Names of God in the Bible
Scripture doesn't give God one name — it reveals him through many, each uncovered in a moment of need, worship, or promise. Call on him by name, not just in general.
- Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh — I AM WHO I AMThe meaning of Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh (I AM WHO I AM), God's name revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14, with supporting Bible verses.
- Yahweh (Jehovah) — The LORDThe meaning of Yahweh (Jehovah), God's personal covenant name — the LORD — with supporting Bible verses.
- Elohim — God, Mighty CreatorThe meaning of Elohim, the name for God as Mighty Creator opening Genesis 1:1, with supporting Bible verses.
- El Shaddai — God AlmightyThe meaning of El Shaddai (God Almighty), revealed to Abraham in Genesis 17:1, with supporting Bible verses.
- Adonai — Lord and MasterThe meaning of Adonai (Lord, Master), God's title of rightful authority, with supporting Bible verses.
- El Elyon — God Most HighThe meaning of El Elyon (God Most High), first spoken by Melchizedek in Genesis 14, with supporting Bible verses.
- El Roi — The God Who Sees MeThe meaning of El Roi (The God Who Sees Me), spoken by Hagar in Genesis 16:13, with supporting Bible verses.
- El Olam — The Everlasting GodThe meaning of El Olam (The Everlasting God), from Genesis 21:33, with supporting Bible verses.
- Jehovah Jireh — The LORD Will ProvideThe meaning of Jehovah Jireh (The LORD Will Provide), from Genesis 22:14, with supporting Bible verses.
- Jehovah Rapha — The LORD Who HealsThe meaning of Jehovah Rapha (The LORD Who Heals), from Exodus 15:26, with supporting Bible verses.
- Jehovah Nissi — The LORD Is My BannerThe meaning of Jehovah Nissi (The LORD Is My Banner), from Exodus 17:15, with supporting Bible verses.
- Jehovah Shalom — The LORD Is PeaceThe meaning of Jehovah Shalom (The LORD Is Peace), from Judges 6:24, with supporting Bible verses.
- Jehovah Tsidkenu — The LORD Our RighteousnessThe meaning of Jehovah Tsidkenu (The LORD Our Righteousness), from Jeremiah 23:6, with supporting Bible verses.
- Jehovah Shammah — The LORD Is ThereThe meaning of Jehovah Shammah (The LORD Is There), from Ezekiel 48:35, with supporting Bible verses.
- Jehovah Sabaoth — The LORD of HostsThe meaning of Jehovah Sabaoth (The LORD of Hosts), with supporting Bible verses from Isaiah, 1 Samuel and the Psalms.
- Jehovah Rohi — The LORD Is My ShepherdThe meaning of Jehovah Rohi (The LORD Is My Shepherd), from Psalm 23:1, with supporting Bible verses.
- Ancient of Days — Eternal and EnthronedThe meaning of Ancient of Days, God's title from Daniel's throne-room vision, with supporting Bible verses.
- Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of PeaceThe meaning of Isaiah 9:6's four names for the Messiah — Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Immanuel — God With UsThe meaning of Immanuel (God With Us), fulfilled in Jesus' birth in Matthew 1:23, with supporting Bible verses.
- I AM — Jesus and the Divine NameHow Jesus applied God's "I AM" name (Ehyeh) to himself in John 8:58, with supporting Bible verses.
- Alpha and Omega — The Beginning and the EndThe meaning of Alpha and Omega (The Beginning and the End), from Revelation 22:13, with supporting Bible verses.
- Abba, Father — Intimate and NearThe meaning of Abba, Father — the intimate name Jesus used for God — with supporting Bible verses.
- The Word — God's Self-RevelationThe meaning of "The Word" (Logos) as a name for Jesus, from John 1:1, with supporting Bible verses.
- Lamb of God — Who Takes Away SinThe meaning of Lamb of God, John the Baptist's title for Jesus in John 1:29, with supporting Bible verses.
- The Good Shepherd — Who Lays Down His LifeThe meaning of "The Good Shepherd," Jesus' title from John 10:11, with supporting Bible verses.
- Bread of Life — Who Truly SatisfiesThe meaning of "The Bread of Life," Jesus' title from John 6:35, with supporting Bible verses.
- Light of the World — Who Dispels DarknessThe meaning of "The Light of the World," Jesus' title from John 8:12, with supporting Bible verses.
- The Way, the Truth, and the LifeThe meaning of "The Way, the Truth, and the Life," Jesus' title from John 14:6, with supporting Bible verses.
- King of Kings and Lord of LordsThe meaning of "King of Kings and Lord of Lords," from Revelation 19:16, with supporting Bible verses.
- The Comforter — The Spirit Who HelpsThe meaning of "The Comforter" (Paraclete), Jesus' name for the Holy Spirit in John 14:16, with supporting Bible verses.