And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins (Matt. 1:21 KJV) God revealed Himself in the Old Testament using different names and titles. This teaches us that there is more to a name than just a means by which a Read More
Names and titles of God
Jehovah Tsidkenu Fulfilled in Christ
In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS (Jer. 23:6 KJV) The phrase “THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS” is a translation of the Hebrew words “Jehovah Tsidkenu”. The Prophet Jeremiah was speaking prophetically about the days of the Read More
Jehovah Shalom
Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovah shalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites (Jdg. 6:24 KJV) Jehovah Shalom means “the Lord is peace” from the Hebrew. Gideon, the Judge that God raised to deliver the Israelites from the Midianites is the one who Read More
Jehovah Tsidkenu
In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS (Jer. 23:6 KJV). Jehovah Tsidkenu means the LORD our righteousness, as emphasized above. The verse also begins with an important point we must not overlook. The phrase “in His Read More
What Does Jehovah Jireh Mean?
“And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen” (Genesis 22:14, KJV). On Mount Moriah, Yahweh (or Jehovah) provided a sacrificial lamb for Abraham to substitute for his son Isaac. In relief, delight, and praise, Abraham responded by Read More
What Happened to the Name Jehovah?
“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold guiltless anyone who takes his name in vain” (Exod. 20:7 NET). The Word “LORD” in the scripture above is a translation of the Hebrew word for God’s Name, “Jehovah,” or “Yahweh,” or even “Yehovah.” Scholars and Read More
He is El-Shaddai to you today
“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect” (Gen. 17:1 KJV). God first revealed Himself as El-Shaddai (Almighty God) to Abraham in the verse above. Abraham was going through a very difficult moment. Read More
Jehovah Jireh Is Your Father
Abraham called the name of that place The Lord Will Provide, as it is said to this day, “In the mount of the Lord it will be provided.” (Gen. 22:14 NAS) The scripture above records the story of Abraham, and his son Isaac, on Mount Moriah. When God miraculously provided a lamb for Abraham to Read More