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)
El Elyon
Meaning
The God Most High
Application
He is the Sovereign God in whom we can put our trust. El Elyon has supremacy over all false gods.
Bible Reference
Genesis 14:17-22
Psalm 78:35
Daniel 4:34
(Acts 16:17)
Comments
Pronounced: el EL-yuhn
Melchizedek, the king of Salem (Jeru “Salem”) and the priest of God Most High, referred to God as “El Elyon” three times when he blessed Abram.
Elohim
Meaning
The All-Powerful One
Creator
Application
God is the all-powerful creator of the universe. God knows all, creates all, and is everywhere at all times. The plural of “El”.
Bible Reference
Genesis 1:1-3
Deuteronomy 10:17
Psalm 68
(Mark 13:19)
Comments
Pronounced: el-o-HEEM
Plural form of El. This name is usually associated with God in relation to His creation. Some people use the plural word “Elohim” as proof for the Trinity. (Genesis 1:26) Elohim is also used to refer to false gods and even human judges. (Psalm 82:6, 7; John 10:34)
El Olam
Meaning
The Eternal God
The Everlasting God
Application
He is the Beginning and the End, the One who works His purposes throughout the ages. He gives strength to the weary.
Bible Reference
Genesis 21:33
Psalm 90:1, 2
Isaiah 40:28
(Romans 1:20)
Comments
Pronounced: el o-LAHM
Jesus Christ possesses eternal attributes. He is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) He obtained eternal redemption for us. (Hebrews 9:12)
El Roi
Meaning
The God Who Sees me
Application
There are no circumstances in our lives that escape His fatherly awareness and care. God knows us and our troubles.
Bible Reference
Genesis 16:11-14
Psalm 139:7-12
Comments
Pronounced: el ROY
Hagar called the LORD by this name beside a fountain of water in the wilderness. God knows all of our thoughts and feelings. Jesus knew the thoughts of those around him, demonstrating that he is El Roi. (Matthew 22:18; 26:21, 34; Luke 5:21-24)
El Shaddai
Meaning
The All Sufficient One
The God of the Mountains
God Almighty
Application
God is the all-sufficient source of all of our blessings. God is all-powerful. Our problems are not too big for God to handle.
Bible Reference
Genesis 17:1-3
Genesis 48:3
Genesis 49:25
Genesis 35:11
Psalm 90:2
Comments
Pronounced: el-shaw-DIE
Some scholars suggest that Shaddai refers to God’s power evident in His judgment. Others suggest that El Shaddai means “God of the Mountains.” God refers to Himself as “El Shaddai” when he confirms his covenant with Abraham.
Immanuel
Meaning
God With Us
“I AM”
Application
Jesus is God in our midst. In Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form.
Bible Reference
Isaiah 7:14
Isaiah 8:8-10
(Matthew 1:23)
Comments
Pronounced: ih-MAN-u-el
This name indicates that Jesus is more than man. He is also God. Isaiah said that the child born to the virgin would be called “Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6) He is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature. (Hebrews 1:3)
Jehovah (YHWH, see comments)
Meaning
“I AM”
The One Who Is
The Self-Existent One
Application
God never changes. His promises never fail. When we are faithless, He is faithful. We need to obey Him.
Bible Reference
Exodus 3:14
Exodus 6:2-4
Exodus 34:5-7
Psalm 102
Comments
Pronounced: juh-HO-vah
A 16th century German translator wrote the name YHVH (YHWH) using the vowels of Adonai, because the ancient Jewish texts from which he was translating had the vowels of Adonai under the consonants of YHVH. By doing this, he incorrectly came up with the name Jehovah (YaHoVaH.)
Jehovah-Jireh
Meaning
The Lord Will Provide
Application
Just as God provided a ram as a substitute for Isaac, He provided His son Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice. God will meet all our needs.
Bible Reference
Genesis 22:13, 14
Psalm 23
(Mark 10:45)
(Romans 8:2)
Comments
Pronounced: juh-HO-vah JI-rah
Also known as YHWH-Jireh. Abraham called the place “The Lord will provide” where God provided a ram to be sacrificed instead of his son Isaac. Jesus said that He was the bread of life and anyone who comes to Him will be provided for. (John 6:35)
Jehovah-Mekaddishkem
Meaning
The Lord Who Sanctifies
Application
God sets us apart as a chosen people, a royal priesthood, holy unto God, a people of His own. He cleanses our sin and helps us mature.
Bible Reference
Exodus 31:12, 13
(1 Peter 1:15, 16)
(Hebrews 13:12)
(1 Thessalonians 5:23, 24)
Comments
Pronounced: juh-HO-vah mek-KAH-dish-KIM
Also known as YHWH-Mekaddishkem. We have been set apart, made holy, and redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ, our Jehovah-Mekaddishkem. Therefore, we are to continue to live our lives holy and pleasing to God. (1 Peter 1:13-25)
Jehovah-Nissi
Meaning
The Lord is My Banner
Application
God gives us victory against the flesh, the world and the devil. Our battles are His battles of light against darkness and good against evil.
