Each of gods names and titles describes a different. 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. The names of god found in the bible love worth finding. Elohim, yahweh or yhwh, adonai, theos, kurios, despotes and father. Names and titles of god, exposition and bible study.
It says who we are, its what we are known by to all those around us. The names of god bible gods word edition ann spangler. Elohim comes from the hebrew root meaning strength or power. 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. Bible is taken from byblos, which was an egyptian papyrus. You can do this in confidence because each of gods names in scripture reveals an aspect of his nature suited to the need of the moment. Pastors and preachers will find this 220page book a.
Names had, among other purposes, an explanatory purpose. The new testament chronicles the life and ministry of jesus, the growth and impact of the early church. What are the heavenly books mentioned in the bible. Each of those names of god represents a different aspect of god s manyfaceted character. Use these names of god to get a wonderful understanding of how incredibly beautiful god is in so many different ways. When they arrived at the place where god had told him to go, abraham built an altar and arranged the wood on it. The new testament is a collection of 27 books, usually placed after the old testament in most christian bibles. Understand the meaning and significance of each name. What are the different names of god, and what do they mean. Old testament prophesies and new testament accounts about jesus contain parallel references, fulling each of the seven names of god in the old testament. Sep 01, 2011 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 following list is of names and titles given specifically to our lord jesus. Names of god encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Out and lets talk about prayer and a contributor to several books. In philippians he is the god that supplies all of our needs. Studying the names of god is one of the most uplifting bible adventures a christian can explore. The many names of god in the scripture provide additional revelation of his character. Names of god you have probably heard these names of god this way in a song or sermon but it is powerful and talking about a long sermon series to preach describing the names and activity of god in the scripture. God goes by a lot of different names and titles in the bible. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. One can find a complete list of the various names of god used through a simple internet search.
God is known in judah, his name is great in israel. The different names of god in the bible hal lelujiah. The jewish tanakh sometimes called the hebrew bible contains 24 books divided into three parts. 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. Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. The old testament also known as the jewish tanakh is the first 39 books in most christian bibles.
His names havent changed hes the same yesterday, today, and forever, but this is a more indepth post and i think youll love it too, friend. In the old testament times, a name was not only identification, but an identity as well. All scriptures are taken from the king james version of the bible. God is referred to by a number of names in the bible not just a single name. In christian theology the name of god has always had much deeper meaning and significance.
Participant handouts for names and titles of god 1 list of the names and titles of god. Oct 16, 2012 the different names of god in the bible hal lelujiah. This list presents the biblical names of god and jesus and where they are located in scripture. Discover the hebrew names of god within the biblical text. In fact, one of the ways god reveals himself to us in scripture is through his names. In contrast to the variety of absolute or personal names of god in the old testament, the new testament uses only two, according to the. Perfect for personal study, prayer, and reflection, the names of god bible includes. Note davids declarations about god s name and word in psalm 8. Names, titles and characters of jesus christ includes the son, the father, god, jehovah, the almighty, the word, the man, the babe, jesus, the lamb of god.
The holy books was ta biblia to hagia, or biblia sacra, in latinbiblia for short. Names of god through books of bible sermon seedbed. Oct 10, 2005 the following list is of names and titles given specifically to our lord jesus. The more we study this list, the more we will understand who jesus really is. The bible uses different names of god to convey specific, personal meaning and identity. Like the torah is attributed solely to moses by tradition, the fact that mohammad uses many names for god often said to be the 99 names of glory can be used as independent evidence of a single author using multiple formal names for god. In the new testament the two names jesus and emmanuel that refer to jesus have. Jan 12, 2019 studying the names of god is one of the most uplifting bible adventures a christian can explore. The presence of in the deuterocanonical books not translated from hebrew but. One of the best ways to get to know god on a deeper level is to know the names and titles both he and his people give to him. Jan 02, 2020 from the bibles first sentence, the superlative nature of gods power is evident as god elohim speaks the world into existence genesis 1. He didnt only exist thousands of years ago, when these names were first revealed. The bible usually uses the name of god in the singular e.
In ephesians he is the christ with unsearchable riches. In colossians he is the fullness of the godhead bodily. He is almighty, holy, powerful and his appearance can be terrible and frightening, yet at the same time he is tender, compassionate, faithful, full of grace and mercy, our best friend. There are also at least seven instances where the name of god is referenced without an actual name being given. Names of god in the bible scripture verses and meaning. Throughout scripture god reveals himself to us through his names. Along with noah and jacob, other bible baby names in the top 25 for boys include james, benjamin, elijah, lucas, ethan, samuel, and david. And theres nothing so powerful as the name of our lor.
The names all come from the king james version bible as do the many quotations that are included to show the proper context in which the name is used. God s name declares much about his person, but it is god s word that reveals god and his name. This is a list of hebrew names of god in the old testament. Names had, among other purposes, an explanatory purpose e. Here are 50 names of jesus that will inspire and encourage your walk of faith.
