OVERVIEW OF NAMES OF GOD
By Dennis Schmidt 2/2007
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This paper discusses the names (titles) of God, their meanings, and applications. The meaning of each name shows an attribute or characteristic of God's essence. All scriptures are from the King James' version Bible, unless otherwise stated.
INDUCTIVE COMMENTS:
THEME: Logos = Word. It emphasizes concept of thought, conception, expression or utterance.
PURPOSE: Each name reveals more of the characteristics of the Godhead.
KEY VERSE: Jesus has names for the Father (Mighty God and Everlasting Father) and Holy Spirit (Counsellor) and LORD - Savior/Healer - Messiah/Anointed one:
WHO: God
mainly by Bible authors Moses, David, Matthew, Luke, John, and Paul
TO WHOM: Elected Christians
WHAT: Logos = Word. It emphasizes concept of thought, conception, expression or utterance.
WHY: God wants His elected believers to know Him as the LORD our Righteousness.
WAY:
Jesus is both the Lord and God as King of
kings and Lord of Lords.
WHEREAS: Holy Ghost is one part of Tri-unity God.
WHERE:
God is everywhere at the same time.
God is one omni-present Godhead.
WHEN: Forever as God
always existed and will exist forever.
WHILE: The
Father and Jesus have the same name.
PAPER
OUTLINE:
I) GOD, THE FATHER'S NAME, AND JESUS NAME ARE THE SAME:
II) THE NAME JESUS:
A) JESUS, GOD'S SON, HAS A NUMBER OF NAMES & TITLES GIVEN IN ISAIAH:
B) LORD JESUS CHRIST:
III) LIST OF NAMES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT:
IV) LIST OF NAMES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT:
V) OTHER NAMES AND TITLES FOR THE TRIUNITY GOD:
A) FATHER:
B) HOLY SPIRIT:
C) JESUS (SON):
I) GOD, THE FATHER'S NAME, AND JESUS NAME ARE THE SAME:
II) THE NAME JESUS:
The name is from the Hebrew name Y'hoshua (Y'- Yah: the Lord; and shun: to be freed, salvation, aid, deliverance) making the Greek name Joshua. The name means the Lord will save, the Lord of salvation or the Lord the savior. Others had the name Jesus.
A) JESUS, GOD'S SON, HAS A NUMBER OF NAMES & TITLES GIVEN IN ISAIAH:
B) LORD JESUS CHRIST: LORD - Savior/Healer - Messiah/Anointed one:
III) LIST OF NAMES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT:
Jah/Yah: LORD or Kurios in Greek
Jehovah/Yahweh/Yahway or YHVH/YHWH: LORD meaning: He will be, eternal, to be, to exist, & always is. He is unchangeable. This is His unique name alone. God say His name is: I AM THAT I AM.It also emphasizes God as a covernant keeper. El Shaddai shows God as coverant maker. The O.T. uses this form 6828 times.
Jehovah - Adon: Singular form. LORD of lord. To judge or rule. It's meanings include that of master of owner as well as lord. The O.T. uses this form 334 times.
Jehovah - Adonai: Plural form. LORD of Lords. To judge or rule as Sovereign LORD. It's meaning include that of master or owner as well as lord. The O.T. uses this form 439 times. It emphasizes God as almighty ruler with everything subject to him and man as his servant. The emphasis is also on God as covenant keeper & his power.
YHVH LORD: used with Adonai
Lord in the same verse:
Jehovah - El: Singular form - LORD God. The O.T. uses this form some 250 times.
Jehovah - Elohim: Uni-Plural form (3 in 1) - LORD Gods; Strong or mighty and object of fear. The O.T. uses this form over 2700 times. The compound emphasizes God as: creator, govening man, authority over man, and redeeming man. Also God's direct connection with the nation of Israel.
Jehovah - Elyon: The LORD most high.
Jehovah - Jireh: The LORD will Provide (means of deliverance).
Jehovah - Makeh: The LORD smites. God punishes sin.
Jehovah - Mekaddishkem: The LORD our sanctifer. God set's apart.
Jehovah - Nissi: The LORD my Banner or ensign.
Jehovah - Rapha: The LORD who Healeth
Jehovah - Roi: The LORD my shepherd.
Jehovah - Saboath: The LORD of hosts. Hosts meaning angelic armies. The bible uses this form 281 times.
Jehovah - Shalom: The LORD our Peace or peace of the LORD.
Jehovah - Shammah: The LORD is Present.
Jehovah - Tsidkenu: The LORD our Righteousness.
EL - Elyon: Most high God. The root of the word is to be elevated. It emphesizes God as the exalted one & his sovereignty.
El - Gmulot: The God of recompense. It emphasizes God as one that avenges.
El - Olam: Everlasting God. Olam means age or hidden. It emphasizes God of eternity or of the ages. God controls time.
El - Roi: The God of sight. It emphasizes God as one who keeps watch.
El - Shaddai: God Almighty. Their are two roots for the word: first is to be powerful and second is breast or nourisher and sustainer. The Old Testament uses this form 48 times.
IV) LIST OF NAMES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT:
Theos: Lord. The New Testament uses this form over 1000 times.
Kurios: Lord. It emphasizes mighty one and powerful one. The New Testament uses this form over 650 times.
Despoteis: Lord, master, and owner.
Logos: Word. It emphasizes concept of thought, conception, expression or utterance.
Hupsistos: The highest. It emphasizes God in highest heaven.
Pantokrator: The almighty. It emphasizes the all powerful God.
V) OTHER NAMES AND TITLES FOR THE TRIUNITY GOD:
In addition to the above, primary Old Testament names, the Bible calls God by the following names:
A) FATHER:
People's Father:
Father of lights:
Heavenly Father:
Lord of Sabaoth:
B) HOLY SPIRIT:
Conforter: Jesus was first conforter & the Holy Spirit is second.
Eternal Spirit:
Holy Spirit:
Spirit of Life:
Holy Ghost & God: Holy Ghost is one part of Tri-unity God.
C) JESUS (SON):
I AM:
The way, truth, life and only method of coming to the Father:
Lord and God:
Potentate, King of kings and Lord of lords:
Messiah or Christ:
High Priest and Son of God:
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