Biblical names and their meanings the israel of god. It expresses the extreme sovereignty and majesty of god and his highest preeminence. None of the ancient people used the name elohim to speak of only one of their gods, but they used elohim to speak of their gods as a whole. And it is this god that propels the creation narrative forward to its climactic declaration of all that was made as very good. Elyon literally means most high and is used both adjectivally and substantivally throughout the old testament. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Adding new material to excerpts from her bestsellers praying the names of god and praying the names of jesus, ann spangler offers 52 scripturebased studies revealing important aspects of god s multifaceted character. It is often difficult to distinguish between the personal and the attributive names of god, the two divisions necessarily shading into each other. Together, her books have sold nearly 3 million copies. Pastors and preachers will find this 220page book a. John knowing that in hebrew john means god ishas been. Understanding the names of god will help us understand how to praise and worship him more effectively. The lord jesus said in his high priestly prayer in john 17.
Jehovah mkaddesh or yahweh mkaddesh transliterations from hebrew meaning. Not only was god the healer in the old testament, but jesus christ revealed the healing heart of god for all of us, more than ever. 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. Christian study topics the more gods people came to know him, the more names they gave him. Biblical names show the character of the one who possesses that name. The bible has a number of names for itself, and reading them might be confusing if youre not familiar with them. I would like to speak for a little while on the subject, the names of god. Jesus, in fact, shocked and offended the religious leaders of his day by claiming that he had a fatherson relationship with the god whose name they feared even to pronounce. The english form jehovah was formed during the middle ages by combining the.
Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of god 1 corinthians 10. Verses marked niv are taken from the holy bible, new international version, niv. Rather they are revelatory instruments, appearing at nodal points in the career of the israelitish. While the bible records several names of god, it also speaks of the name of god in the singular as, for instance in the following statements. There are various names of god, many of which enumerate the various qualities of a supreme being. 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. The bible affirms that the one true god exists as a trinity. Experience the lord in a new and deeper way by studying his names and titles. Praying through the names of god harvest house publishers. Ten names of god 10 5 ab, abba father ab, abba the name though the old testament provides many rich names and titles for god, the new testament reveals him most fully.
Studying the names of god is one of the most uplifting bible adventures a christian can explore. Some of the preceding are really attributive, made personal by usage. 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. 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.
Elohim comes from the hebrew root meaning strength or power, and has the unusual characteristic of being plural in form. Adding new material to excerpts from her bestsellers praying the names of god and praying the names of jesus, ann spangler offers 52 scripturebased studies revealing important aspects of gods multifaceted character. The study of gods many names will give us a greater knowledge of our wonderful god. Thou shalt not take the name of the lord thy god in vain, ex. Likewise, the names of god in scripture are various descriptions of his character. And he said, say this to the people of israel, i am has sent me to you. Essential to our ability to glorify god is the knowledge of god and knowing him personally in view of that knowledge. The following are the most prominent descriptive or attributive names. It is used of false gods, but when used of the true god, it is a plural of majesty and intimates the trinity. So then, and much more so, do the names of god convey the manyfaceted character and work of our god. This makes the god of the bible, elohim, the truly unique one, the crea tor of all.
The names of god the names of god in the bible a persons name is a description of his character. Thus, the people of god in the bible were able to call on the name of the lord for peace, deliverance, productivity, victory, encouragement, safety, protection, provision, power, and myriads of other things. Foster, phd the book of genesis begins with the majestic line, in the beginning god. Discover the hebrew names of god within the biblical text. When we study these names that he reveals to us in the bible, we will better. This list presents the biblical names of god and jesus and where they are located in scripture. When the bible speaks of god, the name used holds more significance than you ever. In the tanakh, e lohim is the normal word for a god or the great god or gods, given that the im suffix makes a word plural in hebrew.
