The Names of God
In the book of Exodus when Moses asked God to show him his glory, God told Moses that he would make his goodness pass before him, and proclaim the name of the Lord before him (Exo. 33:19). God would proclaim to Moses the name that literally describes his nature. It is recorded in Exodus 34:6, “And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.” In this passage of scripture, God proclaims that he is merciful, gracious, longsuffering, and full of goodness.
Those desiring to have an intimate relationship with God must stay in his word because God reveals his nature to us through his word. As we look at the following list of the names of God as recorded in the scriptures, we can see that God is whoever he chooses to be to us at any moment. I pray that you are as encouraged while reading this list of names as I was while preparing this article.
A
Abba Father – Means: Father. Appears in Mk. 14:36; Rom. 8:15; Gal. 4:6.
Almighty God – Hebrew transliteration: El Shaddai. Appears in Gen. 17:1; Eze. 10:5; Rev. 19:15.
Alpha and the Omega – Means: “The First and The Last,” and “The Beginning and The End.” Appears in Rev. 1:8, 11, 21:16, 22:13.
I
I Am – Refers to Jehovah and Jesus Christ. Appears in Exo. 3:14; John 8:58.
I Am the Lord That Heals You – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Exo. 15:26.
I Am the Resurrection and the Life – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in John 11:25.
I Am Your Exceeding Great Reward – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Gen. 15:1.
Immanuel – Means: “God with us.” Refers to the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Appears in Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:20-23.
Jehovah-Nissi – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Means: The Lord our Banner. Appears in Exo. 17:8-15.
Jehovah-Raˈah – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Means: The Lord is my shepherd. Appears in Psa. 23:1.
Jehovah-Rapha – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Means: The Lord who heals you. Appears in Exo. 15:26.
Jehovah-Sabaoth – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Means: The Lord of Hosts. Appears in Isa. 1:24; Psa. 46:7.
Jehovah-Shalom – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Means: The Lord our Peace. Appears in Judges 6:24.
Judge of All the Earth – Also known as “Judge of All.” Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Gen. 18:5.
L
The Lamb of God – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in John 1:29, 36.
Light of the World – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in John 8:12, 9:5.
Lion of the Tribe of Judah – Refers to The Messiah, Jesus Christ. Appears in Rev. 5:5.
The Living Stone – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in 1 Pet. 2:4.
Lord of Hosts – Also “Lord of the Hosts.” Hebrew transliteration: Jehovah Sabaoth. Appears in 1 Sam. 1:3, 4:4; 1 Chron. 11:9; Psa. 24:10; Isa. 1:9; Mal. 4:3, etc.
Lord of Lords – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH) and The Messiah, Jesus Christ. Appears in Deut. 10:17; Psa. 136:3; 1 Tim. 6:15; Rev. 17:14, 19:16.
The Lord God Omnipotent – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Rev. 19:6.
The Lord Mighty in Battle – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Psalm 24:8.
The Lord My Banner – Literally: Yahweh is my banner. Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Hebrew transliteration: Jehovah Nissi. Appears in Exod. 17:15.
The Lord Thy Redeemer – Appears in Isa. 44:24, 48:17.
Love – Means: God is love. Appears in 1 John 4:8, 16.
M
My Friend – Refers to The Messiah, God the Son (Jesus Christ). Appears in John 15:14; Luke 12:4.
My High Tower – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in 2 Sam. 22:3; Psa. 18:2; 144:2.
My Rock – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in 2 Sam. 22:2, 47; Psa. 18:2, 26; 48:1; 31:3; 42:9; 62:2; 6; 71:3; 92:15.
My Salvation – Appears in Exod. 15:2; 2 Sam. 22:3, 47; Job 13:16; Psa. 1:46 etc.
My Shield – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in 2 Sam. 22:3; Psa. 28:7; 119:114; 144:2.
N
Nail in a Sure Place – Based on Isa. 22:23 (KJV).
O
The One True God – One Mediator Between God and Men. Refers to God the Son (Jesus Christ). Appears in 1 Tim. 2:5.
Only Begotten Son of God – Refers to God the Son (Jesus Christ). Appears in John 3:18.
The Only Wise God – Refers to God the Father. Appears in Rom. 16:27. “God, alone wise” (NKJV).
Our Dwelling Place – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Psa. 90:1. Hebrew transliteration: Maʹon or Maʹown.
Our Hope of Glory – Refers to God the Son (Jesus Christ). Appears in Col. 1:27.
Our Judge – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Isa. 33:22.
The Overcomer – Refers to God the Son (Jesus Christ). Appears in John 16:33; Rev. 3:21; 5:5; 13:7; 17:14.
Abba Father – Means: Father. Appears in Mk. 14:36; Rom. 8:15; Gal. 4:6.
