But, though they are names of god, they are not the name of god. Likewise, the names of god in scripture are various descriptions of his character. And that every tongue should confess that jesus christ is lord, to the glory of god the father. 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. Yhwh, the proper name of the god of israel in the hebrew bible. In the video below, charles dyer discusses specific old testament prophecies and symbols that point to jesus.
Remember that god is real and these names reveal who he wants to be for you and your beloved ones. Jesus symbolized in the old testament sacrificial system. Names had, among other purposes, an explanatory purpose. Old testament introduction our goal in this study of the names of god is to gain a greater understanding and knowledge of the god of the holy scriptures. Is the god of the old testament a merciless monster. Compound names of god in the old testament jehovah elohim genesis 2. It creates deeper initamcy, trust, and understanding. He didnt only exist thousands of years ago, when these names were first revealed. Ntheura, vyose vikwenera kutebeta na ulato wa chiponosko chane 8. God has hidden the name yeshua in numerous passages throughout the old testament.
The angel of the lord appeared to manoah, the father of sampson, promising him that sampson would be born. However, hebrew old testaments, commentaries, and other scholarly writings concerning the hebrew scriptures, were studied when the old testament of the wycliffe bible was written and revised as were greek sources when its new testament was written and revised. The names to be studied will come from the old testament scriptures. God breathed some of the loftiest descriptions of god are found in it but there are also some serious questions we must. Jackson preface some years since, the present writer, in pursuing his studies in the bible, reached a portion which consisted largely. God is referred to by a number of names in the bible not just a single name. That at the name of jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.
Laminated wall chart measures 19 x 26 and includes reproducible worksheets and teaching tips on the back. In contrast to the variety of absolute or personal names of god in the old testament, the new testament uses only two, according to the international standard bible encyclopaedia. In the old testament in genesis, he is the breath of life. The names of god in the old testament blue letter bible. The old testament of the holy bible king james version. Introduction beginning an exciting trip through god s word this study gives the purpose of these studies through the bible and the method that will be used as a guide, laying. Laws, commandments, ordinances and statutes in the old. Participant handouts for names and titles of god 1 list of the names and titles of god.
In short, the god of the old testament matches the god of the new testament. Learning to know god by his names opens up the door to a deeper relationship with him. Many would say that it is the sublimest title of all. This is a list of hebrew names of god in the old testament. The name of god most often used in the hebrew bible is the tetragrammaton yhwh. In the bible there are many different names given to the one true god. Most old testament names were not regularly used by christians until relatively recent times. By general consent the logos, or the word, is one of the greatest titles applied to christ in the new testament. Names of god in the old testament part 2 barnes bible charts name meaning significance reference yahweh lord god of israel he is the god of the nation judges 5. Names, titles and characters of jesus christ includes the son, the father, god, jehovah, the almighty, the word, the man, the babe, jesus, the lamb of god. The nature of god in the old testament a shorter version of this paper is included in the inspiration and authority of scripture.
Jesus had a high opinion of the old testament and the new testament regards it as. Laws, commandments, ordinances and statutes in the old testament these studies are designed for believers in jesus christ only. The old test ament the church of jesus christ of latter. However, he is also revealed to be a holy, just, and righteous god who will bring justice about in his time. In a broad sense, then, god s name is equal to all that the bible and creation tell us about god. Names and titles of god in the new testament wikipedia.
Through the old testament book by book 1 through the old testament book by book 1st lesson. Owing to the jewish tradition viewing the divine name as too sacred. Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. The old testament abbreviated ot is the first part of the christian biblical canon, which is based primarily upon the twentyfour books of the hebrew bible or tanakh, a collection of ancient religious hebrew writings by the israelites believed by most christians and religious jews to be the sacred word of god. While the new testament is contained in the old testament, the old acts as particular. The names of god in holy scripture by andrew jukes. Read through god s word, see how it points to jesus. There are many names for god given in the old testament, and each will enrich your worship and prayer life. The names of god in the book of psalms a list of 232 names and descriptive titles of god in the psalms, the biblical book that contains more references to the name of god than any other single book in scripture. General and proper names for gods in the hebrew bible. Jesus christs names, titles and characters study resources. In leviticus, youll get to see him as your high priest. The many names of god documents old testament documents miscellaneous documents give thanks to yahweh, call on his name.
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. The kjv is in the public domain, thus you may distribute it freely. The system of sacrificing, often a spotless lamb, symbolized the coming christ. Ancient israel used several designations and names for gods. The second part of christian bibles is the new testament, written in the koine. Each of god s names tells us something important about god, his character, and how he relates to us. God is the more common, appearing in the text over a thousand times. For more on this, see a word regarding the primary source below. Many of them are of common ancient near eastern origin. Names of god in the old testament part 1 barnes bible charts name meaning significance reference yahweh the lord the proper name of the divine genesis 2. If you have exercised faith in christ, then you are in the right place. In fact, one of the ways god reveals himself to us in scripture is through his names. Christ in the old testament destined to be revealed. The names of god found in the bible love worth finding.
The old testament prophetic names of jesus hidden in the pages of law, history, poetry, and prophecy is a myriad of names and titles of jesus. The name of yeshua revealed in the old testament yeshua is my name in the book, the signature of god, they reported on one of the most astonishing and important biblical discoveries in history. Here are 10 names of god, found in the old testament of the bible, you need to know. The name of yeshua revealed in the old testament yeshua. God creates this earth and its heaven and all forms of life in six daysthe creative acts of each day are described god creates man, both male and female, in his own imageman is given dominion over all things and is commanded to multiply and fill the earth. A dictionary of the proper names of the old and new testament scriptures, being and accurate and literal translation from the original tongues by j. The nature of god in the old testament christian teaching. Names from the old testament are almost all derived from hebrew. The names of god in the bible a persons name is a description of his character. Since god is the lawgiver, and his word is his law, then it follows that every word which proceeds from his mouth is his law. Heres a fairly comprehensive list of the names of god grouped according to the chapter. Among the many old testament prophetic names of jesus are shiloh, the prophet.
But who is that mediator who at the same time is true god and a true and righteous. If you have not, then you need to heed the words of our lord, who said, for. Many times a special meaning was attached to the name. Old testament prophesies and new testament accounts about jesus contain parallel references, fulling each of the seven names of god in the old testament. To the jewish people of the old testament, a name was very important. Names of god in the old testament part 3 barnes bible charts name meaning significance reference yahweh the lord is our god is our standard for right jeremiah 23. The heidelberg catechism has been a great help for bible study, meditation and. Chad is a believer in christ, attorney at law, wannabe golfer, runner, dog lover, and writer. I am sometimes surprised at how easy it is to answer some alleged bible contradictions. In the old testament times, a name was not only identification, but an identity as well.