Each title exemplified his distinctiveness and his power. While we believe in the trinity of god the father, the son, and the holy spirit, the bible refers to each entity and their specific function throughout the different periods. Here are 10 names of god, found in the old testament of the bible, you. There are many to explore but today i share 10 that will ignite a fire in your own walk. The names of god bible, the newest addition to our online library, restores thousands of names and titles to their hebrew equivalent. Another word much like shaddai, and from which many believe it derived, is shad meaning breast in hebrew some other scholars believe that the name is. And many people have called god by different names in the bible. The name stands for the original promise with god to the descendants of abraham in particular prior to the coming of jesus christ in the new testament or the new promise. By some counts there are more than 20 different names for god mentioned in the bible. In galatians he is the redeemer from the curse of the law. Below is a list of the biblical names of god found in the old and new testament.
So lets look at some of the more frequent and significant names for god in the bible. Throughout scripture god reveals himself to us through his. Many times a special meaning was attached to the name. The names of god bible now available on bible gateway. His titles revealed in scripture elohim or elohay is the first name for god found in the bible, and its used throughout the old testament over 2,300 times. What are all the different names of god in the holy bible. Names and titles of god in the new testament wikipedia. You will learn about gods character, his nature, and how completely he cares for you. How to see many amazing names of god newcreeations. You will learn about god s character, his nature, and how completely he cares for you. Bible names for boys have dominated the us popularity list for its entire history, with biblical names jacob and noah taking the top spot for nearly twenty years until recently, when liam took over. Stone was a member of the faculty of moody bible institute for several years and a teacher for the radio program radio school of the bible. In the new testament, while the titles given to god are many, the names are only two. What are the different names and titles of the bible.
Its through the different names of god in the scriptures that we can discover more about him and his character as well as understand him in a more personal way. The bible, for the most part, does not offer us personal references for god but rather offers terms that refer to his function or are one of his many titles. There are over a dozen names and titles of the bible found in both the old and new testaments. May 20, 20 the names of god bible, the newest addition to our online library, restores thousands of names and titles to their hebrew equivalent. Learn more from our list of bible verses about the names of.
To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. This is a set of 11 cards that feature 10 different names of god with their. Now the bestselling author of praying the names of god reveals the richness of gods character and love found in his names. Small group leaders and teachers will find it a wonderful guidebook to an 11week study, complete with handouts that can be duplicated for group members. So lets look at some of the more frequent and significant names for god in. Greek was like english in those days, so it made sense to write letters to gentiles in the greek lan. Part of the new testament was written in greek, part in hebrewaramaic and later translated to greek. Thats because the bible is a collection of writings from different authors writing at different times. What are the different names of god in each book of the bible. The bible refers to itself with many different names and titles. All 66 books of the bible in easy, onesentence summaries.
Even the unpronounceable yhvh also known as the tetragrammaton, the four hebrew consonants that make up yhvh translates as the eternal one who preserves as frank t. Each one tells us something important about god his character and how he relates to us. The first is employed in connection with the names of israel or of jacob. The names which god chose for himself and which are ascribed to him in the word of god are additional revelations of the who and what of god that we may know and relate to god. The seven main categories of different names given to god in the old and new testaments include.
The second has the same significance, and is found in connection with the. Also, a great online tool is the blue letter bible, and theres a blue letter. The individual books were written by many authors over many years in many places to many different people groups. And theres nothing so powerful as the name of our lord god. In some ways, that makes it easier to approach the bible. 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.
The bible is filled with many references to who jesus is, his life, his lordship, and what he came to do. Different religious groups include different books in their biblical canons, in varying orders, and sometimes divide or combine books. 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. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need. The greek took their word for book, biblion, from this word. The bible contains literally hundreds of different names and titles of god the father, jesus christ, and the holy spirit. These are not mere titles assigned by people but, for the most part, his own descriptions of himself. The name refers to the new covenant or promise between god and humanity through the death and resurrection of jesus christ. In genesis, jesus is the ram at abrahams altar in exodus, hes the passover lamb in leviticus, hes the high priest. The bible also states that when using his name, it should be used with great seriousness. He is the author of names of god, answering your questions, 100 basic bible questions answered, and holy to the lord. Each of those names of god represents a different aspect of gods manyfaceted character.
The bible says the name of the lord is like a strong tower. Remember that god is real and these names reveal who he wants to be for you and your beloved ones. The book of life is the book in which god records the names of every person who is going to be in heaven. Names and titles of god is designed for laypeople who want to make a serious, and at the same time spiritual, study of the names of god. The names of god bible, gods word translation by ann spangler. Names, titles and characters of jesus christ blue letter bible. Below are the various names of god listed in the order of their first appearance in the bible. Theres something intimate, exciting, and powerful about calling out the names of god in your prayers. Each one tells us something important about godhis character and how he relates to us. Sometimes nicknames are chosen which tell something about a person, but even this is a poor reflection of the significance of names in the bible. God is referred to by a number of names in the biblenot just a single name. Two names are employed which indicate the greatness of god, h51, mighty one and. The holy spirit moved prophets like moses and apostles like paul to write about gods relationship with the world 1 ti 3. I have attempted to locate every name of god, jesus, and the holy spirit from genesis through revelation.
She is the author or coauthor of several bestselling books, including praying the names of god, praying the names of jesus, women of the bible, and sitting at the feet of rabbi jesus. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. Understanding the names of god will help us understand. What are the scripture references to the names of god in the bible. Based on praying the names of god and praying the names of jesus but containing additional questions for reflection and study, this unique bible study is designed to help individuals and groups explore the most important of gods names and titles as they are revealed in the bible. From the bibles first sentence, the superlative nature of gods power is evident as god elohim speaks the world into existence genesis 1.
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