OVERVIEW OF NAMES OF GOD
By Dennis Schmidt 8/2011
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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.
John 1:18
PURPOSE: Each name reveals more of the characteristics of the Godhead.
Isaiah 9:6 Jesus is the fullness of the Godhead Himself.
KEY VERSE: Jesus has names for the Father (Mighty God and Everlasting Father) and Holy Spirit (Counsellor) and LORD - Savior/Healer - Messiah/Anointed one:
Isaiah 7:14 Virgin=Mary; Son=Jesus; Immanuel=God with us.
Isaiah 9:6
Acts 2:36 Jesus is both LORD and Christ.
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.
John 1:18
WHY: God wants His elected believers to know Him as the LORD our Righteousness.
Jeremiah 23:6
1 Corinthians 1:30 Principal of Tsidkenu fulfilled in New Testament righteousness:
WAY: Jesus is both the Lord and God as King of kings and Lord of Lords.
John 20:28
1 Timothy 6:15
WHEREAS: Holy Ghost is one part of Tri-unity God.
Acts 5:3-4
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.
Exodus 23:21 God to Jewish people about the angel Jesus in the cloud.
John 17:11 (NIV)
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:
Exodus 23:21 God to Jewish people about the angel Jesus in the cloud.
John 17:11 (NIV)
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.
Matthew 1:21 Jesus = He shall save His people or savior.
Colossians 4:11 Other Jesus
A) JESUS, GOD'S SON, HAS A NUMBER OF NAMES & TITLES GIVEN IN ISAIAH:
Isaiah 7:14 Virgin=Mary; Son=Jesus; Immanuel=God with us.
Isaiah 9:6
B) LORD JESUS CHRIST: LORD - Savior/Healer - Messiah/Anointed one:
Acts 2:36 Jesus is both LORD and Christ.
III) LIST OF NAMES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT:
Jah/Yah: LORD or Kurios in Greek
Psalms 68:4 Jah LORD used with YHVH JEHOVAH in the same verse: Isaiah 12:2
Isaiah 12:2 Jah with Jehovah
Isaiah 26:4 Jah with Jehovah
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.
Exodus 3:13-14
Exodus 6:3
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.
Nehemiah 10:29
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.
Psalms 109:21
YHVH LORD: used with Adonai Lord in the same verse: Exodus 4:10
Exodus 4:10
Jehovah - El: Singular form - LORD God. The O.T. uses this form some 250 times.
Psalms 31:5
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.
Genesis 2:4
Numbers 23:22 Showing God's strength.
Jehovah - Elyon: The LORD most high.
Psalms 7:17
Jehovah - Jireh: The LORD will Provide (means of deliverance).
Genesis 22:13-14 Principal of Jireh is fulfilled in the New Testament for any need
Matthew 21:22
Philippians 4:19
Jehovah - Makeh: The LORD smites. God punishes sin.
Ezekiel 7:9
Jehovah - Mekaddishkem: The LORD our sanctifer. God set's apart.
Leviticus 20:7-8
Exodus 31:13
Jehovah - Nissi: The LORD my Banner or ensign.
Exodus 17:10-12
Exodus 17:14-15
Jehovah - Rapha: The LORD who Healeth
Exodus 15:26
Psalms 103:3
Psalms 107:20
Isaiah 53:4-5 Principal of Rapha is fulfilled in the New Testament for any sick
1 Peter 2:24
Matthew 8:16-17
Jehovah - Roi: The LORD my shepherd.
Psalms 23:1 Principal of Roi is fulfilled in the New Testament as shepherd:
Mark 6:34
Hebrews 13:20
Jehovah - Saboath: The LORD of hosts. Hosts meaning angelic armies. The bible uses this form 281 times.
1 Samuel 1:3
James 5:4
Jehovah - Shalom: The LORD our Peace or peace of the LORD.
Judges 6:24 Principal of Shalom is fulfilled in the New Testament for peace:
John 14:27 Jesus's peace.
Jehovah - Shammah: The LORD is Present.
Ezekiel 48:35
Jehovah - Tsidkenu: The LORD our Righteousness.
Jeremiah 23:6
Jeremiah 33:16 Principal of Tsidkenu fulfilled in New Testament righteousness:
1 Corinthians 1:30
EL - Elyon: Most high God. The root of the word is to be elevated. It emphesizes God as the exalted one & his sovereignty.
Psalms 21:7
El - Gmulot: The God of recompense. It emphasizes God as one that avenges.
Jeremiah 51:56
El - Olam: Everlasting God. Olam means age or hidden. It emphasizes God of eternity or of the ages. God controls time.
Isaiah 40:28
El - Roi: The God of sight. It emphasizes God as one who keeps watch.
Genesis 16:13
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.
Genesis 17:1
IV) LIST OF NAMES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT:
Theos: Lord. The New Testament uses this form over 1000 times.
John 1:1
Kurios: Lord. It emphasizes mighty one and powerful one. The New Testament uses this form over 650 times.
Revelation 1:4
Despoteis: Lord, master, and owner.
2 Peter 2:1
Logos: Word. It emphasizes concept of thought, conception, expression or utterance.
John 1:18
Hupsistos: The highest. It emphasizes God in highest heaven.
Hebrews 7:1
Pantokrator: The almighty. It emphasizes the all powerful God.
Revelation 1:8
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:
Matthew 6:9
Deuteronomy 32:6
Heavenly Father: Matthew 6:26
Father of Jesus: Luke 2:4
Righteous Father: John 17:25
Father of spirits: Hebrews 12:9
Father of lights: James 1:17
Lord of Sabaoth: James 5:4
B) HOLY SPIRIT:
Conforter: Jesus was first conforter & the Holy Spirit is second.
John 14:16 He=Spirit
Spirit of Father: Matthew 10:20
Spirit of Life: Romans 8:2
Spirit of the Son: Galatians 4:6
Holy Spirit: Ephesians 1:13
Eternal Spirit: Hebrews 9:14
Spirit of Christ: 1 Peter 1:11
Holy Ghost & God: Holy Ghost is one part of Tri-unity God.
Acts 5:3-4
C) JESUS (SON):
I AM:
John 8:58
The way, truth, life and only method of coming to the Father:
John 14:6
Lord and God:
John 20:28
Potentate, King of kings and Lord of lords:
1 Timothy 6:15
Messiah or Christ:
John 1:41
High Priest and Son of God:
Hebrews 4:14 Presented is many names & titles that God shows more of himself.
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