{"id":247,"date":"2025-11-25T10:06:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T15:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inhiswordwithtimothy.com\/pap\/?page_id=247"},"modified":"2025-11-25T10:13:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T15:13:05","slug":"the-names-of-god","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inhiswordwithtimothy.com\/pap\/the-names-of-god\/","title":{"rendered":"The Names of God"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Revelation of His Nature and Glory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Psalm 9:10 \u2014 \u201cAnd they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The names of God are not mere labels. In Scripture, a name reveals character, authority, and covenant purpose. When God reveals His name, He reveals His nature. Each name displays a facet of His glory, His dealings with His people, and His eternal identity. Understanding these names deepens our worship, strengthens our faith, and anchors our hope in the unchanging God of Scripture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This paper surveys the major names and titles of God in the King James Version, explaining their doctrinal significance and prophetic weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Foundational Names of God<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Elohim \u2014 God the Creator<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Genesis 1:1 \u2014 \u201cIn the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.\u201d<\/strong>
Elohim is plural in form but singular in meaning, pointing prophetically to the Triune God. It reveals His unparalleled creative power and sovereign authority over the universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Jehovah (YHWH) \u2014 The Self-Existing One<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Exodus 3:14 \u2014 \u201cI AM THAT I AM.\u201d<\/strong>
Jehovah is God\u2019s covenant name, expressing His eternal existence and unchanging nature. He is the God who is<\/em>, who was<\/em>, and who is to come<\/em>. He is faithful to His promises and steadfast in His purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Adonai \u2014 Lord and Master<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 8:1 \u2014 \u201cO LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!\u201d<\/strong>
Adonai declares God\u2019s rightful rulership over His creation and His people. He is the Master who commands, protects, and guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Covenant Names of Jehovah<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each compound form of Jehovah reveals how God meets the needs of His people within covenant relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Jehovah-Jireh \u2014 The LORD Will Provide<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Genesis 22:14<\/strong>
Revealed to Abraham at Mount Moriah, this name points prophetically to Christ, the ultimate provision\u2014the Lamb of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Jehovah-Rapha \u2014 The LORD That Healeth Thee<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Exodus 15:26<\/strong>
This name affirms God\u2019s power to heal body, soul, and nation. Ultimately fulfilled in Christ, \u201cwith whose stripes we are healed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Jehovah-Nissi \u2014 The LORD My Banner<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Exodus 17:15<\/strong>
Given after victory over Amalek, this name reveals God as the One who wages war on behalf of His people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Jehovah-Shalom \u2014 The LORD Is Peace<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Judges 6:24<\/strong>
Declared to Gideon, pointing to the peace that comes from God\u2019s presence and the future Messianic kingdom of peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Jehovah-Raah \u2014 The LORD My Shepherd<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 23:1<\/strong>
A name fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd who leads, restores, and protects His flock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Jehovah-Tsidkenu \u2014 The LORD Our Righteousness<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jeremiah 23:6<\/strong>
A distinctly Messianic title pointing to Christ, our righteousness, imputed by faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Jehovah-Shammah \u2014 The LORD Is There<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ezekiel 48:35<\/strong>
A prophetic name of the future restored Jerusalem, declaring that God\u2019s manifested presence will never again depart from His people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Titles That Reveal God\u2019s Majesty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

11. El Shaddai \u2014 God Almighty<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Genesis 17:1<\/strong>
Reveals God as all-powerful, all-sufficient, able to make covenant and bring it to pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. El Elyon \u2014 The Most High God<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Genesis 14:18\u201320<\/strong>
Declares His supremacy over all kings, nations, and spiritual powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. El Olam \u2014 The Everlasting God<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Genesis 21:33<\/strong>
Affirms His eternity\u2014He is without beginning or end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. El Roi \u2014 Thou God Seest Me<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Genesis 16:13<\/strong>
Reveals God as the One who sees the afflicted and hears their cries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redemptive Names and Titles of God in Christ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The New Testament, though written in Greek, continues the revelation of God through the person of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Jesus \u2014 Jehovah Is Salvation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Matthew 1:21<\/strong>
The earthly name of the Son of God declares His mission: to save His people from their sins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Emmanuel \u2014 God With Us<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Matthew 1:23<\/strong>
Affirms that Jesus is the visible manifestation of the invisible God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. The Word \u2014 Divine Expression<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

John 1:1<\/strong>
Reveals Christ as the eternal, divine self-expression of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. The Lamb of God<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

John 1:29<\/strong>
His sacrificial title declares His purpose in redemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. Alpha and Omega<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Revelation 1:8<\/strong>
A title shared with Jehovah, affirming the full deity of Christ and His eternal nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. King of Kings and Lord of Lords<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Revelation 19:16<\/strong>
The ultimate title of Christ\u2019s sovereign rule in His millennial and eternal kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Significant Names of God in Scripture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These titles further reveal His nature and His dealings with humanity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The Holy One of Israel<\/strong> (Isaiah 1:4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Ancient of Days<\/strong> (Daniel 7:9)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The LORD of Hosts<\/strong> (1 Samuel 1:3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Father of Spirits<\/strong> (Hebrews 12:9)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Rock<\/strong> (Deuteronomy 32:4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Judge of All the Earth<\/strong> (Genesis 18:25)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The God of Peace<\/strong> (Romans 15:33)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The God of Hope<\/strong> (Romans 15:13)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The God of All Comfort<\/strong> (2 Corinthians 1:3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The I AM<\/strong> (John 8:58)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Good Shepherd, The Great Shepherd, The Chief Shepherd<\/strong> (John 10:11; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 5:4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The True Light<\/strong> (John 1:9)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Lion of the Tribe of Judah<\/strong> (Revelation 5:5)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Bridegroom<\/strong> (Matthew 25:1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    These names span creation, covenant, redemption, judgment, and eternity\u2014revealing the full counsel of God\u2019s nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The names of God are a treasury of divine revelation. Each name unveils His character, His covenant, His power, and His eternal plans. To know His names is to know Him\u2014and to know Him is to trust Him. In the unfolding drama of Scripture, from creation to the new creation, every name points to His unchanging glory and His redemptive purpose fulfilled in Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As the world grows darker, the people of God must anchor themselves in who He is. And Scripture declares who He is through His names\u2014a God who sees, provides, heals, saves, rules, and returns in power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To know His name is to rest in His nature.
    To call on His name is to stand in His covenant.
    To declare His name is to proclaim His glory among the nations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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