Prayers/Names of God

Tetragrammaton (YHWH) at Saint-Germain Church, Paris France

Intro / How to Pray the Names of God

"LORD God,
reveal yourself to me, in my life as [insert name of God here]."

See below to find the names of God as declared in the Holy Scriptures.

See also:

• Praying the Names of God, with Ann Spangler: https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/prayingnamesgod/
• BlueLetterBible | Names of God: https://www.blueletterbible.org/study/misc/name_god.cfm

Names of God in the Old Testament

1. GOD - El, Elah, or ELOHIM

• Genesis 1:1 - ELOHIM is the first word used in scripture used to designate "God"; also used to refer to a deity or deities in general.

2. Lord - Adon, or Adonai

• Used in the O.T. in reference both to Deity and to man (i.e. Lord vs lord).
• It can be translated as master, owner, or ruler.
• The first occurrence is in Gen 15:2.

3. Yahweh (YHWH): “I am who I am” (The LORD)

the personal NAME of God in His relationship as REDEEMER.

• See Exodus 3:13-15
• Jehovah is the name for the Lord God occurring most frequently in the Old Testament (5,321 times). Jehovah is the covenant name of God expressing personal relationship and when His name is compounded with other terms, together they identify and make specific those relationships such as:
  • Yahweh Shalom: The LORD our Peace.
  • Yahweh Rohi: The LORD our Shepherd.
  • Yahweh Nissi: The LORD our Banner.
  • Yahweh Rophe: The LORD our Healer.
  • Yahweh Yireh: The LORD our Provider.
  • Yahweh Sabaoth: The LORD of Hosts.

See also The Names of God in the Old Testament | BlueLetterBible

4. Qanna (Jealous)

Qanna (kan-naw') is translated as "jealous," "zealous," or "envy."

• The fundamental meaning relates to a marriage relationship. God is depicted as Israel's husband; He is a jealous God, wanting all our praise for Himself and no one else.
• Qanna is first used in Exd 20:5.
• All occurances: Exd 20:5; Exd 34:14; Deu 4:24; Deu 5:9; Deu 6:15

Elohim (The Compound Names of EL/Elohim)

EL Shaddai - Almighty God (The All-Sufficient)

• Ge. 17:1; Ex. 6:3; Ps 68:14
• God as the all powerful source of blessing and comfort, (revealed especially to Abraham, Issac, and Jacob).

EL Gibbor - Mighty God

• Isaiah 9:6-7

EL Olam - Everlasting God

• Isaiah 26:4; 40:28;  Gen. 21:33
• "Everlasting" or "Eternal God" (denoting the eternality and infinitude of God).

EL Elyon - Most High, or Most High God

• Deuteronomy 32:8; Genesis 14:18-20; Psalm 9:2
• Denotes God's sovereignty and strength.

El Roi - The God Who Sees

• Genesis 16:13
• The "God who sees" (pictures God's personal care and immanence)

JEHOVAH Elohim - LORD God

• See Genesis 2:4, Exodus 34:6
• See also:
  • Jehovah-Hoseenu -- The Lord our Maker -- Psalm 95:7
  • Jehovah-Eloheenu -- The Lord our God -- Psalm 99:5

The Compound Names of JEHOVAH

JEHOVAH JIREH - The LORD my PROVIDER

or Yahweh Yireh: see Genesis 22:14

JEHOVAH RAPHA - The LORD my HEALER

or Yahweh Rophe: see Exodus 15:26

JEHOVAH RAAH: The LORD is my SHEPHERD

Psalms 23:1

JEHOVAH SHALOM - The LORD is my PEACE

also Yahweh Shalom:

Judges 6:24

Shalom (peace) means more than freedom from conflict; it means prosperity, health, well-being, and faith in the face of conflict.

JEHOVAH NISSI - The LORD is my BANNER/DEFENDER

or Yahweh Nissi:

see Exodus 17:15, Song of Solomon 2:4

JEHOVAH SABAOTH/TSEBAOTH - The LORD of HOSTS/ARMIES

also Yahweh Sabaoth or Adonai Tzva’ot:

• Yahweh Sabaoth is one of the most widely used names for God in the Old Testament, occurring nearly 300 times. The name Sabaoth comes from the Hebrew word for “that which goes forth” and for “armies” or “hosts.” The name Yahweh Sabaoth declares God’s reign over heaven and earth and over all armies, earthly and spiritual.
• Some notable examples include: 1 Samuel 17:45, 2 Kings 6:13-17, Isaiah 6:5, Psalm 24:9-10, Psalm 84:3

JEHOVAH TSIDKENU - The LORD our RIGHTEOUSNESS

Jeremiah 23:6

JEHOVAH M'Kaddesh/Mekaddishkem - The LORD who SANCTIFIES

also Yahweh meqaddesh:

• first used in Exodus 31:13

• Also occurs in: Ex. 31:13; Lev. 20:8; 21:15, 23; 22:9, 16, 32; Ezek. 20:12; 37:28.

JEHOVAH SHAMMAH: The LORD is THERE

Ezekiel 48:35

Biblical Titles for God (Alphabetical List)

Abba – Rom. 8:15

Advocate – 1 John 2:1

Almighty – Rev. 1:8

Alpha & Omega – Rev. 21:6

Author & Perfecter of our Faith – Heb. 12:2

Bread of Life – John 6:35, 48

Comforter – 2 Cor. 1:3–5

Cornerstone – 1 Peter 2:7–8

Creator – Isa. 40:28

Deliverer – Rom. 11:26

El Roi (The God Who Sees) –  Gen. 16:13

Emmanuel – Matt. 1:23

Everlasting Father – Isa. 9:6

Friend of Sinners – Matt. 11:19

Gate for the Sheep – John 10:7

Good Shepherd – John 10:11

High Priest – Heb. 3:1

King of Kings – 1 Tim. 6:15; Rev.  19:16

Lamb of God – John 1:29

Life – John 11:25

Light of the World – John 8:12;  9:5

Lion – Rev. 5:5

Living Water – John 7:37–38

Lord of Lords – Rev. 19:16

Love – 1 John 4:8

Mediator – 1 Tim. 2:5

Messiah – John 4:25–26

Morning Star – Rev. 22:16

Peace – Eph. 2:13–15

Physician – Matt. 9:12

Ransom – 1 Tim. 2:6

Redeemer – Isa. 41:14

Refiner – Mal. 3:2

Refuge – Isa. 25:4

Resurrection – John 11:25

Righteousness – Jer. 23:6 Rock – Deut. 32:4

Ruler of God’s Creation – Rev.  3:14

Sacrifice – Eph. 5:2

Savior – 2 Sam. 22:47; Luke 1:47 Servant – Isa. 42:1

Truth – John 14:6

Way – John 14:6

Wonderful Counselor – Isa. 9:6 Word – John 1:1

Vine – John 15:5

see also all 600 names and titles: https://home.snu.edu/~hculbert/moses.htm#names