What are all the different names of god in the holy bible. The names which god chose for himself and which are ascribed to him in the word of god are additional revelations of the who and what of god that we may know and relate to god. The following is an except from the international standard bible encyclopedia under the heading of god. We have compiled these articles to help you study all that god says he is and to. Each time they came to the name of god, they would set down the regular pen and pick up a holy pen that was used only for writing gods name. Does god erase peoples names from the book of life. Also in the bible, it is the name of the place where rachel was buried. The name stands for the original promise with god to the descendants of abraham in particular prior to the coming of jesus christ in the new testament or the new promise. In genesis, jesus is the ram at abrahams altar in exodus, hes the passover lamb in leviticus, hes the high priest. Bible word search puzzles christian bible reference site.
In the hebrew bible the book of lifethe book or musterroll of godrecords forever all people considered righteous before god. Jesus, the creator and eternal son of god, who lived a sinless life, loves us so much that he died for our sins, taking the punishment that we deserve, was buried, and rose from the dead according to the bible. In a broad sense, then, god s name is equal to all that the bible and creation tell us about god. This passage is perhaps one of the best know scriptures of the bible. This article is part of our names of god series featuring the most used names and titles of god found in the bible. This list presents the biblical names of god and jesus and where they are located in scripture. Bible word search puzzles free word search puzzles on bible topics find all the words in the puzzle. The names of god bible nog accurately translates the meaning of the. Names of god through books of bible sermon seedbed. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need. In christianity and judaism, the book of life is the book in which god records the names of. Participant handouts for names and titles of god 1 list of the names and titles of god.
About the nog book list copyright about the publisher. Why god has so many names by bernhard lang old testament and religious studies, university of st. Small group leaders and teachers will find it a wonderful guidebook to an 11week study, complete with handouts that can be duplicated for group members. The more we study this list, the more we will understand who jesus really is. God, names of dictionary definition, verses and bible references on the topic of god, names of using bakers evangelical dictionary of biblical theology online. You can do this in confidence because each of god s names in scripture reveals an aspect of his nature suited to the need of the moment.
Discover the hebrew names of god within the biblical text. What are the different names of god in each book of the bible duplicate ask question asked 5 years. So that at the name of jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth. The names of god found in the bible love worth finding. God on a deeper level is to know his names and titles as they are revealed in scripture. Sep 11, 2014 the quick view bible names for god chart with scripture verses. But you have come to mount zion and to the city of the living god. Hebrew names of god and their english meanings read bible. The book of esther is one of only two books in the hebrew bible that never mention god the other is the song of songs.
May 20, 20 the names of god bible, the newest addition to our online library, restores thousands of names and titles to their hebrew equivalent. Other books mentioned in the bible that are not inspired, book of war, jasher, gad, remembrance, judgment by matt slicksometimes, cult groups will attempt to justify the existence of newly inspired books i. Names of god reading paths lead readers to the next reference of the name so they can pray and study the names of god throughout scripture. Adonai can be translated literally as, my lords both plural and possessive. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it the way god. Names and titles of god is designed for laypeople who want to make a serious, and at the same time spiritual, study of the names of god. The bible also states that when using his name, it should be used with great seriousness. The many names of god in the scripture provide additional revelation of his character. Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. Biblical names and their meanings the israel of god. The 2 books of the bible that dont mention god overview bible. These are not mere titles assigned by people but, for the most part, his own descriptions of himself.
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. The end time also called end times, end of time, end of days, last days, final days, doomsday, or eschaton is a future timeperiod described variously in the eschatologies of several world religions both abrahamic and nonabrahamic, which teach that world events will reach a final climax. God knows my name is a natural tool for every parent, grandparent and teacher to use in planting the bible in young hearts. The bible is filled with many references to who jesus is, his life, his lordship, and what he came to do. On sunday 6 jul 2014 my pastor went through all the books of the bible telling us what god was called in each book. The names of god pamphlet is an excellent addition to times spent in devotion, prayer, praise and worship. Distinctive of the hebrewchristian system is the use of the names for deity as instruments for divine disclosure. Further references of the name adonai in the old testament. The quick view bible names for god chart with scripture. As you learn the significance of each ancient word, youll be awestruck by the lords magnificence and your heart compelled to worship and praise him. She is the author or coauthor of several bestselling books, including praying the names of god, praying the names of jesus, women of the bible, and sitting at the feet of rabbi jesus. When we study these names that he reveals to us in the bible, we will better. Used in reference to men and god it can refer to a person who is a master, owner or ruler, or it can refer to the lord god, because he is the master and owner of everything.