Almighty God – Hebrew transliteration: El Shaddai. Appears in Gen. 17:1; Eze. 10:5; Rev. 19:15.
Alpha and the Omega – Means: “The First and The Last,” and “The Beginning and The End.” Appears in Rev. 1:8, 11, 21:16, 22:13.
Anointed One – The word “Christ” means The Anointed One.
Apostle and High Priest – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in Heb. 3:1, Heb. 8:1-3.
Blessed Hope – Appears in Titus 2:13.
The Branch – Appears in Zec. 3:8, 6:12.
The Bread of Life – Appears in Jn. 6:35, 41, 48, 51.
The Bridegroom – The bride is the church, Eph. 5:27. Appears in Matt. 9:15, 25:1; Mk. 2:19-20; Lk. 5:34-35; Jn. 3:28-30.
The Bright Morning Star – Also “the bright and morning star” Appears in Rev. 22:16.
The Deliverer – Refers to Jehovah God and Jesus Christ. Appears in Rom. 11:26; 2 Sam. 22:2; Psa. 18:2; 40:17; 70:5; 144:2.
The Door – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in Jn. 10:9.
E
El Roi – Possibly means “God who sees.” Appears in Gen. 16:13.
El Shaddai – Means God Almighty. Appears in Gen. 17:1, 28:3, 35:11, 43:14; Ex. 6:3.
Eternal Father – Refers to The Messiah. Appears in Isa. 9:6.
Everlasting God – Appears in Gen. 21:33; Isa 40:28; Rom. 16:26.
F
Faithful and True – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in Rev. 19:11.
Father of Glory – Refers to God the Father. Appears in Eph. 1:17.
Father of the Fatherless – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Psa. 68:5.
The First and The Last – Refers to Jehovah God and Jesus Christ. Appears in Isa. 41:4, 44:6, 48:12; Rev. 1:17, 2:8, 22:13.
The Fountain of Living Waters – Appears in Jer. 2:13, 17:13; Rev. 7:17.
G
God Most High – Appears in Psa. 57:2; Luke 8:28.
God My Rock – Appears in Psa. 18:2, 42:9; 2 Sam. 22:47.
God of Hope – Appears in Rom. 15:13. Based on 1 Tim. 1:1.
God of Justice – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Isa. 30:18.
Apostle and High Priest – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in Heb. 3:1, Heb. 8:1-3.
B
Blessed Hope – Appears in Titus 2:13.
The Branch – Appears in Zec. 3:8, 6:12.
The Bread of Life – Appears in Jn. 6:35, 41, 48, 51.
The Bridegroom – The bride is the church, Eph. 5:27. Appears in Matt. 9:15, 25:1; Mk. 2:19-20; Lk. 5:34-35; Jn. 3:28-30.
The Bright Morning Star – Also “the bright and morning star” Appears in Rev. 22:16.
C
Caption of Their Salvation – Appears in Heb. 2:10.
Our Champion in Battle – Also known as “The Mighty One” Based on Psalm 24:8.
The Comforter – Refers to God the Holy Spirit. Appears in Jn. 14:16, 26, 15:26, 16:7.
A Consuming Fire – Refers to Jehovah God—YHWH. Appears in Deut. 4:24; Heb. 12:29.
The Cornerstone – Appears in Isa. 28:16; Eph. 2:20; 1 Pet. 2:6.
The Creator – Refers to Jehovah God and Jesus Christ. Appears in Isa. 40:28; Rom. 1:25; Jn. 1:3.
Caption of Their Salvation – Appears in Heb. 2:10.
Our Champion in Battle – Also known as “The Mighty One” Based on Psalm 24:8.
The Comforter – Refers to God the Holy Spirit. Appears in Jn. 14:16, 26, 15:26, 16:7.
A Consuming Fire – Refers to Jehovah God—YHWH. Appears in Deut. 4:24; Heb. 12:29.
The Cornerstone – Appears in Isa. 28:16; Eph. 2:20; 1 Pet. 2:6.
The Creator – Refers to Jehovah God and Jesus Christ. Appears in Isa. 40:28; Rom. 1:25; Jn. 1:3.
D
The Daystar – Also “The Day Star,” and “the morning Star.” Appears in Pet. 1:19.
The Daystar – Also “The Day Star,” and “the morning Star.” Appears in Pet. 1:19.
The Deliverer – Refers to Jehovah God and Jesus Christ. Appears in Rom. 11:26; 2 Sam. 22:2; Psa. 18:2; 40:17; 70:5; 144:2.
The Door – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in Jn. 10:9.
E
El Roi – Possibly means “God who sees.” Appears in Gen. 16:13.
El Shaddai – Means God Almighty. Appears in Gen. 17:1, 28:3, 35:11, 43:14; Ex. 6:3.
