The seven compound names of jehovah spoken word church. Almost all believers know that god was once named jehovah in the age of law and jesus in the age of grace. The english translation of jehovahel gmolah is the lord of recompense. Jehovah is the 57,937 th most popular name of all time. Each of the many names of god describes a different aspect of his manyfaceted character. The names of god free list character building for families. This is the ninth of the compound names for jehovah.
Something more than a theoretical knowledge of god is needed by us. This is the eleventh of the compound names for jehovah. Though god is infinitely far above our ability to fully understand, he tells us through the scriptures very. Jehovahshammah the eighteenth and last name we want to consider is jehovah shammah. Should we use the name jehovah jehovah jehovah jehovah. If men edited out the name of god, yhwh, when they copied the new testament, as only the watchtower organization claims, then how can we have any confidence in any of the new t. Under his banner we go from triumph to triumph and say, thanks be to god, who gives us the victory through our lord jesus christ 1 corinthians 15. This is the first name of god revealed in the bible genesis 1. Elohim god creator, preserver, keeper of his covenant. Jehovah s name exalting the name of jesus christ if i be lifted up i will draw all men unto me.
Names and attributes of god community bible church. Thus when the vowels of the divine name were lost, in a very real sense the. The pronunciation jehovah was unknown in ancient jewish circles, and is based upon a later misunderstanding of the scribal practice of using the vowels of the word adonai with the consonants of yhwh. A detailed history of the name jehovah researched and greatly appreciated for the church of yahweh by jeroen ashton. The name indicates that god has not abandoned jerusalem, leaving it in ruins, but that there will be a restoration.
Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need. There is jehovahjireh, gods provided sacrifice, and youll have to admit that or say he wasnt the son of god. The the primary names of god, the compound names, the many descriptive titles and names of god given in scripture. Titles and names of god, divine creator, adonai, elohim hashem jehovah the only one god of gods. Manual of christian doctrine by louis berkhof aug 1, 2007 isbn 1930367902 pages 19. Many of them are of common ancient near eastern origin. The names of god, a comprehensive list of the names of god in the old testament. Adonai, elyon, and avinu are regarded by some jews not as names, but as titles highlighting different aspects of yhwh and the various roles of god. The jehovah names of god contributed by larry semore on feb 9, 2017 message contributor based on 1 rating.
It is a name that assures us that our heavenly father is able to provide any need we have. This name appears only one time in the old testament, and it is found in the last verse of the prophet ezekiel 48. The names of god the names of god in the bible a persons name is a description of his character. By understanding the various names of god he is more fully revealed to us. Attributes of god california state university, northridge. Then shall we know, if we follow on in the path of obedience to know the lord hosea 6. In christian theology the name of god has always had much deeper meaning and significance. Jehovah shammah is a symbolic name for the earthly jerusalem. Jehovahs name exalting the name of jesus christ if i be lifted up i will draw all men unto me. The oldest recorded birth by the social security administration for the name jehova is wednesday, august 6th, 1924. Praying and pronouncing the names of god tony evans.
Audio download options how many names does god have. Compound names of jehovah the institute for creation. The jehovah god of the old testament is the lord jesus christ of the new testament john 10. We have been studying his names and his character throughout the school year read about that here, and i have made up this word search to go along with it.
Names of jehovah and their meanings pdf the bestselling names of god pamphlet is a wonderful tool for understanding gods character and personal attributes. Navigator discipleship tools are designed for sharing with your bible. Other names used by christians include ancient of days, fatherabba which is hebrew, most high and the hebrew names elohim, elshaddai, yahweh, jehovah and adonai. Understanding the names of god will help us understand how to praise and worship him more effectively. God seems to have a lot of names, what exactly am i supposed to call him. And abraham called the name of that place jehovah jireh. These names focus primarily on the names of the father. Names of god word search free printable paradise praises.
Llc e names and attributes of god 3 3jehovahrapha 3jehovahjireh 3jehovahnissi 3jehovahtsidkenu 3jehovahshammah 3el roi 3el shaddai 3el elyon 3elohim 3adonai 3qanna attitudinal as a result of the application of the truths learned in this. When the bible was translated, the interpreter translated the name of god as jehovah. A detailed history of the name jehovah the calling. The sixteenth name we want to consider is jehovahel gmolah. Here are some of the betterknown names of god in the bible. Mystery series of jehovah, jesus, and the almighty. Without either the one or the other no word or name can exist. Download a print friendly pdf of praying the names and attributes of god to pass along.