Laminated wall chart measures 19 x 26 and includes reproducible worksheets and teaching tips on the back. You will learn about god s character, his nature, and how completely he cares for you. There are introductions to each book and there are also key scriptures. Using new testament scripture references, the pamphlet also reveals the names that god shares with jesus, such as. The name revelation comes from the first word of the book in koine greek. Each of god s names tells us something important about god, his character, and how he relates to us. All scriptures are taken from the king james version of the bible. Ann spangler is an awardwinning writer whose fascination with the bible has resulted in books that have opened the bible to a wide range of readers. Every name of god in the bible everything in the bible series.
According to the bible, cyrus the great, king of persia, was the monarch under whom the babylonian captivity ended. Names of god encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. But in scripture, the names of god are like miniature portraits and. Bible verses about gods name bible verses related to gods name from the. There are many names for god given in the old testament, and each will enrich your worship and prayer life. He is mentioned 23 times by name and alluded to several times more. I think its a positive endeavor on ann spanglers part to make some of the modern. Here are some of the betterknown names of god in the bible. Each of the many names of god describes a different aspect of his manyfaceted character. Sep 01, 2011 ann spangler is an awardwinning writer whose fascination with the bible has resulted in books that have opened the bible to a wide range of readers. Name pages feature background information associated with the most important names and titles of god key scripture passages in which the name is revealed devotional readings for each of the featured names.
The names of god bible, edited by ann spangler, using the gods word translation is first and foremost the bible that is the word of god. Understand the meaning and significance of each name. Study the different names of god from hebrew and scripture and let his blessings fill your life, as you build a relationship with god, based on every aspect of his names. Here are 10 names of god, found in the old testament of the bible, you need to. Noncanonical books referenced in the bible wikipedia. A personal encounter, author mary kassian focuses on 35 hebrew names of god that describe his character, his relationships, and his purpose. The word allah does not appear in the hebrew or greek scriptures of the old or new testament, however neither does the word god. Abbreviations may be used when the citation is a reference that follows a block quotation of text. The entire new testament, plus 8 old testament books, do not include the tetragrammaton, what is normally thought of as the name of god the name of the father.
Names and titles of god, exposition and bible study. One distinguishing characteristic is that its the only biblical book that does not mention god by name. She is also the author of the one year devotions for women and the general editor of the names of god bible. The name of god most often used in the hebrew bible is the tetragrammaton yhwh. Names of god in the bible scripture verses and meaning. Various outbreaks of pandemic diseases, such as the coronavirus, have prompted many to ask why god allowsor even causespandemic diseases and whether such illnesses are a sign of the end times. Elohim, yahweh or yhwh, adonai, theos, kurios, despotes and father. These books of the bible are what god calls the word of god or scripture and include thus says the lord. How to use the pamphlet to worship god, one name at a time. In a striking passage, the prophet amos glorifies the creator as him that made kimah and kesil, rendered in the vulgate as arcturus and orion.
Heres just some of those names, titles, and verses from god s word. She is the author or coauthor of several bestselling books, including praying the names of god, praying the names of jesus, women of the bible, and sitting at the feet of rabbi je. The result is a unique reading experience in which youll see how the authors of scripture referred to the living god who inspired and rescued them. God is referred to by a number of names in the bible not just a single name. Names of god you have probably heard these names of god this way in a song or sermon but it is powerful and talking about a long sermon series to preach describing the names and activity of god in the scripture. Some hebrew words of uncertain meaning have been left out. Sep 01, 2011 however, the names of god bible is so intimate in its presentation of the names of god throughout the bible and its feaures on information explaining the names of god is great. If you need some extra reassurance today, find hope in these powerful names of god. The quick view bible names for god chart with scripture verses. To call on god s name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. Ann spangler is an awardwinning writer and the author of many bestselling books, including praying the names of god, women of the bible and sitting at the feet of rabbi jesus. What does the bible say about pandemic diseasessicknesses. Sometimes nicknames are chosen which tell something about a person, but even this is a poor reflection of the significance of names in the bible. The names of god bible, gods word translation by ann spangler.
