What Name Are You Calling Him Today?

God has many names.

If you have ever done any study on the names of God, you’ll note that each name has a different meaning–many attributes and promises of the one and only God we worship.

EL ELOAH: God “mighty, strong, prominent” (Genesis 7:1; Isaiah 9:6)

ELOHIM: God “Creator, Mighty and Strong” (Genesis 17:7; Jeremiah 31:33)

EL SHADDAI: “God Almighty,” “The Mighty One of Jacob” (Genesis 49:24; Psalm 132:2, 5)

ADONAI: “Lord” (Genesis 15:2; Judges 6:15)

YHWH / YAHWEH / JEHOVAH: “LORD” (Deuteronomy 6:4; Daniel 9:14)

JEHOVAH-JIREH: “The Lord Will Provide” (Genesis 22:14)

JEHOVAH-RAPHA: “The Lord Who Heals” (Exodus 15:26)

JEHOVAH-NISSI: “The Lord Our Banner” (Exodus 17:15)

JEHOVAH-M’KADDESH: “The Lord Who Sanctifies, Makes Holy” (Leviticus 20:8; Ezekiel 37:28)

JEHOVAH-SHALOM: “The Lord Our Peace” (Judges 6:24)

JEHOVAH-TSIDKENU: “The Lord Our Righteousness” (Jeremiah 33:16)

JEHOVAH-ROHI: “The Lord Our Shepherd” (Psalm 23:1)

JEHOVAH-ELOHIM: “LORD God” (Genesis 2:4; Psalm 59:5)

JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH: “The Lord Is There” (Ezekiel 48:35)

JEHOVAH-SABAOTH: “The Lord of Hosts” (Isaiah 1:24; Psalm 46:7)

EL ELYON: “Most High” (Deuteronomy 26:19)

EL ROI: “God of Seeing” (Genesis 16:13)

EL OLAM: “Everlasting God” (Psalm 90:1-3)

EL GIBHOR: “Mighty God” (Isaiah 9:6)

More explanation on the names of God.

These names denote power, holiness, and the Ultimate, Divine Heavenly Father for all humankind.

I’ve been thinking a lot about the names of God lately. I’ve been praying His names, addressing him for who he is and what he’s promised.

Share with me: By which name are you calling Him today and why?

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9 responses to “What Name Are You Calling Him Today?

  1. Gabrielle Meyer

    JEHOVAH-NISSI: “The Lord Our Banner” – More and more I’ve been called to raise His name high above my head and declare Who I live and fight for. As I write my blog and continue pursuing my ministry, I’m being called to stand under His banner and battle for His Kingdom. His name goes before me!

  2. I’ve been doing a study on the names of God lately and posting an exploration of one each week. I love how God is one person with so many facets.

    I think I’ve been comforted by El Roi lately: the fact that God sees me and what I’m going through, that my hard work is not in vain, that He has a plan.

  3. This is wonderful! Thanks for sharing the list!

  4. wendypainemiller

    Shalom. It’s something He’s teaching me.
    ~ Wendy

  5. Hannah Joy

    YAHWEH–“Lord”

    There’s something so simple, and yet, so wonderfully mighty about that name. It reminds me in the simple moments that He is LORD.

  6. I LOVE that everyone has picked a different one so far. It’s SO cool how He speaks and moves in us in such different ways, yet all at the same time.

  7. Amy Leigh Simpson

    I’ve been calling him Jehovah-Rapha, every day and every time the doctors come back with a bad report. They just don’t know how big my God is!

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