Elohim is the hebrew word for god that appears in the very first sentence of the. There are many names for god given in the old testament, and each will enrich your worship and prayer life. Participant handouts for names and titles of god 1 list of the names and titles of god. The names of god bible now available on bible gateway. 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. The name of god is a surrogate for god himself psalm 54. The names of god bible gods word edition ann spangler.
See precepts covid19 event updates and ministry announcements. Old testament prophets revealed gods intentions for a greater prophetic role for women. The names of god in the bible a persons name is a description of his character. The bible uses many names for the father, the son, and the holy spirit, with each revealing another aspect of gods holy character. Further references of the name jehovah nissi 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. Many highly respected evangelical scholars believe there is a tension in the bible between affirmations of gender equality and gender roles. Join our names of god bible study online at love god greatly. Because of this, scribes were very respectful and very hesitant to even write the name of god lest it be inadvertently misused. In a broad sense, then, god s name is equal to all that the bible and creation tell us about god. Essential to our ability to glorify god is the knowledge of god and knowing him personally in view of that knowledge. One can find a complete list of the various names of god used through a simple internet search.
The most common way to refer to god was with four hebrew consonants yodheivavhei yhvh. Names of god bible gods word translation by ann spangler. 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. God invites you to become involved with him in his work. One incredible tool that were thrilled to be able to offer you this session is our our beautiful, new 110page names of god study journal, now available on amazon. This inspiring video shows several of the most important hebrew names of god. The subject of the bible s first sentence is god gen 1. The medal is english sterling silver hallmarked for london 2006 925, lion passant, anchor, date letter g. How to see many amazing names of god newcreeations. Praying the names and attributes of god the navigators. Can we arrive at a consistent biblical position without doing violence to the text. Perfect for personal study, prayer, and reflection, the names of god bible includes. Allah and allah the name allah does not belong to islam. The name was pronounced as part of daily services in the temple.
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. In the old testament jehovahraah the lord my shepherd is used in psalm 23. 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. Elohim is a general name translated god in the bible.
Gods holiness is not a better version of the best we know. This is true not only for the names of people and places, but also of god himself. The names of these characters are not provided in the bible. The bible teaches the equal standing of man and woman. To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. Nothing in the torah prohibits a person from pronouncing the name of god. This list of names of god helps you experience how majestic god is and how deeply he loves you. Many common hebrew names contain yah or yahu, part of god s fourletter name.
But realizing he had lost track of time, he raced out of the bar and hastily asked directions for the departing gate to oakland. Download a print friendly pdf of praying the names and attributes of god to pass along. What are the different names of god in each book of the bible. Still, it is often difficult to trust gods word and practice it in our lives. Names of god holman bible dictionary bible dictionary. Indeed, it is evident from scripture that gods name was pronounced routinely. Entry for names of god holman bible dictionary one of 28 bible dictionaries freely available, this readable and easy to use dictionary takes advantage of the finest modern bible scholarship. The name is associated with the ark of the covenant e. It is out of, so feel free to copy and distribute it. The name of god was so sacred to the ancient jewish scribes that they used a special pen to write the name of god as they reproduced the scriptures. This makes the god of the bible, elohim, the truly unique one, the crea tor of all. The lord jesus said in his high priestly prayer in john 17. Various names of god translated from the hebrew or greek to english. It is employed to indicate gods role as the one who controls all created agencies and beings.
We see ourselves in their anguish, estrangement, and lifegiving passion and meet them in those very places in our lives. This name abhir, translated in english versions of the bible mighty one, is always combined with israel or jacob. God, names of international standard bible encyclopedia. The names of god bible, gods word translation by ann spangler.
In scripture, names and titles are extremely important. The names of god study will be free to download and print starting november 2nd, 2015. When you study the new testament and you read verses like acts 4. Jan 20, 2019 this, however, is where the names of god bible stands out this bible translation has restored the name our savior. In the bible a persons name is a description of his character. And many people have called god by different names in the bible.
This name appears only one time in the old testament. Praying through the names of god harvest house publishers. The names of god bible, the newest addition to our online library, restores thousands of names and titles to their hebrew equivalent. To call on god s name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to our particular need. Lord god brought about the priesthood of all his people in the new testament church 1 pet 2. None of the ancient people used the name elohim to speak of only one of their gods, but they used elohim to speak of their gods as a whole. Study the different names of god from hebrew and scripture and let his blessings fill your life, as you build a relationship with god, based on every aspect of his names.