Bible Reference
Exodus 17:15, 16
Deuteronomy 20:3, 4
Isaiah 11:10-12
(Ephesians 6:10-18)
Comments
Pronounced: juh-HO-vah NEE-see
Also known as YHWH-Nissi. Name of the altar built by Moses after defeating the Amalekites at Rephidim. Isaiah prophesies that the “Root of Jesse” (Jesus) will stand as a banner for the peoples. (Isaiah 11:10)
Jehovah-Rapha
Meaning
The Lord Who Heals
Application
God has provided the final cure for spiritual, physical, and emotional sickness in Jesus Christ. God can heal us.
Bible Reference
Exodus 15:25-27
Psalm 103:3
Psalm 147:3
(1 Peter 2:24)
Comments
Pronounced: juh-HO-vah RAH-fah
Also known as YHWH-Rapha. Jesus demonstrated that He was Jehovah-Rapha in his healing of the sick, blind, lame, and casting out demons. Jesus also heals His people from sin and unrighteousness. (Luke 5:31, 32)
Jehovah-Rohi
Meaning
The Lord is My Shepherd
Application
The Lord protects, provides, directs, leads, and cares for His people. God tenderly takes care of us as a strong and patient shepherd.
Bible Reference
Psalm 23:1-3
Isaiah 53:6
(John 10:14-18)
(Hebrews 13:20)
(Revelation 7:17)
Comments
Pronounced: juh-HO-vah RO-hee
Also known as YHWH-Ra’ah (RAH-ah). Jesus is the good shepherd who lay down His life for all people.
Jehovah-Sabaoth
Meaning
The Lord of Hosts
The Lord of Armies
Application
The Lord of the hosts of heaven will always fulfill His purposes, even when the hosts of His earthly people fail.
Bible Reference
1 Samuel 1:3
1 Samuel 17:45
Psalm 46:7
Malachi 1:10-14
(Romans 9:29)
Comments
Pronounced: juh-HO-vah sah-bah-OATH
Also known as YHWH-Sabaoth. Many English versions of the Bible translate Sabaoth as Almighty. “Jehovah-Sabaoth” is often translated as The Lord Almighty. Sabaoth is also translated as Heavenly Hosts or Armies.
Jehovah-Shalom
Meaning
The Lord is Peace
Application
God defeats our enemies to bring us peace. Jesus is our Prince of Peace. God brings inner peace and harmony.
Bible Reference
Numbers 6:22-27
Judges 6:22-24
Isaiah 9:6
(Hebrews 13:20)
Comments
Pronounced: juh-HO-vah shah-LOME
Also known as YHWH-Shalom. Name of the altar built by Gideon at Ophrah to memorialize God’s message “Peace be unto thee.” Isaiah tells us that the Messiah will also be known as the “Prince of Peace,” our Jehovah-Shalom. (Isaiah 9:6)
Jehovah-Shammah
Meaning
The Lord is There
The Lord My Companion
Application
God’s presence is not limited or contained in the Tabernacle or Temple, but is accessible to all who love and obey Him.
Bible Reference
Ezekiel 48:35
Psalm 46
(Matthew 28:20)
(Revelation 21)
Comments
Pronounced: juh-HO-vah SHAHM-mah
Also known as YHWH-Shammah. God revealed to Ezekiel that the name of the New Jerusalem shall be “The LORD is there.” Through Jesus Christ, the Spirit of God dwells in us. (1 Corinthians 3:16)
Jehovah-Tsidkenu
Meaning
The Lord Our Righteousness
Application
Jesus is the King who would come from David’s line, and is the one who imparts His righteousness to us.
Bible Reference
Jeremiah 23:5, 6
Jeremiah 33:16
Ezekiel 36:26, 27
(2 Corinthians 5:21)
Comments
Pronounced: juh-HO-vah tsid-KAY-noo
Also known as YHWH-Tsidkenu. All people sin and fall short of God’s glory, but God freely makes us righteous through faith in Jesus Christ. (Romans 3:22, 23) God promised to send a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right. The people will live in safety. (Jeremiah 23:5, 6)
Yah, or Jah
Meaning
“I AM”
The One Who Is
The Self-Existent One
Application
God never changes. His promises never fail. When we are faithless, He is faithful. God promises His continuing presence.
Bible Reference
Exodus 3:14
Exodus 15:2
Psalm 46:1
Psalm 68:4
Isaiah 26:4
Comments
Pronounced: Yah
Shorter form of Yahweh. It is often used when combined with other names or phrases. Hallelujah means “Praise Yah (the Lord),” Elijah means “God is Yah (the Lord),” and Joshua means “Yah (the Lord) is my salvation.”
YHWH
Meaning
“I AM”
The One Who Is
The Self-Existent One
Application
God never changes. His promises never fail. When we are faithless, He is faithful.
Bible Reference
Exodus 3:14
Malachi 3:6
Comments
Pronounced: YAH-way
God’s personal name given to Moses. Also called the tetragrammaton (“four letters”). Occurs about 6,800 times. Translated “LORD” in English versions of the Bible, because it became common practice for Jews to say “Lord” (Adonai) instead of saying the name YHWH.
Names of God: 21 Names of God and Their Meanings (Torrance, CA: Rose Publishing, 2022).
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