Eternal Father – Refers to The Messiah. Appears in Isa. 9:6.
Everlasting God – Appears in Gen. 21:33; Isa 40:28; Rom. 16:26.
F
Faithful and True – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in Rev. 19:11.
Father of Glory – Refers to God the Father. Appears in Eph. 1:17.
Father of the Fatherless – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Psa. 68:5.
The First and The Last – Refers to Jehovah God and Jesus Christ. Appears in Isa. 41:4, 44:6, 48:12; Rev. 1:17, 2:8, 22:13.
The Fountain of Living Waters – Appears in Jer. 2:13, 17:13; Rev. 7:17.
G
God Most High – Appears in Psa. 57:2; Luke 8:28.
God My Rock – Appears in Psa. 18:2, 42:9; 2 Sam. 22:47.
God of Hope – Appears in Rom. 15:13. Based on 1 Tim. 1:1.
God of Justice – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Isa. 30:18.
God Our Savior – Appears in Titus 3:3-5.
The Good Shepherd – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in John 10:11, 14-15.
The Good Shepherd – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in John 10:11, 14-15.
H
The Helper – Refers to the Holy Spirit. Appears in John 14:16, 14:26, 15:26, 16:7.
The Helper – Refers to the Holy Spirit. Appears in John 14:16, 14:26, 15:26, 16:7.
He That Keepeth Thy Soul – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Also “He who keeps your soul,” “He who keeps watch over your soul,” “He who guards your life,” and “The One who guards your soul.” Appears in Prov. 24:12.
He That Sanctifieth – Refers to Jesus Christ. Also “He who sanctifies.” Appears in Heb. 2:11.
The Holy Spirit – Refers to the Holy Spirit. Appears in Luke 11:13, etc.
Horn of My Salvation – Appears in 2 Sam. 22:3; Psa. 18:2.
House of Defense – Also “house of defence” and “A stronghold to save me.” Appears in Psa. 31:2.
He That Sanctifieth – Refers to Jesus Christ. Also “He who sanctifies.” Appears in Heb. 2:11.
The Holy Spirit – Refers to the Holy Spirit. Appears in Luke 11:13, etc.
Horn of My Salvation – Appears in 2 Sam. 22:3; Psa. 18:2.
House of Defense – Also “house of defence” and “A stronghold to save me.” Appears in Psa. 31:2.
I
I Am – Refers to Jehovah and Jesus Christ. Appears in Exo. 3:14; John 8:58.
I Am the Lord That Heals You – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Exo. 15:26.
I Am the Resurrection and the Life – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in John 11:25.
I Am Your Exceeding Great Reward – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Gen. 15:1.
Immanuel – Means: “God with us.” Refers to the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Appears in Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:20-23.
J
Jehovah-Jireh – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Means: The Lord will provide. Appears in Gen. 22:14.
Jehovah-Jireh – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Means: The Lord will provide. Appears in Gen. 22:14.
Jehovah-Nissi – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Means: The Lord our Banner. Appears in Exo. 17:8-15.
Jehovah-Raˈah – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Means: The Lord is my shepherd. Appears in Psa. 23:1.
Jehovah-Rapha – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Means: The Lord who heals you. Appears in Exo. 15:26.
Jehovah-Sabaoth – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Means: The Lord of Hosts. Appears in Isa. 1:24; Psa. 46:7.
Jehovah-Shalom – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Means: The Lord our Peace. Appears in Judges 6:24.
Judge of All the Earth – Also known as “Judge of All.” Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Gen. 18:5.
K
Thy Keeper – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Psa. 121:5.
King of Glory – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Psa. 24:7-10.
King of Kings and Lord of Lords – Refers to The Messiah, Jesus Christ. Appears in 1 Tim. 6:15; Rev. 19:16.
Thy Keeper – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Psa. 121:5.
King of Glory – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Psa. 24:7-10.
King of Kings and Lord of Lords – Refers to The Messiah, Jesus Christ. Appears in 1 Tim. 6:15; Rev. 19:16.
L
The Lamb of God – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in John 1:29, 36.
Light of the World – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in John 8:12, 9:5.
Lion of the Tribe of Judah – Refers to The Messiah, Jesus Christ. Appears in Rev. 5:5.
The Living Stone – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in 1 Pet. 2:4.
Lord of Hosts – Also “Lord of the Hosts.” Hebrew transliteration: Jehovah Sabaoth. Appears in 1 Sam. 1:3, 4:4; 1 Chron. 11:9; Psa. 24:10; Isa. 1:9; Mal. 4:3, etc.
Lord of Lords – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH) and The Messiah, Jesus Christ. Appears in Deut. 10:17; Psa. 136:3; 1 Tim. 6:15; Rev. 17:14, 19:16.
