Exploring the Names and Nature of our Lord
God's personal name revealed to Moses. It speaks of His eternal self-existence and unchanging nature.
A title denoting God's sovereign rule and majestic authority over all creation.
A later vocalization of God's covenant name YHWH. Originated when scholars mistakenly combined the consonants of YHWH with the vowels of Adonai, resulting in "Jehovah." Though not the original pronunciation, it became common in early Protestant Bible translations.
The supreme title for God, declaring Him as sovereign over all creation, exalted above every power and authority.
The name declared by Hagar in the wilderness, revealing God's intimate care. He doesn't just see all things — He sees you. Personally. Compassionately.
El Shaddai — God Almighty / All-Sufficient OneA name revealing both God’s overwhelming power and His tender provision. He is mighty to save—and enough to sustain.
Jehovah Jireh — The LORD Will ProvideThe name Abraham gave to the mountain where God provided a ram. It proclaims God’s perfect provision, ultimately fulfilled in Christ, our sacrificial Lamb.
Jehovah Rapha — The LORD Who HealsA name that reveals God’s heart to restore and make whole—physically, spiritually, and eternally. Healing flows from His mercy and is fulfilled in Christ.
Jehovah Nissi — The LORD My BannerThe name Moses gave to the altar after the battle with Amalek. It declares that the Lord Himself is our rallying point and the One who gives us victory.
Jehovah Mekoddishkem — The LORD Who Sanctifies YouA name revealing God’s work in setting His people apart. He not only calls us to be holy—He empowers it. Holiness is His work in us.
Jehovah Shalom — The LORD Our PeaceDeclared by Gideon in a time of national fear, this name reveals God as the source of true peace—not merely the absence of trouble, but the presence of divine wholeness. Christ Himself is our peace.
Jehovah Sabaoth — The LORD of HostsA powerful title declaring God's command over angelic armies. He is the divine Warrior who fights for His people and reigns in unmatched authority over all creation.