What are the different names of god in each book of the bible. An upcoming book by the faith and freedom coalition founder will argue evangelicals have a duty to defend. Bible verses related to names of god from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order isaiah 9. With cross references and concordance index name publishers llc on. I love this bible its the bible ive been seeking for during my journey in trying to know more about god over 25 years and his love for man. Each of those names of god represents a different aspect of god s manyfaceted character. You can do this in confidence because each of gods names in scripture reveals an aspect of his nature suited to the need of the moment. Anns fascination with and love of scripture have resulted in books that have opened the bible to a wide range of readers. What are the scripture references to the names of god in the bible. Together, her books have sold nearly 3 million copies. This chart shows 21 old testament names of god, gives the definition, a scripture reference, and shows how to apply it to our lives today. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. What are the different names of god in each book of the.
The names of god in the bible a persons name is a description of his character. This simple story brings to life more than a dozen scripture verses, and the author has included the references so that kids can see these great promises in god s own book. It contains more than 2,500 bible and bible related proper names and their meanings. Owing to the jewish tradition viewing the divine name as too sacred to be uttered it was replaced vocally in the synagogue ritual by the hebrew word adonai my lord, which was translated as kyrios lord in the septuagint, the greek version of the hebrew scriptures.
In fact, one of the ways god reveals himself to us in scripture is through his names. The names of god bible gods word edition ann spangler. The name of god was so sacred to the ancient jewish scribes that they used a special pen to write the name of god as they reproduced the scriptures. This list of names of god helps you experience how majestic god is and how deeply he loves you. Note davids declarations about god s name and word in psalm 8.
God, the father, sent his only son to satisfy that judgment for those who believe in him. God, names of international standard bible encyclopedia. The bible is a story of gods relationship with mankind, and most books put god front and center. There are 40 authors and 66 books in the bible and many of these ancient manuscripts surviveby the thousands. Throughout scripture god reveals himself to us through his names. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The bible is a story of god s relationship with mankind, and most books put god front and center. To avoid contravening the commandment thou shalt not take the name of the lord thy god in vain, sometimes adonai was used as a substitute for yahweh yhwh. The old testament also known as the jewish tanakh is the first 39 books in most christian bibles. Studying the names of god is one of the most uplifting bible adventures a christian can explore. The bible, particularly the old testament, describes numerous occasions when god brought plagues and. Jesus, the god man, is the main character in all four books.
The names of the books of the bible can be abbreviated. In so doing, i gained even greater insight into how yhwh feels about his name and i discovered that hes serious about us knowing his name and that hes quite concerned about how, when, where, and why his name is used. Biblical names and their meanings hitchcocks bible names dictionary this dictionary is from hitchcocks new and complete analysis of the holy bible, published in the late 1800s. Either way, he is still the god who is more than enough. This fullcolor glossy, 12panel pamphlet is 8 12 x 5 12 and unfolds to 33 long. God s name declares much about his person, but it is god s word that reveals god and his name. Jan 15, 2001 every name of god in the bible everything in the bible series richards, lawrence o. In the old testament, the bible specifically references god s name almost 200 times. Humanity has come to understand god more fully by way of the names, titles, and images used to identify him in the bible. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. The several names, simple and compound, employed in both the ot and the nt are not mere human designations or constructs.
On several occasions in scripture we come across reference to something called. Although the bible refers to god by only one personal name, it uses many titles and descriptions for him. Likewise, the names of god in scripture are various descriptions of his character. Some say that god has several books, and not just one i.
Each of those names of god represents a different aspect of gods manyfaceted character. The book of the wars of the lord is also cited in the eighteenth century book of. The following list is of names and titles given specifically to our lord jesus. Learn more from our list of bible verses about the names of. For traditional jewish commentators, the absence of gods name did not mean that god was absent from the book. Bible verses about names of god king james version. It is customary for both old testament and new testament writers to use descriptive names of god.
Names of god bible gods word translation by ann spangler. The bible names some halfdozen star groups, but authorities differ widely as to their identity. Accordingly, since the name of god denotes this god himself as he is revealed, and as he desires to be known by his creatures, when it is said that god will make a name for himself by his mighty deeds, or that the new world of the future shall be unto him for a name, we can easily understand that the name of god is often synonymous with the. God s wife edited out of the bible almost god had a wife, asherah, whom the book of kings suggests was worshiped alongside yahweh in his temple in israel, according to a scholar. Some of the small puzzles include a coloring book page. It is with reference to the book of life that the holy remnant is spoken of as being written unto life. What are the different names of god, and what do they mean. You dont believe in jesus in order that your name will be written in the book.
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