S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries

Each of the many names of God describes a different aspect of His many-faceted character. Here are some of the better-known names of God in the Bible:EL, ELOAH: God 'mighty, strong, prominent' (Neh...

Login or Sign Up to view the rest of this answer.

July 01 2013 • 0 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report

Vincent Mercado Supporter Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

(1/10/2013) After reflection, we do not really know what God's name is. "YHWH" is not God's name. 

When Moses asked for God's name, God answered, "I AM WHO I AM", which is not God's name. It felt like God is telling Moses he is dumb, "You cannot comprehend me. I am not one of the gods you know. I am not a tiny god you can grasp or a stationary god you can flee from."

God is not the most just thing in this world. God is Justice itself. God is not the most loving being. God is Love itself. God is not the greatest being in this universe. God is Being itself. 

Simply put, God IS.

----------

"God" is the deity. "God" is not a name.
"Lord" is a title, also not a name.

"Elohim" is the ancient Hebrew for "God", therefore not a name.
"The Almighty" is an attribute.
"El" is short for "Elohim", also not a name.
"El Shaddai" is Hebrew for "The Almighty", an attribute.
"Creator" is a role.
"Father" is a person.
"Adonai" is Hebrew for "Lord"

"YHWH" is God's Name as revealed to Moses. 
"I AM THAT I AM" is the English translation for "YHWH".
"I AM" is short for "I AM THAT I AM".
"Yahweh" is how "YHWH" is pronounced in Hebrew.
"Jehovah" is a wrong pronunciation of "YHWH". Ask the Jews.
"Yah" is short for "Yahweh".

"Allah" is Arabic for "God".

September 27 2013 • 0 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report

Tito Dulay Lim Supporter Former College Instructor. Looking for a job in the church.

My opinion is, based on the idea from the way God introduce Himself to Moses and the message of the prayer suggested by Jesus when the apostles asked Him a good kind of prayer.

This is how I understand it: God said His name is "I am who I am" which He elaborates that He can be whatever He wanted to be. The popular and common way of interpreting this is more or all on the superlative degree. But in my understanding, His attributes is not limited on the uppermost adjectives only; He can be a janitor, i.e., if He wants to be a janitor, or He can be an assistant manager, again, if He wants Him to be. By those examples, I just want to emphasize that HE can be anyone or anything or whatever; unlimited.

However, in the prayer given by Jesus, He said, "Hallowed be thy name" . . . . For me His name which He Himself has declared to Moses which is spelled us YHWH, is sacred. This means, it cannot just be used, mentioned or uttered in any occasion or simple/ordinary way. It has to be revered equally with His being/nature.

It is very important for us to know His name the way we want to know Him; His nature and everything about Him, if possible.

November 01 2013 • 1 response • Vote Up • Share • Report

Jack Gutknecht Supporter Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

At Dallas Theological Seminary, Dr. Charles Caldwell Ryrie was one of my favorite Bible teachers. He was connected with the Theology Department. I own his Ryrie Study Bible. So I'm still using it often.

Here are some of the names of God along with their meanings, citing Bible verses from the NET Bible and referencing insights from the Ryrie Study Bible:
1. Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) – "God, Mighty One"

Meaning: This name emphasizes God's power and sovereignty.
Genesis 1:1 (NET) – "In the beginning God [Elohim] created the heavens and the earth."
Ryrie Study Bible Note: This name is plural in form, which some believe hints at the Trinity.

2. YHWH / Yahweh (יְהוָה) – "LORD, I AM"

Meaning: The self-existent, eternal God; the covenant-keeping God of Israel.
Exodus 3:14 (NET) – "God said to Moses, 'I AM that I AM.' And he said, 'You must say this to the Israelites, "I AM has sent me to you."’"
Ryrie Study Bible Note: This name is derived from the Hebrew verb to be and signifies God's eternal existence.

3. Adonai (אֲדֹנָי) – "Lord, Master"

Meaning: A title that denotes authority and lordship.
Psalm 8:1 (NET) – "O Lord, our Lord [Adonai], how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth!"
Ryrie Study Bible Note: Often used when referring to God's sovereign rule.

4. El Shaddai (אֵל שַׁדַּי) – "God Almighty"

Meaning: God as all-powerful, sufficient, and able to provide.
Genesis 17:1 (NET) – "When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, 'I am the sovereign God [El Shaddai]. Walk before me and be blameless.'"
Ryrie Study Bible Note: This name stresses God's might in fulfilling His promises.

5. Yahweh Jireh (יְהוָה יִרְאֵה) – "The LORD Will Provide"

Meaning: God as the provider.
Genesis 22:14 (NET) – "And Abraham called the name of that place 'The Lord provides' [Yahweh Jireh]. It is said to this day, 'In the mountain of the Lord provision will be made.'"
Ryrie Study Bible Note: God provided a ram for Abraham, foreshadowing Christ as the ultimate sacrifice.

6. Yahweh Rapha (יְהוָה רָפָא) – "The LORD Who Heals"

Meaning: God as the healer of physical and spiritual brokenness.
Exodus 15:26 (NET) – "'...for I, the Lord, am your healer [Yahweh Rapha].'"
Ryrie Study Bible Note: This name reveals God’s character as a healer of both diseases and sin.

7. Yahweh Nissi (יְהוָה נִסִּי) – "The LORD Is My Banner"

Meaning: God as our victory and protection.
Exodus 17:15 (NET) – "Moses built an altar, and he called it 'The Lord is my Banner' [Yahweh Nissi]."
Ryrie Study Bible Note: The name is linked to Israel’s victory over Amalek.

8. Yahweh Shalom (יְהוָה שָׁלוֹם) – "The LORD Is Peace"

Meaning: God as the source of true peace.
Judges 6:24 (NET) – "Gideon built an altar for the Lord there, and he called it 'The Lord is on friendly terms with me' [Yahweh Shalom]."
Ryrie Study Bible Note: This emphasizes God’s peace given to His people.

9. Yahweh Tsidkenu (יְהוָה צִדְקֵנוּ) – "The LORD Our Righteousness"

Meaning: God as the source of righteousness.
Jeremiah 23:6 (NET) – "Under his rule Judah will enjoy safety and Israel will live in security. This is the name he will go by: 'The Lord has provided us with justice' [Yahweh Tsidkenu]."
Ryrie Study Bible Note: A messianic reference pointing to Christ’s righteousness.

10. Yahweh Sabaoth (יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת) – "The LORD of Hosts"

Meaning: God as the commander of angelic armies.
1 Samuel 1:3 (NET) – "Year after year this man would go up from his city to worship and to sacrifice to the Lord of Heaven’s Armies [Yahweh Sabaoth] at Shiloh."
Ryrie Study Bible Note: Highlights God's power over spiritual and earthly battles.

Note: Read the Hebrew from right to left, not left to right like the English.

1 day ago • 0 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report