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CHAPTER 1
Fourteen Primary Names of
God
(God refers to the Triune Godhead – Father, Son and Holy Spirit)
Jehovah, Strong’s
Old Testament #3068.
Definition: Eternal, Self-Existent; the Jewish National Name
of God.
Among the Jews, the proper Name of
the one True God was unpronounced, and the vowels were omitted in speaking and
writing because of its sacredness. The Name “Adonai” (Strong’s #136) was spoken
in place of Yahweh. The tettragrammation Y-HW-H is traditionally pronounced as
“Jehovah” (or Yehovah).
In the King James Version, Yahweh
(or Jehovah) is usually translated as “LORD” (ALL CAPS), and in many instances
translated as “GOD” (ALL CAPS).
The Names YHWH and Jehovah are used
interchangeably. YHWH is the original Divine Name and considered to be too holy
to utter, and thus later was pronounced as Jehovah. Often times, the Name
“Hashem” (meaning: “The Name”) is used when referring to the Divine Name of
God.
There
are over 6,000 Old Testament Scriptures containing God’s Name Yahweh or
Jehovah. Whenever you see LORD in all CAPS in the King James Version, the name
Jehovah (Yahweh) is being referred to.
Isaiah 42:8 “I am the LORD (YHWH); that is My Name; and My glory will I not give to
another, neither My praise to graven images.”
Exodus 6:3 “And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob; by the Name
of God Almighty (El Shaddai), but by My Name Jehovah was I not known to them.”
Psalms 83:18 “That men may know that Thou, whose Name alone is Jehovah, art the Most
High over all the earth.”
Jeremiah 32:17 “Ah Lord GOD (Adonai YHWH)! Behold, Thou hast made the heaven and the
earth by Thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard
for Thee.”
Yehovih (Strong’s #3069) is a
variation of Y-H-W-H. It is translated as “LORD” or “GOD”, but is pronounced as
“Elohim” (Strong’s #430).
Yah or Jah (Strong’s #3050) is a contraction of Y-H-W-H
and means the same as Y-H-W-H. This shortened Name is used in many compounds,
such as names beginning with “Je” (in English) or names and words ending with
“iah” or “jah”. Hallelu-jah means: “Praise be to Jah” (“Praise be to Jehovah”).
Hayah (I AM that I AM). The name Jehovah is derived from the
Hebrew word “hayah” (Strong’s Old Testament #1961, translated as “I AM”). In
Exodus 3:14, God said to Moses, “Tell the people that I AM that I AM has sent
you” – “hayah ‘aher hayah”). Meaning, “I will be what I will be” or “I will be
all that is necessary as the occasion will arise”. Hayah is defined as “to
exist, to be or become”.
El. Translated as “God”.
Strong’s Old Testament #410.
Definition: God,
the One True Almighty God, Yahweh. El can also be used to refer to a false
god, mighty men, men of rank, mighty things in nature, strength, power and
angels.
Eloah. Translated as “God”. Strong’s Old Testament
#433.
Definition: God, the One True
Almighty God. Eloah used of God, as the One and True Deity. Can also be used to
refer to a false deity.
Elohim. Translated as “God”.
Strong’s Old Testament #430. Plural of Eloah (#433).
Definition:
Specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the
Supreme God, Jehovah. Can also be used in reference to false gods. Occasionally
applied by way of deference to magistrates, and sometimes as a superlative
(exceeding, great, excellent). Can refer to God-like ones. Can be used to
denote rulers, judges, angels, works or special possessions of God.
8. Adonai. Translated as “Lord”. Strong’s
Old Testament #136.
Definition: Adonai is a proper royal
Name and title of God spoken out of reverence in place of YHWH. Adonai denotes majesty,
respect, honor and authority. Also used of men
(lord, master).
In the King James Version, Adonai
(when in reference to God) is translated as “Lord” (title case), while Yahweh
is translated as “LORD” (upper case).
Adonai is an emphatic form of Adown
(Strong’s #113). Adown means: sovereign, to rule, strength, lord, master, king,
governor, husband, prophet, prince, priest, captain, Theophanic Angel, one
designated as having authority. Used for names beginning with “Adoni-“.
10. Elyon. Strong’s
Old Testament #5945. Definition: Most High God. The Highest. A Name of God. The
Supreme God. Also used in reference to rulers, angels, princes, Davidic
kings exalted above monarchs.
11. Lord
(“Kurios” in the Greek, defined as Supreme in Authority,
Master or Controller). In the Greek, “Lord” (kurios) is more of a
respectful title than a name (Lord, Master, Sir). Also translated in some
passages as “God”. Strong’s New Testament #2962.
12. God
(“Theos” in the Greek). New Testament Strong’s #2316. Defined as: A Deity, the
Supreme Divinity; figurative, a magistrate.
13. Ruwach
(Spirit). Strong’s #7307 and #7308. Defined as: wind, breath, a mind, a spirit,
the seat of the mind and moral character. An ancient angel, and later the
Shekinah.
14. Pneuma
(Spirit). Strong’s New Testament #4151. Defined as: from 4154; a current of
air, breath (blast) or a breeze; to blow. By analogy or figuratively, a spirit,
the rational soul, mental disposition, angel, demon, Divine God, Christ’s
Spirit, the Holy Spirit. Pneumatology is the study of the Holy Spirit.
