Biblical names and their meanings the israel of god. As we examined the various lists of the names of jesus in scripture, we felt many names had been omitted. A dictionary of the proper names of the old and new testament scriptures, being and accurate and literal translation from the original tongues by j. Most people have a first name, middle, and last name. The names of god bible, edited by ann spangler, using the gods word translation is first and foremost the bible that is the word of god. The word allah does not appear in the hebrew or greek scriptures of the old or new testament, however neither does the word god. Not only was god the healer in the old testament, but jesus christ revealed the healing heart of god for all of us, more than ever. When we study these names that he reveals to us in the bible, we will better understand who god really is. Session 1 david hocking the attributes of god 3 the greatness of god there are three things, basically, that comprise the greatness of god. This list of names of god from hebrew and scripture helps you know god deeper. This name appears only one time in the old testament. This article is part of our names of god series featuring the most used names and titles of god found in the bible.
One, which is rather surprising in that our whole series is dedicated to knowing about god, is the fact that he is incomprehensible. However, the bible indicates that god s worshippers in the past who spoke different languages pronounced proper names differently. This is the ninth of the compound names for jehovah. How to see many amazing names of god newcreeations. The following list is of names and titles given specifically to our lord jesus. Today well talk about the importance of names in the bible and over the next many weeks, well look at some of the more wellknown names and titles of god. You can do this in confidence because each of god s names in scripture reveals an aspect of his nature suited to the need of the moment. God is referred to by a number of names in the bible not just a single name. The creation names of the holy spirit certain names ascribed to the holy spirit emphasize his role in the creation and sustaining of life on earth.
The names of god bible, the newest addition to our online library, restores thousands of names and titles to their hebrew equivalent. Heres a fairly comprehensive list of the names of god grouped according to the chapter classification of names in names and titles of god jesuswalk, 2010, by dr. Our proper response to him is to fall down in fear and awe of the one who possesses all authority. This inspiring video shows several of the most important hebrew names of god. Each of those names of god represents a different aspect of god s manyfaceted character. Jackson preface some years since, the present writer, in pursuing his studies in the bible, reached a portion which consisted largely. These creative names include the breath names, the finger of god, the life names and the voice names of the holy spirit. Included is a link to the scripture verse where the first mention of that name of god occurs along with how many times that name is mentioned throughout the bible. Navigator discipleship tools are designed for sharing with your bible. Some hebrew words of uncertain meaning have been left out.
This chart shows 21 old testament names of god, gives the definition, a scripture reference, and shows how to. Names of god encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Here are some of the betterknown names of god in the bible. The psalmist is almost savoring the care of the one god under all these names and. Its interesting to see in the first two verses, in addition to the protection metaphors, four names and titles of god. Because of god s depth of character, he has a name to reflect his different attributes and capacities for relating to humanity. I want to recognize his diligent search that has produced what i feel is the most complete, available list of the names of jesus in print. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need. The devotions are based on forty of the many names for god, jesus, and the holy spirit. Likewise, the names of god in scripture are various descriptions of his character. Biblical names and their meanings hitchcocks bible names dictionary this dictionary is from hitchcocks new and complete analysis of the holy bible, published in the late 1800s. You can use these characteristics in the following way. The divine name should not be used in the bible because it is not known exactly how to pronounce it in hebrew.
Download a print friendly pdf of praying the names and attributes of god to pass along. Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. Praying and pronouncing the names of god tony evans. The names of god show you who god is and what he can do for you. Below are the various names of god listed in the order of their first appearance in the bible. Heres a fairly comprehensive list of the names of god grouped according to the chapter. In a broad sense, then, god s name is equal to all that the bible and creation tell us about god. Participant handouts for names and titles of god 1 list of the names and titles of god. In fact, one of the ways god reveals himself to us in scripture is through his names. The characteristics of god prayer closet ministries. Understand the meaning and significance of each name.
