Each time they came to the name of god, they would set down the regular pen and pick up a holy pen that was used only for writing gods name. And theres nothing so powerful as the name of our lord god. Why did god give us many different names for himself. The name is associated with the ark of the covenant e. In old testament times a name expressed identification, but also identity. Likewise, the names of god in scripture are various descriptions of his character. Hebrew is an abjad, so the words letters yod, he, vav, he are usually taken for consonants and expanded to yahweh in english in modern jewish culture, it is accepted as forbidden to pronounce the name with the consonantal letters with which it is. It occurs 200 times in ezekiel alone and appears 11 times in daniel chapter 9. It says who we are, its what we are known by to all those around us. Ann spangler is an awardwinning writer whose fascination with the bible has resulted in books that have opened the bible to a wide range of readers. The names of god found in the bible love worth finding. Next to lord yahweh, elohim is the major designation for god.
Abigails explanation about her husband, he is just like his name his name is fool 1 sam 25. Learn all about these special names on this chart that lists each one in english and hebrew or greek and offers the definition, a reference, and its importance today. Then the lord said, my spirit shall not strive with man forever, because he also is flesh. The english word god and its equivalent in other languages is used by multiple religions as a noun or name to refer to different deities, or specifically to the supreme being, as denoted in english by the capitalized and uncapitalized terms god and god. This name elohim or god appears 31 times in the first chapter of genesis alone. Names of god encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Names of god in the bible scripture verses and meaning. The hebrew name adonai, which is used in the bible 439 times, is translated as lord and recognizes gods superiority over his followers. The names of god in the old testament free online bible. Understanding the names of god will help us understand how to praise and worship him more effectively. It is employed to indicate gods role as the one who controls all created agencies and beings. Hence especially in the hebrew mentality the concept of name was very important the personal character of a name in addition the a name is something personal, it is what identifies us as. This is a list of hebrew names of god in the old testament.
The bible says the name of the lord is like a strong tower. God has many names and each reveals him in a different way. Yahweh is considered to be the most proper name for god by jews and christians. Now the bestselling author of praying the names of god and praying the names of jesus uncovers the richness of gods character and love found in his names right within the bible text. You will learn about gods character, his nature, and how completely he cares for you. The names of god bible is a unique version of the bible, as it uses the hebrew names of god, jesus and the holy spirit throughout the old and new testaments. Especially in hebrew thought but also in nearly all cultures there was the conception that the appellation by which someone was known in some way communicated something of his character. The name elohim is used to refer to god about 238 times in the bible.
There are a number of instances where no name of god is employed, but where simply the term name in reference to god is used as the point of focus. 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. This list presents the biblical names of god and jesus and where they are located in scripture. As we read through scripture we can see the importance of names, therefore, it should be a priority in our lives to learn the names of god.
Adonai lord, master adonoy lord, master use in the bible. In a broad sense, then, gods name is equal to all that the bible and creation tell us about god. Hl\a, occurs more than 2, 250 times, sometimes with an addition such as god of abrahamisrael but mostly it is free standing. Now the bestselling author of praying the names of god reveals the richness of gods character and love found in his names. In fact, one of the ways god reveals himself to us in scripture is through his names. Names in biblical times were very important,as they revealed a persons character. The command, you shall not take the name of the lord your god in vain exodus 20. Studying the names of god is one of the most uplifting bible adventures a christian can explore. It is translated into english as lord in all capital letters. In the final moments of the message, i gave a quick tour of how god reveals himself in every book of the bible.
But you have come to mount zion and to the city of the living god, the heavenly jerusalem. This chart shows 21 names of god, gives the definition, a scripture reference, and shows how to apply it to our lives today. I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called faithful and true. God is known in judah, his name is great in israel. Whether or not the book of life is an actual book or simply a metaphor for gods recordkeeping activities, the reality it speaks of is that ones name must be in it to be counted among the redeemed. Each of god s names tells us something important about god, his character, and how he relates to us. The bible also makes it very clear that our names are guaranteed to be in the book of life purely based on our relationship with jesus christ. God is the more common, appearing in the text over a thousand times. Names, titles and characters of jesus christ includes the son, the father, god, jehovah, the almighty, the word, the man, the babe, jesus, the lamb of god. The name of god used most often in the hebrew bible is yhwh. The names of god bible, gods word translation by ann spangler. Scripture is a longstanding goto resource for parents when choosing.
Stone writes, indeed we cannot say all that the mysterious word god means to us until we know more about him. One of the best ways to get to know god on a deeper level is to know the names and titles both he and his people give to him. Jesus christ is the lord of hosts, the captain of the armies of heaven. Names in the bible can signify origin, purpose, traits and characteristics of the person. Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation. Gods many names reveal not only different dimensions of his character but also point to their fulfillment in the person and work of. There are many names for god given in the old testament, and each will enrich your worship and prayer life. God has kept each of his loyal servants in his memory, as if writing their names down in a book, since the founding of the world of mankind. The names of god bible, the newest addition to our online library, restores thousands of names and titles to their hebrew equivalent. The names of god bible now available on bible gateway. She is the author or coauthor of several bestselling books, including praying the names of god, praying the names of jesus, women of the bible, and sitting at the feet of rabbi jesus. The name of god was so sacred to the ancient jewish scribes that they used a special pen to write the name of god as they reproduced the scriptures.
The result is a unique reading experience in which youll see how the authors of scripture referred to the living god who inspired and rescued them. He didnt only exist thousands of years ago, when these names were first revealed. These names are in hebrew and are found in the old testament. Names of godnames of christnames of the holy spirit set. During my last message of the real questions people ask series, i ended it by teaching about the bible itself. Participant handouts for names and titles of god 1 list of the names and titles of god. All the names used in a particular book are listed at the beginning of the first chapter. For instance, jacobs name, who stole the firstborn blessing from esau means supplanter or trickster. Each of gods names tells us something important about god, his character, and how he relates to us. The names of god bible gods word edition ann spangler. God later changed his name to israel, which means having power with god or gods fighter in the final book of the bible one of the promises given to overcomers is a. Elohim, which means one true god, can be found in deuteronomy 5. There are various names of god, many of which enumerate the various qualities of a supreme being.
The nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of god came in to the daughters of. A full list of names and titles, with a pronunciation guide, is listed in the front of the bible. The bible mentions myriads of angels, who wage war against the armies of hell, who try to destroy mankind. The bible uses different names of god to convey specific, personal meaning and identity. In contrast to the variety of absolute or personal names of god in the old testament, the new testament uses only two, according to the international standard bible encyclopaedia.
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