Introduction
“When
you sign your name on a check or a document, that signature legally stands for
you—the person behind the name. And that signature is only as good as the
character of the person who writes it. That’s why businessmen and women are
jealous of their “good name.” They know that their name and their character are
inextricably bound up together.
“It’s
the same with God. His names tell us who He is, what His character is like, and
what we can expect from Him.”
The
Bible is the story of God and the salvation He offers. It’s all wrapped up in
His many names—His names are the very nature of God.
A name denotes identity, character
and authority. The Divine Names of God are a revelation of God’s Essence and
Divine Nature. God’s Names reveal His fame, reputation, renown, glory, honor,
splendor and mighty marvels. The Lord has revealed His heart to us through His
Names.
God’s Names reveal His attributes
(the qualities of His Divine Being). God reveals Himself by making known or
“proclaiming His Name” (Exodus 6:3; 33:19; 34:5-6). When the Lord proclaimed
the “Name of the Lord” in Exodus 34:5-7, He revealed Himself as the “Lord who
is merciful and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in goodness and truth;
keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and
that by no means will clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers
upon the children, and upon the children’s children, unto the third and to the
fourth generation.”
Exodus 20:6 “And showing mercy unto
thousands of them that love Him and keep His commandments.”
God’s Name reveals His glory and
power displayed in nature (Psalms 8:1).
The Name of God is synonymous with
His very Presence (Psalms 75:1 “Thy Name is near”). To know the Name of God is
to know God Himself.
The Lord desires to be known by His
creation, and His Names (especially Jehovah and Elohim) reveal who He is.
The “Name of God” is, therefore, not
a mere word, but the whole of the Divine manifestation, the character of God as
revealed in His relations to His people and in His dealings with them (from International
Standard Bible Encyclopedia).
God
is the only One who never changes. His character, and His Name, remains the
same through all generations. He is fully trustworthy, always powerful, forever
loving, and constantly present with us.
Studying
what God’s Word says about who He is can help us to understand his very nature
and character even more. These names will give you powerful insights about His
character. Each of the many Names of God describes a different aspect of His
many-faceted character. He shows us through His Names that He is the God of
miracles and nothing is impossible for Him.
When
you understand the meanings of God’s names then you will understand His heart.
He wants you to know Him. He wants to share sweet communion with you (2
Corinthians 13:14). Philippians 3:10 “That
I may know Him …”
By
spending time in prayer and meditation on each name of God we can come to know
Him in a far more personal and intimate way.
Often
the Bible reveals a new name of God when the people either face a great need,
or when they see God come through and bless them in a spectacular way.
In
this book, we will discover that God has revealed Himself to us, through His
many-faceted names, as Abba Father, Healer, Provider, Sanctifier, Peace,
Shepherd, King, Deliverer and much more! He is able to be who you need Him to
be in your life and family. He’s able to meet needs that no one else can meet.
Because God’s Name is so Holy, it is
iniquity to take God’s Name in vain and wickedness to profane and blaspheme His
Precious Name.
Prayer of
Salvation
It is God's will that no one should perish (end up in hell), but
that ALL should come to repentance.
For God so loved this world that He gave His only begotton Son,
that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
God did not send His Son into this world to condemn the world, but
that the world through Him would be saved.
The thief (Satan the devil) comes only for to kill, steal and
destroy. But Jesus has come to give us life, and life more abundantly, until it
overflows.
I urge you to come to the Cross today and receive Jesus as your
Savior and Lord. He will wash away all your sins and make you as clean and
white as fresh snow.
Please do not put it off for another time in the future. I urge you
to not delay. Come to the Lord today and give Him your heart and life. He will
save, and heal you and make you whole.
Please do not delay, because on this earth there are no guarantees
that a person will wake up in the morning. Also, you could be driving on the
highway and be involved in a major collision and be instantly killed. You may
be flying in a jet or aircraft and the plane crashes and everybody is
killed.
A person does not know the exact date that they will die. But the
fact is that every person will eventually taste of death (unless you are
translated to Heaven which is very rare and highly unlikely, although it could
happen for a few that is. it happened for Enoch, Elijah and
Elisha).
Come to the Cross today and do not delay. Time is of the essence.
If you should die not knowing Christ, then you would perish and end up in hell.
Eternity is a very long time. Do not play games with your salvation or takes
unnecessary risks.
Just pray this prayer and mean it with your heart:
Dear Lord Jesus,
I receive You as my Savior and Lord. I give my life over to You. I
believe that You died and rose again, and that if I call on the Name of the
Lord I shall be saved.
I accept you into my heart right now, and confess that You are Lord
and have risen from the dead and forever live to make intercession for
me.
Thank You for washing my heart pure and clean and making me whole,
and for giving me peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Thank You that now I am a new creature in Christ Jesus. The old has
gone and the new has come.
And there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who
walk not after the flesh (carnality and sin), but walk after the
Spirit. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, I believe you got born again and are now
heaven bound and will be with the Lord forever and have eternal life. Your sins
are now forgiven. You are accepted in the Beloved.
I would encourage you to find a good Bible based local church to
help you grow in your faith, to learn the Word of God, to praise and worship
Him, and to have fellowship with the saints.
Serving Christ is the best decision you will ever make.
Only Jesus can satisfy your soul, and only He can heal your heart
and make you whole.
He will give you peace you never knew, and sweet love and joy, and
Heaven too, for only Jesus can satisfy your soul.
God bless you!!!
