We wanted to share this with you all because we sometimes forget about how great God is or how much he cares for us.
In the Hebrew language, the term for “name” most probably meant “sign” or “distinctive mark.”
Names and Meanings
Adonai
Meaning
The Lord
My Great Lord
Application
God is the Master and majestic Lord. God is our total authority.
Bible Reference
Psalm 8
Isaiah 40:3-5
Ezekiel 16:8
Habakkuk 3:19
Comments
Pronounced: ah-doe-NI
Adonai (plural) is derived from the singular Adon (Lord). This term was pronounced in substitution of YHWH (considered too sacred to be uttered).
El
Meaning
The Strong One
Application
He is more powerful than any false god. God will overcome all obstacles. We can depend on God.
Bible Reference
Exodus 15:2
Numbers 23:22
Deuteronomy 7:9
(Mark 15:34)
Comments
Pronounced: el
Occurs more than 200 times in the Old Testament (including compounds). Generic Semitic name for God, used by other cultures to refer to their gods. El is used in compound proper names such as Isra-el (wrestles with God), Beth-el (House of God), and El-isha (God is salvation).
El Elohe Yisrael
Meaning
God, the God of Israel
Application
The God of Israel is distinct and separate from all false gods of the world.
Bible Reference
Genesis 33:20
Exodus 5:1
Psalm 68:8
Psalm 106:48
Comments
Pronounced: el el-o-HAY yis-raw-ALE
The name of the altar that Jacob (Israel) erected after his encounter with God and God’s blessing upon him. (Genesis 32:24-30; Genesis 33:19, 20)
