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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