It was familiarized in the englishspeaking world by william tyndale and other settler english protestant renditions of scripture such as the geneva bible and the king james version. He must not be allowed to think that the lord is merely a glorious lesser deity. If you want to explore the names of god further after completing this study, read tony evanss book the power of gods names harvest house publishers, 2014. The divine names, the classic treatise by pseudodionysius, defines the scope of traditional understandings in western traditions such as hellenic, christian, jewish and islamic theology on the nature and significance of the names of god. For the destroyer is coming against her, against babylon, and her mighty men will be captured. Elohim god creator, preserver, keeper of his covenant.
The range of meanings include those of authority and discipline, but also those of compassion, care, protection, and provision. This makes it difficult for scholars and linguists to know how ancient hebrew words are supposed to be pronounced. Yhwh, the proper name of the god of israel in the hebrew bible and one of the seven names of god in judaism. Take time to pause and sit in silence, quieting your mind and body as you listen for god.
Merge my passions, skills, and experience so that i can. The name of god is jehovah gmolah and it means the lord our recompense. How to see many amazing names of god newcreeations. He must be shown that prophets like isaiah prophesied the coming of jehovah god to the earth, and that jesus christ is the fulfillment of those prophecies. See also science and technology belief in a creator. When the hebrew bible was first written down in the hebrew language, they wrote only with consonants, not vowels. Todays english version prefacethere are many different reasons why god s namewas removed from the bible. It is a name that assures us that our heavenly father is able to provide any need we have. Over the past several weeks we have been looking at the various ways that god has revealed himself to us in scripture indicated by his names. Because i read that his name was translated wrong, and. In written form, ancient hebrew did not include vowels. After mans sin there are many socalled gods who are not gods, and the one true god is called by many names for example, jehovah god, everlasting god, almighty god, god of abraham. See below for a listing of the names of our god, jehovah.
Jehovah is gods unique name as revealed in the bible. The two lords were completely merged after 300 ce beginning of the trinity. God has given different revelations of his name jehovah 7 redemptive names of jehovah to different men. Here are some of the betterknown names of god in the bi. Each of these compound names of god that begin with the name jehovah help us to understand a specific aspect of gods character. Read the text carefully and answer the following questions. The hebrews gave called god a certain name based on their. Our father is willing to wage warfare on our behalf. That reminder fortified the israelites to confront the challenges facing them as they entered and took possession of the promised land. If gods name yhwh had been vocalized yahweh, or yahwoh, as some claim, there.
Pardoning error, sin, and transgression, merciful to those like you, those who practice mercy too. Each name that god uses for himself reveals to us an aspect of his character that helps us to know him better. There are many many more, but this gives a pretty good picture of a creator that is a loving, protective. The jehovah names of god sermon by larry semore, proverbs 22. Some, though, may feel that because god is holy and almighty, it would be disrespectful to use his name. This is but another way of asking, what is the name of god that is used so frequently in the old testament scriptures. The name indicates that god has not abandoned jerusalem, leaving it in ruins, but that there will be a restoration. Jehovah shammah is a symbolic name for the earthly jerusalem. How does this increase both your faith in who he is and your love for him for doing it. The lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble and he knows those who take refuge in him. To call on god s name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to our particular need. The name jehovahjireh is a name that is crucial for us today as we seek to know the father. The name jehovah does not occur a single time in the hebrew text of the old testament. Jehovahtsidkenu jehovah our righteousness jeremiah gives us this name of god in a messianic passage.
May 30, 2003 home if jehovah isnt the real name of god, what is. Of all the names of god, jehovah is the name used most frequently in the old testament. God is only truly known in the soul as we yield ourselves to him, submit to his authority, and regulate all the details of our lives by his holy precepts and commandments. Jehovah is the proper name of the god of israel in the hebrew bible and one of the seven names of god in judaism. Jehovah rophe, i lift your name in praise, as you are the ultimate caregiver. In much the same way, gods names combine to reveal the one god, divine in. God has many names and each reveals him in a different way. Jehovah is there, the symbolical title given by ezekiel to jerusalem, which was seen by him in vision ezek. My story about jehovah jireh and the lord who provides. In this instance, the warfare involved gods very own. In the hebrew scriptures, the name of god is recorded as yhwh. However, with our god, we must take all of him or none of him. How the jews invented god, and made him great archaeology.
