Common practice we should note that it was a common practice in the ancient world to have two different names for the same god. Elohim, yahweh or yhwh, adonai, theos, kurios, despotes and father. For example, the antitype corresponding to boaz the kinsmanredeemer in the book of ruth. Yahweh tsidkenu was the name given by god in the book of. Learn more from our list of bible verses about the names of. Many times a special meaning was attached to the name. There are various names of god, many of which enumerate the various qualities of a supreme. The names of god found in the bible love worth finding. What are the scripture references to the names of god in the bible. 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. The names of god bible gods word edition ann spangler. What are the different names and titles of the bible.
What are the different names of god in the bible and what. Elohim comes from the hebrew root meaning strength or power, and has the unusual characteristic of being plural in form. Thats because the bible is a collection of writings from different authors writing at different times. Gods many names reveal not only different dimensions of his character but also point to their fulfillment in the person and work of jesus christ. Names had, among other purposes, an explanatory purpose.
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. God is referred to by a number of names in the bible not just a single name. What are the different names of god, and what do they mean. There are also at least seven instances where the name of god is referenced without an actual name being given. Here are 50 names of jesus that will inspire and encourage your walk of faith. In philippians he is the god that supplies all of our needs. Below are the various names of god listed in the order of their first appearance in the bible. Different religious groups include different books in their biblical canons, in varying orders, and sometimes divide or combine books. 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.
Together, her books have sold nearly 3 million copies. God s name declares much about his person, but it is god s word that reveals god and his name. God goes by a lot of different names and titles in the bible. The jewish tanakh sometimes called the hebrew bible contains 24 books divided into three parts. Study the different names of god from hebrew and scripture and let his. Unfortunately, to many the names god or lord convey little more than. There is always a reason why the writer uses the term elohim or yahweh. Names and titles of god, exposition and bible study. One can find a complete list of the various names of god used through a simple internet search. 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. Why do genesis chapter 1 and chapter 2 use two different. I have attempted to locate every name of god, jesus, and the holy spirit from genesis through revelation. The names of god bible now available on bible gateway.
Scripture presents many references to the names for god, but the key names in the old testament are. The bible is filled with many references to who jesus is, his life, his lordship, and what he came to do. In colossians he is the fullness of the godhead bodily. Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. God is referred to by a number of names in the biblenot just a single name.
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. From the bibles first sentence, the superlative nature of gods power is evident as god. The bible uses different names of god to convey specific, personal meaning and identity. The following list is of names and titles given specifically to our lord jesus. The greek took their word for book, biblion, from this word. Here are 10 names of god, found in the old testament of the bible, you. Studying the names of god is one of the most uplifting bible adventures a christian can explore.
In galatians he is the redeemer from the curse of the law. 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. The holy spirit moved prophets like moses and apostles like paul to write about gods relationship with the world 1 ti 3. The bible refers to itself with many different names and titles. The book of life is the book in which god records the names of every person who is going to be in heaven. 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. What are all the different names of god in the holy bible. And theres nothing so powerful as the name of our lord god. How to see many amazing names of god newcreeations. This insightful little book accurately and clearly works through the many names of god throughout the old testament. This list presents the biblical names of god and jesus and where they are located in scripture. He didnt only exist thousands of years ago, when these names were first revealed. What are the different names of god in each book of the bible. 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 holy books was ta biblia to hagia, or biblia sacra, in latinbiblia for short. 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. 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. Note davids declarations about god s name and word in psalm 8. The antichrist is here great sermon feb 19th, 2020 duration. Each one tells us something important about godhis character and how he relates to us. The name refers to the new covenant or promise between god and humanity through the death and resurrection of jesus christ. Names of god in the bible scripture verses and meaning. You will learn about gods character, his nature, and how completely he cares for you. Now the bestselling author of praying the names of god reveals the richness of gods character and love found in his names. Each of those names of god represents a different aspect of god s manyfaceted character. To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. The new testament is a collection of 27 books, usually placed after the old testament in most christian bibles. The first is employed in connection with the names of israel or of jacob.
In the old testament times, a name was not only identification, but an identity as well. Understanding the names of god will help us understand how to praise and worship him more effectively. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. The seven main categories of different names given to god in the old and new testaments include. Each one tells us something important about god his character and how he relates to us. Each of gods names and titles describes a different. The bible says the name of the lord is like a strong tower. 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. The second has the same significance, and is found in connection with the. What are the heavenly books mentioned in the bible. 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. 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 encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. So lets look at some of the more frequent and significant names for god in the bible.
Ann spangler is an awardwinning writer whose fascination with the bible has resulted in books that have opened the bible to a wide range of readers. The names of god bible, gods word translation by ann spangler. 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. 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. Remember that god is real and these names reveal who he wants to be for you and your beloved ones. It says who we are, its what we are known by to all those around us. In ephesians he is the christ with unsearchable riches. The individual books were written by many authors over many years in. And many people have called god by different names in the bible. In some ways, that makes it easier to approach the bible.
The new testament chronicles the life and ministry of jesus, the growth and impact of the early church. In the book of revelation jesus reveals himself to the apostle john with a name that. When they arrived at the place where god had told him to go, abraham built an altar and arranged the wood on it. 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. Names of god lessons for kids free childrens ministry. 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. The different names merely reflect a different emphasis on gods character and his dealings with humanity. Along with noah and jacob, other bible baby names in the top 25 for boys include james, benjamin, elijah, lucas, ethan, samuel, and david. There are over a dozen names and titles of the bible found in both the old and new testaments. This is a list of hebrew names of god in the old testament. Bible is taken from byblos, which was an egyptian papyrus. Two names are employed which indicate the greatness of god, h51, mighty one and. By some counts there are more than 20 different names for god mentioned in the bible. Below is a list of the biblical names of god found in the old and new.
The bible contains literally hundreds of different names and titles of god the father, jesus christ, and the holy spirit. 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. 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. Each title exemplified his distinctiveness and his power. Pastors and preachers will find this 220page book a. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. All scriptures are taken from the king james version of the bible. The names of god bible, the newest addition to our online library, restores thousands of names and titles to their hebrew equivalent. Each of those names of god represents a different aspect of gods manyfaceted character. All 66 books of the bible in easy, onesentence summaries. Old testament prophesies and new testament accounts about jesus contain parallel references, fulling each of the seven names of god in the old testament. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need. Names of god through books of bible sermon seedbed.
The bible also states that when using his name, it should be used with great seriousness. 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 more we study this list, the more we will understand who jesus really is. God is known in judah, his name is great in israel.