The names of God in the Bible

The names of God in the Bible like Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will Provide), El Shaddai (God Almighty), Jehovah Rapha (The Lord Who Heals), and Abba Father—reveal not only who He is, but how intimately He cares for us. Each name reflects a divine attribute: His power, His presence, His provision, and His peace.

1. ElohimGod, Creator, Mighty and Strong

Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning, God (Elohim) created the heavens and the earth.”

2. Yahweh (Jehovah)I AM, The Self-Existent One

Exodus 3:14 – “God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’”

3. AdonaiLord, Master

Psalm 8:1 – “O Lord, our Lord (Adonai), how majestic is your name in all the earth!”

4. El ElyonGod Most High

Genesis 14:18–20 – “Blessed be Abram by God Most High (El Elyon), Creator of heaven and earth.”

5. El ShaddaiGod Almighty

Genesis 17:1 – “I am God Almighty (El Shaddai); walk before me and be blameless.”

6. El RoiThe God Who Sees Me

Genesis 16:13 – “She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me (El Roi).’”

7. Yahweh Jireh (Jehovah Jireh)The Lord Will Provide

Genesis 22:14 – “So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide (Yahweh Jireh).”

8. Yahweh Rapha (Jehovah Rapha)The Lord Who Heals

Exodus 15:26 – “I am the Lord who heals you (Yahweh Rapha).”

9. Yahweh Nissi (Jehovah Nissi)The Lord is My Banner

Exodus 17:15 – “Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner (Yahweh Nissi).”

10. Yahweh Shalom (Jehovah Shalom)The Lord is Peace

Judges 6:24 – “So Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and called it The Lord is Peace (Yahweh Shalom).”

11. Yahweh Tsidkenu (Jehovah Tsidkenu)The Lord Our Righteousness

Jeremiah 23:6 – “And this is the name by which he will be called: The Lord is our Righteousness (Yahweh Tsidkenu).”

12. Yahweh Shammah (Jehovah Shammah)The Lord Is There

Ezekiel 48:35 – “And the name of the city from that time on will be: The Lord is there (Yahweh Shammah).”

13. El OlamThe Everlasting God

Genesis 21:33 – “Abraham… called on the name of the Lord, the Eternal God (El Olam).”

14. El GibborMighty God

Isaiah 9:6 – “And he will be called… Mighty God (El Gibbor), Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

15. Yahweh SabaothThe Lord of Hosts (Armies)

1 Samuel 1:3 – “Year after year this man went up… to worship the Lord Almighty (Yahweh Sabaoth).”

16. Jehovah Raah (also spelled Yahweh Raah) means “The Lord is My Shepherd.”

Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd (Jehovah Raah); I shall not want.”

17. AbbaFather

Romans 8:15 – “…by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’”

18. The Ancient of Days

Daniel 7:9 – “As I looked, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat…”

19. I AM

Exodus 3:14 – “God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’”

20. Alpha and OmegaThe Beginning and the End

Revelation 22:13 – “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”

21. The Rock

Deuteronomy 32:4 – “He is the Rock, his works are perfect…”

22. The Deliverer

Romans 11:26 – “The Deliverer will come from Zion…”

23. The Judge

Psalm 75:7 – “It is God who judges…”

24. The King of Kings and Lord of Lords

1 Timothy 6:15 – “…the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords.”

25. The Light of the World (Jesus, but revealing God’s nature)

John 8:12 – “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness…”

26. The Bread of Life

John 6:35 – “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry…”

27. The Word (Logos)

John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

28. ImmanuelGod With Us

Matthew 1:23 – “‘…and they will call him Immanuel’ (which means ‘God with us’).”

29. The Holy One of Israel

Isaiah 43:3 – “For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior…”

30. Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

Isaiah 9:6 – A prophetic name for Jesus that reflects God’s divine nature.

31. The Lamb of God

John 1:29 – “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

 

 

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