Neither did the masoretes point this name with the vowel markings of the name adonaithis is another lie of judaism. Since the jehovahs witnesses believe jehovah is the one true name of god, any passages that apply the term jehovah to christ would conclusively destroy their entire theology. Gods ability to see you is not based on man, but it is based on his character. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need. The god of the jehovahs witnesses catholic answers. Jehovah mekoddishkem it can be translated as the lord who sets you apart. Jehovah elohim is his name and there are two original manuscripts of genesis, in the one the word god is elohim elohistic and in the other the word for god is jehovah jehovistic. These redemptive names of god release mountainmoving power as you discover their meanings and decree each of them over your life. Of course, it would be wrong to use gods name in an unworthy way, just as you would not misuse the name of your close friend. One of the unique doctrines the jehovahs witnesses teach is that christ, both before he came to earth and since he has returned to heaven, was and is michael the archangel. Pdf the names of god in genesis timothy sliedrecht. Smith, florida christian college, kissimmee, fl 3 but what is the name of god. With just one word you can remove sickness, reverse. Abba father is the word for god in the lords prayer luke 11.
To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. Behold, the days come, says jehovah, that i will raise. The quick view bible names for god chart with scripture verses. So abraham called that place the lord will provide. 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. Oxford bible church the jehovah yahweh covenant names of god.
Praying through the names of god harvest house publishers. Whenever the word lord all upper case is mentioned in the old testament, it is translated from the hebrew word, yhovah. We dont get to pick and choose which parts of his character we want to. There is an intentional shift in the name of god from elohim to yahweh. Apr 17, 2012 this is a name of god that i believe many of us might realize we find hard to trust in when we really think about it. Having and using personal names is a vital part of human friendships. Why do some bible translations not use the name jehovah. However, it is jehovahs will that those who love him honor his name and make it known. Your kingly justice, your lovingkindness, you have shown in all you do. Time and time again, jehovahs witnesses quote psalms 83. Therefore, it is important that we know god by his many names. Mystery series of jehovah, jesus, and the almighty.
By understanding the various names of god he is more fully revealed to us. Jehovah lord holiness truth revealer, righteousness, redemption elshaddai almighty god our allsufficient supply, bestower of power, gifts, blessings, and the one who makes us fruitful. Now many trinitarians believe that because it was jesus who appeared in the old testament, and that he bore the name the lord jehovah, as for example, when he appeared to abraham in genesis 18, then they take this to mean that christ himself is the one true god. This is the eleventh of the compound names for jehovah. Most of these are listed in thomas newberrys bible. When the bible was translated, the interpreter translated the name of god as jehovah. Almost all believers know that god was once named jehovah in the age of law and jesus in the age of grace. In a broad sense, then, gods name is equal to all that the bible and creation tell us about god.
My main question is, what was the original name of god. A jehovahs witness, for example must be shown that jesus is jehovah god. Home if jehovah isnt the real name of god, what is. Our taking those words to heart will empower us to face the great tribulation just ahead and contribute to the paradise to follow. May people know that you, whose name is jehovah, you alone are the most high over all the earth. What are the different names of god, and what do they mean. God made heaven and earth learn from the bible, lesson 1. Jehovah s name exalting the name of jesus christ if i be lifted up i will draw all men unto me. Notice that the complete jewish bible does not use the word jehovah.