God is known in judah, his name is great in israel. Indeed, it is evident from scripture that god s name was pronounced routinely. Each time they came to the name of god, they would set down the regular pen and pick up a. Many common hebrew names contain yah or yahu, part of gods fourletter name. Hearing and seeing the amazing names of god helps us know who god is, and it gives us a deep sense of awe for our wonderful and great god and father. Allah a contraction of the word alilah or alilah meaning the god contraction variations. Understanding the names of god will help us understand. It contains more than 2,500 bible and biblerelated proper names and their meanings. Laminated wall chart measures 19 x 26 and includes reproducible worksheets and teaching tips on the back.
The name, often transliterated as elohim sebaot and tr. 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. Needless to say, names for god were very sacred consider the commandment that forbids taking god s name in vain. We need to learn gods will about the womans role, so that we can be free from the confusion, and thus free to follow gods plan for our lives.
Some hebrew words of uncertain meaning have been left out. The makers mark f c p refers to the silversmiths f c parry ltd. This is the ninth of the compound names for jehovah. Each page calls us to be a daughter of god by stepping out of the past to share our own stories of transformation and learn the ways of god from one another. An apocryphal text known as the acts of pilate aka the gospel of nicodemus refers to them as gestas and dysmas 10. 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. 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. This, however, is where the names of god bible stands out this bible translation has restored the name our savior. Likewise, the names of god in scripture are various descriptions of his character. Needless to say, names for god were very sacred consider the commandment that forbids taking gods name in vain. The great purpose of man, especially the believer in christ, is to glorify god. Therefore choose life, that you may live, loving the lord your god, obeying. When we pray to elohim, we remember that he is the one who began it all, creating the heavens and the earth and separating light from darkness, water from dry land, night from day.
Though god is infinitely far above our ability to fully understand, through the scriptures he tells us truths about himself so that we can know him. Verses marked niv are taken from the holy bible, new international version, niv. It is the second most used name of god in the old testament. Psa 68 god is the all powerful creator of the universe. Experiencing god read the following list of names, titles. The bible uses many names for the father, the son, and the holy spirit, with each revealing another aspect of god s holy character. This chart shows 21 names of god, gives the definition, a scripture reference, and shows how to apply it to our lives today. 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. Biblical names and their meanings the israel of god.
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. Understanding the names of god will help us understand how to praise and worship him more effectively. 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. 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 names of the lord jehovah in the old testament a list of 42 names of god used in the old testament built on the jehovah root. Names of god encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. There is one bible passage that is unique because it contains the tetragrammaton as well as the other major names of godall packed into one single verse. In the bible days, your name was representative of your character, and thats the way it is with god. The names of god o lord, our lord, how majestic is thy name in all the earth. Now the bestselling author of praying the names of god reveals the richness of gods character and love found in his names.
It contains more than 2,500 bible and bible related proper names and their meanings. Now the bestselling author of praying the names of god and praying the names of jesus uncovers the richness of gods character and love found in his names right within the bible text. This chart shows 21 old testament names of god, gives the definition, a scripture reference, and shows how to. Sproul examines various names of god as a means to understanding the one true god. So then, and much more so, do the names of god convey the manyfaceted character and work of our god. The names of god in the old testament free online bible. Several extrabiblical sources offer us different versions of their names metzger and coogan 1993. The word allah does not appear in the hebrew or greek scriptures of the old or new testament, however neither does the word god.
The bible teaches the equal standing of man and woman philip b. Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. The names of god bible gods word edition ann spangler february 17, 2014 respond 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. His holiness stands apartunique and incomprehensible. Color god is light whirlwinds compasses the north wind light, natural out of the north lightning fire emanating from god theophany as i looked, behold, a storm wind was coming from the north, a great cloud with fire flashing forth continually and a bright light around it, and in its midst something like glowing metal in the midst of the fire. In a broad sense, then, gods name is equal to all that the bible and creation tell us about god. The subject of the bibles first sentence is god gen 1. Not only was god the healer in the old testament, but jesus christ revealed the healing heart of god for all of us, more than ever.
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