The Bible has much to say of course, after all it is God's love letter to us, but I came across something interesting I'd like to share with you all. It's a paper that I got at my church that describes the names of God, helping us to understand more about his character.
Over the next four weeks, I thought it might be fun to share sixteen different Hebrew names of God, four each week for a total of four posts. (Hey, I'm the daughter of a pastor and Hebrew professor, so why not?)
These brief posts will be called "Names of God" and I will write the name, meaning, Bible reference and significance. Many of the references refer to Genesis too, so it will follow right along with my Interactive Bible Series on the book of beginnings.
What an amazing adventure this will be. I hope that it will help you understand more about God and help you on your journey to know the One who gives you life and holds you in the palm of His hand.
Today's names:
Elohim
Meaning: God
Reference: Geneis 1:1, Numbers 23:19, Psalm 19:1
Significance: Refers to God's power and might. He is the only supreme and true God.
Yahweh
Meaning: The LORD
Reference: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 6:2,3
Significance: The proper name of the divine person
El Elyon
Meaning: God Most High
Reference: Genesis 14:17-20; Numbers 24:16; Psalm 7:17; Isaiah 14:13,14
Significance: He is above all gods; nothing in life is more sacred
El Roi
Meaning: God Who Sees
Reference: Genesis 16:13
Significance: God oversees all of creation and the affairs of people
What a mighty God we serve!
Live the adventure,
4 comments:
Interesting study.
We learned a bit about this in Sunday School class last week. Studying the third commandment.
Wow, great idea for a series of posts, thanks my dear!
Lately I found one of my old Amy Grant CDs with El Shaddai on it - you know the song? I love it.
"El Roi" is nice. I'm grateful God sees my children when I don't see them. (and takes care of them!)
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