As i documented in part ii of my study paper, gods name did not become too holy to utterthis is a myth of judaism. Apr 23, 2020 there are seven redemptive names of god hidden within the prayer of psalm 23. The oldest plausible recorded occurrence of his name is in the phrase land of shasu of yhw. We read this name of god all through the scriptures its one of my favorite. But he represents god the father to the people of the earth. The jehovah names of god contributed by larry semore on feb 9, 2017 message contributor based on 1 rating. Jehovahshammah the eighteenth and last name we want to consider is jehovah shammah. Yhwh, the proper name of the god of israel in the hebrew bible and one of the seven names of god in judaism the consensus among scholars is that the historical vocalization of the tetragrammaton at the time of the redaction of the torah 6th century bce is. The origin of the name jehovah southside church of. Outside of the kjv and liberal asv, the word jehovah is not used in scripture. The name of god that we will be looking at today is jehovahhossenu, the lord our maker.
Something more than a theoretical knowledge of god is needed by us. Then shall we know, if we follow on in the path of obedience to know the lord hosea 6. But if he was and is the only god, why would god need a name. Likewise, the names of god in scripture are various descriptions of his character. Guru gobind singhs jaap sahib, which contains 950 names of god. God is known in judah, his name is great in israel. One area of great battle has to do with our carnal nature. The name of god we will be looking at today is a part of the character of god that a lot of people do not like and do not want to talk about. It is my understanding that the word jehovah is a compound of the hebrew verbs was, is and will bein other words, the eternal one. Because i read that his name was translated wrong, and that his real name is yaohu. Lets suppose our hypothetical jehovahs witness points out that in all the verses i have cited so far, the word adonai has been employed, not jehovah.
Speaking of gods name, everyone is familiar with it, for gods names have been recorded explicitly in verses. The vowels were pronounced in spoken hebrew but were not recorded in written hebrew. This name indicates that god will repay mankind for any sin he has committed. To argue this, the witnesses use 1 thessalonians 4. I have so many stories where god has provided for me, but i want to share two, very personal ones with you. We are meant to know the fullness of god s perfect peace, his shalom. A few days ago, a reader of this blog and a former student asked me to explain the origin of the name jehovah. Its the product of fully being what we were created to be. Names of god ot note that these names apply to almighty god, jehovah, the creator of everything. The name jehovah jireh is a name that is crucial for us today as we seek to know the father. Understanding the names of god will help us understand how to praise and worship him more effectively.
Ancient hebrew did not use vowels in its written form. Jehovah is a pronunciation of the hebrew consonants of yhwh the sacred name of the god of israel revealed in the hebrew bible and the vowels of adonai hebrew for my lord. Should it be different when it comes to our friendship with god. Participant handouts for names and titles of god 1 list of the names and titles of god. Jehovah send peace, the name which gideon gave to the altar he erected on the spot at ophrah where the angel appeared to him judg. In this lesson we ask whether jesus is jehovah yahweh. Yahweh was the national god of the kingdoms of israel samaria and judah. This name, the tetragrammaton of the greeks, was held by the later jews to be so sacred that it was never pronounced except by the high priest on the great day of atonement, when he entered into the most holy place. Great god, jehovah, you are deserving, worthy of the highest praise, good and just in all your ways. A free 4 page pdf study resource on the names of god. Should the name jehovah be used in scripture to refer to god.
Jul 08, 20 the reason god s nameis missing from many bibles. What vowels originally belonged to the letters jhvh. This definition well fits jehovahs role as the creator and the fulfiller of his purpose. The god of the old testament started out as just one of many deities of the. Gods peace surpasses understanding and sustains us through difficult times. Jehovah jireh the lord who provides exploring the names of god.
Titles of jehovah this is not intended to be a complete list. 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. Consequently, the pronunciation of hwh y as jehovah was never lost. The question that remains is are we comfortable with using the word jehovah as the name of god. The lord my god who nourishes, supplies, and satisfies. Jehovah our god is one jehovah watchtower online library. Each of the many names of god describes a different aspect of his manyfaceted character. The names of god the names of god in the bible a persons name is a description of his character. The jehovah names of god sermon by larry semore, proverbs. Attributes of god california state university, northridge. Moses received him as healer or jehovah rophe jeremiah received him as righteousness or jehovah tsidkenu. Jehovah adonai my master jehovah elolam everlasting god jehovah sabbath lord of host jehovah elgibbon mighty god.