The Living God

This name is given all throughout the bible. He is called the Living God, signifying that He is the only God and that He is the only spirit who has supreme power; also that He is the God of the living, specifically the spiritually alive in Christ. In the Old Testament, this name is portrayed…

Holy: The Holy One of Israel

Each name of God describes a different attribute of His being. This name is, by far, the most important, and the most intimidating. The Holy One of Israel is a special name only given in the book of Isaiah; although it is mentioned 26 times in this book. It exemplifies His unique and awe-inspiring grandeur.…

Jehovah Jireh: The Lord Will Provide

This one is my personal favorite. It’s probably the most famous name for God–Jehovah Jireh. Jireh (Jye-reh) is derived from the word Raah (rah-ah) which means to see. Like Roi, but in this context, specifically to see to something–to provide. Jehovah Jireh is only mentioned once in Genesis 22:14, “And Abraham named that place The…

El Roi: The God Who Sees

Moving back to Genesis, this name ties in with the others, especially Jehovah Shammah, and Jehovah Sabaoth. He is the God who sees. Roi (Roh-ee) means looking, seeing, sight. He sees us. The only time this name is used is in Genesis 16:13, “So she named the Lord who spoke to her: “You are El-roi,”…

Jehovah Sabaoth: The Lord of Hosts

This is the most common name found in the Old Testament. Sabaoth (Tsah-bah-oath) is derived from the word tsaba (tsah-bah) a military term which means, army, war, warfare. Jehovah Sabaoth is similar to El Shaddai and Jehovah Shammah as it denotes Him being all powerful and being ever present with His people. The first occurrence…