The meanings behind god s names reveal the central personality and nature of the one who bears them. God, names of dictionary definition, verses and bible references on the topic of god, names of using bakers evangelical dictionary of biblical theology online. The result is a unique reading experience in which youll see how the authors of scripture referred to the living god who inspired and rescued them. Each of the many names of god describes a different aspect of his manyfaceted character. Dr jacob loewen is a ubs translations consultant resident in canada. Each of god s names tells us something important about god, his character, and how he relates to us. Genesis, isaiah, romans, galatians, hebrews, i peter. So lets look at some of the more frequent and significant names for god in the bible. The characteristics of god you can use the characteristics of god to help you praise him. God is love, and he who abides in love obedience to god s laws abides in and is a fiduciary of god, and god in him. What are the scripture references to the names of god in the bible. Hearing and seeing the amazing names of god helps us know who god is, and it gives us a deep sense of awe for our wonderful and great god and father. Ten names of god 2 1 elohim god, mighty creator eloheem the name elohim is the hebrew word for god that appears in the very first sentence of the bible.
This is the first name of god revealed in the bible genesis 1. This is part 1 of 16 in our study of the names of god for kids called. God s protection is a constant habitation, not just an occasional escape. The following is a list of god s characteristics that you can use to build your vocabulary of praise. When we pray to elohim, we remember that he is the one.
Scripture are various descriptions of his character. What are the different names of god, and what do they mean. It is out of, so feel free to copy and distribute it. Names of god in the bible scripture verses and meaning. The bible also states that when using his name, it should be used with great seriousness. The bible contains literally hundreds of different names and titles of god the father, jesus christ, and the holy spirit.
If i wrote a weeks lessons on every name of god that appears in the bible, this. In numbers, he is the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night. Tony evans is the founder and senior pastor of oak cliff bible fellowship in dallas, founder and president of the urban alternative and author of over 100 books, booklets and bible studies. His actions also bespeak his power, enabling barren women such as sarah and rebecca to conceive genesis 18. The names of god in the old testament sage journals. These names of god were used to describe his character, nature, and relationship to us. In the bible, a persons name is a description of his or her character. The several names, simple and compound, employed in both the ot and the nt are not mere human. This name elohim or god appears 31 times in the first chapter of genesis alone. How to teach kids the biblical names of god faithgateway. None of the ancient people used the name elohim to speak of only one of their gods, but they used elohim to speak of their gods as a whole. Jesus in every book of the bible author unknown in genesis, jesus christ is the seed of the woman. The names of god found in the bible love worth finding.
Ancient israel used several designations and names for gods. It is used about 2,570 times in the old testament and translated god in the english bible. God our fortress and protector names and titles of god. Elohim is the hebrew word for god that appears in the very first sentence of the. The jehovah god of the old testament is the lord jesus christ of the new testament john 10.
From the bibles first sentence the superlative nature of gods power is evident as god elohim speaks a world into existence genesis 1. For the purposes of this article, we will look at the names of god the father, many of which are found in the old testament and are noted in the hebrew and in english. Learn about the meaning and symbolism of each name of god used in the bible. Understanding the names of god will help us understand how to praise and worship him more effectively. When we pray to elohim, we remember that he is the one who began it all, creating the heavens and the earth and separating light from darkness, water from dry land, night from day.
It contains more than 2,500 bible and bible related proper names and their meanings. Click the image above or on this link to get the free printable pdf from tommy nelson the names of god memory verse list make family devotion time a priority. Throughout scripture god reveals himself to us through his names. The more we study this list, the more we will understand who jesus really is. Learn more from our list of bible verses about the names of. Names for the nameless, in the oxford companion to the bible, bruce m. Distinctive of the hebrewchristian system is the use of the names for deity as instruments for divine disclosure. Why did god give us many different names for himself. A dictionary of the proper names of the old and new. General and proper names for gods in the hebrew bible. The names of god in the bible a persons name is a description of his character.
All scriptures are taken from the king james version of the bible. Many of them are of common ancient near eastern origin. This line of reasoning assumes that god expects people who speak different languages to pronounce his name identically. Discover the hebrew names of god within the biblical text.
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