The Lord God Omnipotent – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Rev. 19:6.
The Lord Mighty in Battle – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Psalm 24:8.
The Lord My Banner – Literally: Yahweh is my banner. Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Hebrew transliteration: Jehovah Nissi. Appears in Exod. 17:15.
The Lord Thy Redeemer – Appears in Isa. 44:24, 48:17.
Love – Means: God is love. Appears in 1 John 4:8, 16.
M
My Friend – Refers to The Messiah, God the Son (Jesus Christ). Appears in John 15:14; Luke 12:4.
My High Tower – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in 2 Sam. 22:3; Psa. 18:2; 144:2.
My Rock – Refers to Jesus Christ. Appears in 2 Sam. 22:2, 47; Psa. 18:2, 26; 48:1; 31:3; 42:9; 62:2; 6; 71:3; 92:15.
My Salvation – Appears in Exod. 15:2; 2 Sam. 22:3, 47; Job 13:16; Psa. 1:46 etc.
My Shield – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in 2 Sam. 22:3; Psa. 28:7; 119:114; 144:2.
N
Nail in a Sure Place – Based on Isa. 22:23 (KJV).
The One True God – One Mediator Between God and Men. Refers to God the Son (Jesus Christ). Appears in 1 Tim. 2:5.
Only Begotten Son of God – Refers to God the Son (Jesus Christ). Appears in John 3:18.
The Only Wise God – Refers to God the Father. Appears in Rom. 16:27. “God, alone wise” (NKJV).
Our Dwelling Place – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Psa. 90:1. Hebrew transliteration: Maʹon or Maʹown.
Our Hope of Glory – Refers to God the Son (Jesus Christ). Appears in Col. 1:27.
Our Judge – Refers to Jehovah God (YHWH). Appears in Isa. 33:22.
The Overcomer – Refers to God the Son (Jesus Christ). Appears in John 16:33; Rev. 3:21; 5:5; 13:7; 17:14.
P
The Pearl of Great Price
The Great Physician
Pioneer and Perfector of Our Faith
Precious Cornerstone
A Very Present Help in Trouble
Prince of Peace
The Propitiation for Our Sins
R
Rabbi
Redeemer
A Refuge from the Storm
The Resurrection and the Life
The Righteous One
Rivers of Waters
The Rock of Ages
Rock of My Salvation
The Root of David
S
The Sanctifier
The Savior of the World
The Shadow of a Great Rock in a Weary Land
The Son of God
The Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding
A Tried Stone
A Shield and Buckler
Sun of Righteousness
T
Thy Exceeding Great Reward
Tower of Thy Salvation
The True Vine
U
The Uncorruptible God
The Unspeakable Gift of God
V
The Vine
W
The Way, The Truth, and The Life
Who Heals All Thy Diseases
Who is Worthy to be Praised
Wonderful Counselor
The Word of Life
The Word of God
Y
Yahweh
Yeshua
If you would like to have a personal relationship with Jesus, you must be born-again according to Acts 2:38 which reads, "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
Thank you for taking the time to read this article. Please share your comments and questions in the comments section below. We would love to hear from you.
Diane Margo Penny is an author, content creator, social media specialist, and Web Designer.
Works Cited:
Christian Answers.net. Accessed 20 Nov. 2023.
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The Pearl of Great Price
The Great Physician
Pioneer and Perfector of Our Faith
Precious Cornerstone
A Very Present Help in Trouble
Prince of Peace
The Propitiation for Our Sins
R
Rabbi
Redeemer
A Refuge from the Storm
The Resurrection and the Life
The Righteous One
Rivers of Waters
The Rock of Ages
Rock of My Salvation
The Root of David
S
The Sanctifier
The Savior of the World
The Shadow of a Great Rock in a Weary Land
The Son of God
The Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding
A Tried Stone
A Shield and Buckler
Sun of Righteousness
T
Thy Exceeding Great Reward
Tower of Thy Salvation
The True Vine
U
The Uncorruptible God
The Unspeakable Gift of God
V
The Vine
W
The Way, The Truth, and The Life
Who Heals All Thy Diseases
Who is Worthy to be Praised
Wonderful Counselor
The Word of Life
The Word of God
Y
Yahweh
Yeshua
If you would like to have a personal relationship with Jesus, you must be born-again according to Acts 2:38 which reads, "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
Thank you for taking the time to read this article. Please share your comments and questions in the comments section below. We would love to hear from you.
Diane Margo Penny is an author, content creator, social media specialist, and Web Designer.
Works Cited:
Christian Answers.net. Accessed 20 Nov. 2023.
Image Citation:
pyramid-315218_1920. Public Domain Pictures. Pixabay.com. Web. 20 Nov. 2023.
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