune issue, is facts and myths about the. He said, if you listen carefully to the lord your god and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, i will not bring on you any of the diseases i brought on the egyptians, for i am the lord jehovah, who heals rophe you. The names of god and their meaning in the old testament. For this reason alone, we should hunger to understand the significance of the names of god. The name is used in context where god appears as the source of fertility and life.
All are noted in the margin, in all their occurrences. The jehovah god of the old testament is the lord jesus christ of the new testament john 10. When we pray to elohim, we remember that he is the one who began it all, creating the heavens and the earth and separating light from darkness, water from dry land, night from day. This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the lord jehovah god. Our proper response to him is to fall down in fear and awe of the one who possesses all authority.
Those who know your name will put their trust in you psalm 9. Perhaps you are wondering, why a study for children on the names of god. There are other compound phrases in which the name jehovah appears. If he wasnt, and didnt fulfill, and in him was them seven compound names, he wasnt jehovah jireh. I love having these verse cards to keep in my purse, in my car, around my mirror, at my desk, etc. The names of god, the names of god and their meanings, extensive list of gods names and attributes. To contend that shaddai is merely a mountain deity is to disregard the place the name is given in the scriptures. These names will give you powerful insights about his character. Pink let me see thy glory a study of the attributes of god by bob deffinbaugh, th. Jehovah rapha more properly yahwehrapha means the lord who heals in hebrew. There are many names for god given in the old testament, and each has a special blessing for us. We will conclude with the last two verses of this psalm.
To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. Use this guide to enrich your understanding of god by taking a description of him and meditating on it, drawing you into worship throughout the day. Further references of the name jehovah nissi in the old testament. There were many leaders mentioned in the bible and their names meant something when they were alive, but they are all gone now. In defense of jehovah an analysis of the article facts and myths about the sacred name. These names focus primarily on the names of the father.
While the origin and meaning of this name are uncertain, its significance is clear. To this day, people still use that name as a proverb. General and proper names for gods in the hebrew bible. Where my heart has become hardened or jaded, remind me of the purity of. Ten names of god 2 1 elohim god, mighty creator eloheem the name elohim is the hebrew word for god that appears in the very first sentence of the bible. This is the ninth of the compound names for jehovah. Also, in this regard, it should be observed that in some contexts the names yahweh and elshaddai are used. What are the different names of god, and what do they mean.
The names of god in the bible, a persons name is a description of his or her character. The acronym ynca stands for yahwehs new covenant assembly. Attributes of god cfsa notes the solitariness of god the decrees of god the knowledge of god the foreknowledge of god. You want to know the 12 names of jesus such as jehovah raffa. It will also provide you with a rich assortment of truths that you can use to praise and honor our glorious god. When applied to god, the name elyon stresses his strength, extreme sovereignty, and highest supremacy.
Jehovah rapha is one of the many different names of god found in the old testament. Study 12 terms the 12 names of god flashcards quizlet. The name is literally, the lord who sees, or the lord who will see to it. Biblical names and their meanings the israel of god.
Jehovah, to know you and to be known by youto experience the depth of this intimacy is my hearts greatest cry. His love encompasses the world, and embraces each of us personally and. Strictly speaking these are not names of god, but are phrases that express certain truths about him. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need. It is a name that assures us that our heavenly father is able to provide any need we have. Gods names and their meanings the names of god in the bible. Any discussion about the meaning of these terms begins with the recognition that they were used as gneral and proper names. The seven redemptive names of god show his love and compassion for us, and psalm 23 illustrates the meaning behind these names. The range of meanings include those of authority and discipline, but also those of compassion, care, protection, and provision. It also suggests to become or specifically to become known this denotes a god who reveals himself unceasingly. There is jehovah jireh, gods provided sacrifice, and youll have to admit that or say he wasnt the son of god. This list is intended to help you get started learning his names and using these.
It contains more than 2,500 bible and bible related proper names. Attributes of god california state university, northridge. Jehovahel gmolah the sixteenth name we want to consider is jehovahel gmolah. How to see many amazing names of god newcreeations.
When the name is used in the plur al meaning israel s god, it may indicate fulness and manifoldness of the divi ne nature, or even an early. Each of the many names of god describes a different aspect of his manyfaceted character. Praying and pronouncing the names of god tony evans. Names of god below are the various names of god listed in the order of their first appearance in the bible. Gods personal name, jehovah, appears some 7,000 times in the bible. The seven compound names of jehovah spoken word church. The hebrew meaning of the divine names and the english meaning of the jehovah titles in the bible. This name, the tetragrammaton of the greeks, was held by the later jews to be so sacred that it was never pronounced except by the high priest on the great day of atonement, when he entered into the most holy place. The patriarchs knowledge of jehovah 31 walk before me, and be thou perfect. So abraham called that place the lord will provide.
Abraham named the place jehovahjireh which means the lord will provide. Names of jehovah and their meanings pdf the bestselling names of god pamphlet is a wonderful tool for understanding gods character and personal attributes. Likewise, the names of god in scripture are various descriptions of his character. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This is a set of 11 cards that feature 10 different names of god with their meanings and scripture passages in which they are used. Weve compiled 30 names and attributes of god with accompanying verses to help you learn more about him and be drawn into worship. Heres a fairly comprehensive list of the names of god grouped according to the chapter classification of names in names and titles of god jesuswalk, 2010, by dr.
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