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…

Jehovah Shalom: The Lord is Peace

This name is one all believers, including myself, must be thorough in our understanding. True peace comes from Him. “But the Lord said to him, “Peace to you. Don’t be afraid, for you will not die.” So Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and called it The Lord Is Peace. It is still…

Jehovah Tsidkenu: The Lord is Our Righteousness

Tsidkenu (Tseed-ken-oo) is derived from the word tsedeq (tseh-deck) which means rightness or righteousness. The name itself occurs only in Jeremiah. However, it is fully revealed in the wisdom of the cross. Jeremiah prophesies about a time when God will raise up a descendant of King David to be king over Israel and will restore…

Jehovah Mekoddishkem: The Lord Who Sanctifies

This name demonstrates that we can do nothing without Him. It’s not what we do that sanctifies us, it’s what He does in us and through us. Mekoddishkem (Meh-kah-dish-kem) is derived from the word qadash (kah-dash), which means to be set apart or consecrated. And that’s what it means to sanctify–to set apart an object…

Jehovah Shammah: The God Who is There

This name begins the list of names that exchange El (God) for the covenant name given to Moses: YHWH. It is also where God’s name is personalized for us. Each of the names that start with Jehovah, demonstrates a general application and a personal one. The word Jehovah is derived from YHWH. In order to…

El Olam: The Everlasting God

The next name to review is El Olam (oh-lahm). Olam means: long duration, antiquity, futurity. The word is usually translated as: Everlasting or Eternal. This speaks to the fact that God is eternal. The word Olam is used several times throughout the Old Testament. The first is when Isaac was born. But before looking at…

El Shaddai: God Almighty, The God of More Than Enough

The single most important thing for any student of biblical studies [or anyone who believes in the bible] to teach, is to teach others who God is. But for one to teach, they must first learn and understand this truth themselves. Christians and non-Christians alike need to know who the God of the bible is.…