One of the unique things about our God is that His name is absolutely powerful and perfect for every situation. In fact, you would find over 30 names for God in the Old Testament alone. Another handful are added in the New Testament because of Christ!
The author of the Psalms was no stranger to this concept. In Psalm 23, David script eight different names for the very same God, each describing a powerul and unique aspect of our father:
Jehova Rohi – Our Shepherd.
Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd…”
Also found in: John 10:1-11
Jehova Jireh – Our Provider.
Psalm 23:1 – “…I shall not want.”
Also found in: Genesis 22:9-14
Jehova Shalom – Our peace.
Psalm 23:2 – “He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.”
Also found in: Judges 6:23-24
Jehovah Rapha – Our healer.
Psalm 23:3 – “He restores my soul;”
Also found in: Exodus 15:26, Psalm 105:2-3
Jehovah-Tsidkenu – Our righteousness.
Psalm 23:3 – “He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.”
Also found in: 2 Cor. 5:21
Jehovah Nissi - Our banner or victor.
Psalm 23:4-5 – “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;”
Also found in: Exodus 17:15-16, Ephesians 6:10-18, Isaiah 54:17
Jehovah M’Kaddesh – Our sanctifier.
Psalm 23:5 – “You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows.”
Also found in: Exodus 31:13, Hebrews 13:12, 1 Peter 1:15-16
Jehovah Shammah - He is present or with us.
Psalm 23:6 – “Surely goodness and loving kindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Also found in: Ezekiel 48:35, Ps. 46:1-3, Joshua 1:5, Mt. 28:20
So what’s your favorite name for God and why?
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My favorite name for God is “Abba.” Abba is the Aramaic form of the familiar term for father (i.e., Dad or Daddy). This term was never used for God before Jesus taught his followers to call upon God using this name. In Judaism, it was taboo to use such a familiar term with respect to the transcendent God, but Jesus taught us about the nearness of God — the depth and intimacy of the relationship he desires to have with us.
Somehow i missed the point. Probably lost in translation
Anyway … nice blog to visit.
cheers, Lyly.