Abba father in hebrew is a common term used for the creator within christianity because it was a. This definition well fits jehovahs role as the creator and the fulfiller of his purpose. The seven redemptive names of god absolute bible study. The name jehovahjireh is a name that is crucial for us today as we seek to know the father. Titles of jehovah this is not intended to be a complete list. From 1880 to 2018 less than 5 people per year have been born with the first name jehova. There are other compound phrases in which the name jehovah appears. From 1880 to 2018, the social security administration has recorded 27 babies born with the first name jehovah in the united states. There are seven compound names of jehovah in scripture which together provide profound insight into the person and work of our lord. Compound names of god in the old testament jehovah elohim genesis 2.
We were jehovahs witnesses for 22 years of our adult lives, until we formally resigned from the organization known as the watch tower bible and tract society. This name appears only one time in the old testament scriptures in jeremiah 51. Most of these are listed in thomas newberrys bible. In a broad sense, then, gods name is equal to all that the bible and creation tell us about god. Although the act of disassociation was simple enough, the. For this reason alone, we should hunger to understand the significance of the names of god. In the beginning god elohim created the heavens and the earth. Yhwh, the proper name of the god of israel in the hebrew bible and one of the seven names of god in judaism the consensus among scholars is that the historical vocalization of the tetragrammaton at the time of the redaction of the torah 6th century bce is. To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. If he wasnt, and didnt fulfill, and in him was them seven compound names, he wasnt jehovahjireh. The name of god most often used in the hebrew bible is the tetragrammaton yhwh. 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. Give me the capacity to love you deeply and to receive the love you have for me. Strictly speaking these are not names of god, but are phrases that express certain truths about him.
It is used about 2,570 times in the old testament and translated god in the english bible. Since it is his redemptive relationship to us that these names reveal, they must each point to. Jehovah lord holiness truth revealer, righteousness, redemption elshaddai almighty god our allsufficient supply, bestower of power, gifts, blessings, and the one who makes us fruitful. So abraham called that place the lord will provide. Home if jehovah isnt the real name of god, what is. Likewise, the names of god in scripture are various descriptions of his character. Jehovah the english and common european representation, since the 16th. Where my heart has become hardened or jaded, remind me of the purity of your love and gently massage it open again. And i appeared unto abraham, unto isaac, and unto jacob, by the name of god almighty, but by my name jehovah was i not known to them. All kjv books old testament only new testament only apocrypha only. Because i read that his name was translated wrong, and.
Ancient israel used several designations and names for gods. The jehovah names of god sermon by larry semore, proverbs. Series of 9 letters written to joash, possibly the commanding officer at lachish, from hoshaiah, a military officer stationed in a city close to lachish. Jehovah god the lord jehovah refers to gods relationship to man he is our lord. These 7 names point to a continuous and increasing selfrevelation of god. Jehovah, to know you and to be known by youto experience the depth of this intimacy is my hearts greatest cry. Undoubtedly those associated with gods glorious kingship. He always acts for our good, which is to conform us to christ. The first of these identifies jehovah, the god of the covenant, with the creator the lord god jehovahelohim who made the earth and the heavens genesis 2.
What are the different names of god, and what do they mean. Praying the names and attributes of god the navigators. 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. There are ten different variations of jehovah in the old testament. How many people with the first name jehovah have been born in the united states. My main question is, what was the original name of god. After mans sin there are many socalled gods who are not gods, and the one true god is called by many names for example, jehovah god, everlasting god, almighty god, god of abraham. See names and titles of god in judaism wikipedia for a more in depth explanation of the following names and titles of god. General and proper names for gods in the hebrew bible. Jehovah is gods unique name as revealed in the bible. We did this by sending in a letter of disassociation in august 1982, requesting that our names be removed from membership. Speaking of gods name, everyone is familiar with it, for gods names have been recorded explicitly in verses. I hope as you read down through the list of names, that it will help you meditate on who god is, and that you will be blessed. Psa 68 god is the all powerful creator of the universe.
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