"And those who know Your name will put their trust in You,
For You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You."
Psalm 9:10
There are over 30 Hebrew names for God in the Old Testament. They are important, because they reveal His attributes and character. Here are just a few:
ELOHIM......Genesis 1:1, Psalm 19:1
meaning "God", a reference to God's power and might.
ADONAI......Malachi 1:6
meaning "Lord", a reference to the Lordship of God.
JEHOVAH--YAHWEH.....Genesis 2:4
a reference to God's divine salvation.
JEHOVAH-MACCADDESHEM.......Exodus 31:13
meaning "The Lord thy sanctifier"
JEHOVAH-ROHI......Psalm 23:1
meaning "The Lord my shepherd"
JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH.......Ezekiel 48:35
meaning "The Lord who is present"
JEHOVAH-RAPHA.........Exodus 15:26
meaning "The Lord our healer"
JEHOVAH-TSIDKENU......Jeremiah 23:6
meaning "The Lord our righteousness"
JEHOVAH-JIREH.........Genesis 22:13-14
meaning "The Lord will provide"
JEHOVAH-NISSI.........Exodus 17:15
meaning "The Lord our banner"
JEHOVAH-SHALOM........Judges 6:24
meaning "The Lord is peace"
JEHOVAH-SABBAOTH......Isaiah 6:1-3
meaning "The Lord of Hosts"
JEHOVAH-GMOLAH........Jeremiah 51:6
meaning "The God of Recompense"
EL-ELYON..............Genesis 14:17-20,Isaiah 14:13-14
meaning "The most high God
EL-ROI................Genesis 16:13
meaning "The strong one who sees"
EL-SHADDAI............Genesis 17:1,Psalm 91:1
meaning "The God of the mountains or God Almighty"
EL-OLAM...............Isaiah 40:28-31
meaning "The everlasting God"
The Lord says, "You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart." (Jeremiah 29:13). God always comes to the one who seeks Him. And He comes in the fullness of who He is, encompassing all these names. Those who place their trust in Him will never be disappointed. "But let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, That those who love Your name may exult in You." (Psalm 5:11)
Today's music video The Name of Jesus by Chris Tomlin focuses on the name of our Savior and the power it has.
I love you, I'm thinking of you, and I'm praying for you.
I love the beautiful names of Jesus, (even though my memory is awful). I never remember them all and have to reread them often. Thank you for sharing them with us this morning.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs,
Betsy
It is clear from all the many names for God that He is everything and is truly all we need.
ReplyDeleteWhen I discovered all the meanings of the different names of God in a Bible study, I was amazed.
ReplyDeleteHappy week to you!