Heavens ethereal inhabitants float about like disembodied spirits, donning halos and endlessly strumming miniature harps atop clouds of cotton. Hearing and seeing the amazing names of god helps us know who god is, and it gives us a deep sense of awe for our wonderful and great god and father. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need. Scripture is given by inspiration of god, and is profitable for doctrine rom. The names of god bible gods word edition ann spangler. It will also provide you with a rich assortment of truths that you can use to praise and honor our glorious god. A name that means god is merciful and gracious colour of peace, a beautiful white colour. Names and titles of god is designed for laypeople who want to make a serious, and at the same time spiritual, study of the names of god. Take a closer look and you will see new and wonderful things revealed. Names of god edited society of biblical literature.
Psa 68 god is the all powerful creator of the universe. These names will give you powerful insights about his character. Study the different names of god from hebrew and scripture and let his blessings fill your life, as you build a relationship with god, based on every aspect of his names. Several times, you will find that, as god changes the character of a man, he changes the name of the man to fit his new character. The lord is my shepherd jehovah raah shepherd the lord my sheperd raah to pasture, tend, graze, feed. God made you on purpose 1 of 11 by chuck mcalister. Distinctive of the hebrewchristian system is the use of the names for deity as instruments for divine disclosure. 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. Dec, 2014 i would like to speak for a little while on the subject, the names of god. However, many transliteration systems, as well as modern hebrew pronunciation, merge. This inspiring video shows several of the most important hebrew names of god.
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. Hebrews 11 provides a record of some of the greatest and. In may 2006 god told me, teach my name to the church. The great purpose of man, especially the believer in christ, is to glorify god.
Small group leaders and teachers will find it a wonderful guidebook to an 11week study, complete with handouts that can be duplicated for group members. Names of god in the old testament part 1 barnes bible charts name meaning significance reference yahweh the lord the proper name of the divine genesis 2. His titles revealed in scripture elohim or elohay is the first name for god found in the bible, and its used throughout the old testament over 2,300 times. My prayer for you, is that you are led into a deeper and incredible experience, into his goodness and love. Names and titles of god, exposition and bible study. In the old testament times, a name was not only identification, but an identity as well. Heres a list of the names the bible uses to reference itself and a few passages for each to give you context. Portrays the lord as the shepherd who cares for his people. In a broad sense, then, gods name is equal to all that the bible and creation tell us about god. Up until the midtwentieth century, the use of the word adoshem combining the first two. In christian theology the name of god has always had much deeper meaning and significance. Introduction the list of great characters from the old testament would, no doubt, be a quite lengthy one. It contains more than 2,500 bible and bible related proper names and their meanings.
It contains more than 2,500 bible and biblerelated proper names and their meanings. The kingdom of god and the eternal state 257 generally quietlike a cosmic hospital or giant library in the sky. Participant handouts for names and titles of god 1 list of the names and titles of god. God also said to moses, say this to the people of israel, the lord, the god of your fathers, the god of abraham, the god of isaac, and the god of jacob, has sent me to. Over 100 biblical names of god by keith 5 years ago christian study topics the more god s people came to know him, the more names they gave him. God my father abiezer father of help abigail the fathers joy abihail the father of strength abihu he is my father abihud father of praise. God, so it must come from men, and their ideas about god, with of course the the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of christ, who is the image of god, should shine unto them.
It is especially used of gods sovereignty, creative work, mighty work for israel and in relation to his sovereignty isa. You will learn about god s character, his nature, and how completely he cares for you. Names of god definition and verses of bible references on the topic of names of god using naves topical bible concordance online. 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. Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. The name of god most often used in the hebrew bible is the tetragrammaton yhwh. Explore all the biblical names of god to grow in faith, discover your eternal destiny, and get to know him better. Names of god, part 3 overview of the names of god in scripture 1 elohim. To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. The names of god in the bible, a persons name is a description of his or her character. Pdf the names of god in genesis timothy sliedrecht. God is known in judah, his name is great in israel.
Understand the meaning and significance of each name. This list of names of god helps you experience how majestic god is and how deeply he loves you. Names follow the genealogy in the gospel of matthew ch. Some hebrew words of uncertain meaning have been left out. The several names, simple and compound, employed in both the ot and the nt are not mere human designations or constructs. You will find these names throughout both the old and new testaments.