In the Bible, God is referred to by various names and titles that reflect different aspects of His character and relationship with humanity. Some of the most significant names include:
1. **Yahweh (Jehovah)** – The personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible, often translated as “LORD” in English versions.
– **References**: Exodus 3:14-15 – “God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’ And he said, ‘Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’'”
2. **Elohim** – A generic term for ‘God’ that emphasizes His power and majesty.
– **References**: Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”
3. **Adonai** – A title meaning “Lord” or “Master,” used to convey authority.
– **References**: Psalm 8:1 – “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”
4. **El Shaddai** – Meaning “God Almighty,” emphasizing His all-sufficiency and power.
– **References**: Genesis 17:1 – “When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, ‘I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless.'”
5. **El Elyon** – Meaning “Most High God,” which signifies God’s supreme authority.
– **References**: Genesis 14:18-20 – “And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High.”
6. **Jehovah Jireh** – Meaning “The Lord Will Provide.”
– **References**: Genesis 22:14 – “So Abraham called the name of that place ‘The Lord Will Provide.'”
7. **Jehovah Rapha** – Meaning “The Lord Who Heals.”
– **References**: Exodus 15:26 – “For I am the Lord who heals you.”
8. **Jehovah Nissi** – Meaning “The Lord Is My Banner.”
– **References**: Exodus 17:15 – “And Moses built an altar and called the name of it, The Lord Is My Banner.”
9. **Abba** – An Aramaic term meaning “father,” indicating a close, personal relationship.
– **References**: Romans 8:15 – “For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’”
These names and titles each reflect different attributes of God and serve to deepen our understanding of who He is in the context of faith and scripture.