NAMES OF GOD [all information taken from the strongs exhaustive concordance,and e.w.bullingers companion bible,and appendixes,in original text from the 1611 King James Bible] 3442 Yeshuwa` yay-shoo-ah for 3091; he will save; Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine:--Jeshua. see HEBREW for 03091 3443 Yeshuwa` yay-shoo-ah (Aramaic) corresponding to 3442:--Jeshua. see HEBREW for 03442 Word: MIDL@ [hebrew] Pronounce: el-o-heem Strong: H430 Orig: plural of 433; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative:--angels, X exceeding, God (gods)(-dess, -ly), X (very) great, judges, X mighty. H433 Use: TWOT-93c Noun Masculine Grk Strong: G2304 G2316 G2316 G2962 1) (plural) 1a) rulers, judges 1b) divine ones 1c) angels 1d) gods 2) (plural intensive-singular meaning) 2a) god, goddess 2b) godlike one 2c) works or special possessions of God 2d) the (true) God 2e) God E.W.BULLINGERS THE COMPANION BIBLE/APPENDIX4.THE DIVINE NAMES AND TITLES. I. ELOHIM occurs 2.700 times. Its first occurrence connects it with creation, and give it its essential meaning as the Creator. It indicates His relation to mankind as His creatures (see note on 2Chron. 18:31, where it stands in contrast with Jehovah as indicating covenant relationship). Elohim is God the Son, the living WORD with creature form to create (John 1:1. Col. 1:15-17. Rev. 3:14); and later, with human form to redeem (John 1:14). Begotten of His Father before all worlds; born of His mother, in the world. In this creature form He appeared to the Patriarchs, a form not temporarily assumed. Elohim is indicated (as in A.V.) by ordinary small type, God. See table on page 7. II. JEHOVAH. While Elohim is God as the Creator of all things, Jehovah is the same God in covenant relation to those whom He has created (Cp. 2Chron. 18:31). Jehovah means the Eternal, the Immutable One, He Who WAS, and IS, and IS TO COME. The Divine definition is given in Gen. 21:33. He is especially, therefore, the God of Israel; and the God of those who are redeemed, and are thus now in Christ. We can say My God, but not My Jehovah, for Jehovah is MY God. Jehovah is indicated (as in A.V.) by small capital letters, LORD and by GOD when it occurs in combination with Adonai, in which case LORD GOD = Adonai Jehovah. The name Jehovah is combined with ten other words, which form what are known as the Jehovah Titles. in the Hebrew Canon (Ap. 1). All are noted in the margin, in all their occurrences:-- 1. JEHOVAH-JIREH = Jehovah will see, or provide. Gen. 22:14. 2. JEHOVAH-ROPHEKA = Jehovah that healeth thee. Ex. 15:26. 3. JEHOVAH-NISSI = Jehovah my banner. Ex. 17:15. 4. JEHOVAH-MeKADDISHKEM = Jehovah that doth sanctify you. Ex. 31:13. Lev. 20:8; 21:8; 22:32. Ezek. 20:12. 5. JEHOVAH-SHALOM = Jehovah [send] peace. Judg. 6:24. 6. JEHOVAH-ZeBAOTH = Jehovah of hosts. 1Sam. 1:3, and frequently. 7. JEHOVAH-ZIDKENU = Jehovah our righteousness. Jer. 23:6; 33:16. 8. JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH = Jehovah is there. Ezek. 48:35. 9. JEHOVAH-ELYON = Jehovah most high. Ps. 7:17; 47:2; 97:9. 10. JEHOVAH-ROI = Jehovah my Shepherd. Ps. 23:1. We have seven of these, experimentally referred to, in Ps. 23, inasmuch as Jehovah, the Good, Great, and Chief Shepherd, is engaged, in all the perfection of His attributes, on behalf of His sheep:-- In verse 1, we have No. 1 above. In verse 2, we have No. 5. In verse 3, we have Nos. 2 and 7. In verse 4, we have No. 8. In verse 5, we have Nos. 3 and 4. III. JAH is Jehovah in a special sense and relation. Jehovah as having BECOME our Salvation (first occ. Ex. 15:2), He Who IS, and WAS, and IS TO COME. It occurs 49 times (7 x 7. See Ap. 10). Jah is indicated by type thus: Lord. IV. EL is essentially the Almighty, thought the word is never so rendered (see below, Shaddai). EL is Elohim in all His strength and power. It is rendered God as Elohim is, but El is God the Omnipotent. Elohim is God the Creator putting His omnipotence into operation. Eloah (see below) is God Who wills and orders all, and Who is to be the one object of the worship of His people. El is the God Who knows all (first occ. Gen. 14:18:22) and sees all (Gen. 16:13) and that performeth all things for His people (Ps. 57:2); and in Whom all the Divine attributes are concentrated. El is indicated in this edition by type in large capital letters, thus: GOD. It is sometimes transliterated in proper names Immanue-el, Beth-el, &c., where it is translated, as explained in the margin. V. ELOAH is Elohim, Who is to be worshipped. Eloah is God in connection with His Will rather than His power. The first occurrence associates this name with worship (Deut. 32:15, 17). Hence it is the title used whenever the contrast (latent or expressed) is with false gods or idols. Eloah is essentially the living God in contrast to inanimate idols. Eloah is rendered God, but we have indicated it by type thus: GOD. VI. ELYON first occurs in Gen. 14:18 with El, and is rendered the most high (God). It is El and Elohim, not as the powerful Creator, but as the possessor of heaven and earth. Hence the name is associated with Christ as the Son of the Highest (Luke 1:35). It is Elyon, as possessor of the earth, Who divides the nations their inheritance. In Ps. 83:18, He is over all the earth. The title occurs 36 times (6 x 6 or 62 See Ap. 10). Elyon is the Dispenser of Gods blessings in the earth; the blessings proceeding from a Priest Who is a King upon His throne (cp. Gen. 14:18-22 with Zech. 6:13; 14:9). VII. SHADDAI is in every instance translated Almighty, and is indicated by small capital letters (ALMIGHTY). It is God (El), not as the source of strength, but of grace; not as Creator, but as the Giver. Shaddai is the All-bountiful. This title does not refer to His creative power, but to His power to supply all the needs of His people. Its first occurrence is in Gen. 17:1, and is used to show Abraham that He Who called him out to walk alone before Him could supply all his need. Even so it is the title used in 2Cor. 6:18, where we are called to come out in separation from the world. It is always used in connection with El (see above). VIII. ADON is one of the three titles (ADON, ADONAI, and ADONIM), all generally rendered Lord; but each has its own peculiar usage and association. They all denote headship in various aspects. They have to do with God as over-lord. (1) ADON is the Lord as Ruler in the earth. We have indicated this in type by printing the preceding article or pronouns in small capitals, not because either are to be emphasized, but to distinguish the word Lord from Adonai, which is always so printed in the A.V. (2) ADONAI is the Lord in His relation to the earth; and as carrying out His purposes of blessing in the earth. With this limitation it is almost equivalent to Jehovah. Indeed, it was from an early date so used, by associating the vowel points of the word Jehovah with Adon, thus converting Adon into Adonai. A list of 134 passages where this was deliberately done is preserved and given in the Massorah (107-115). (See Ap. 32) We have indicated these by printing the word like Jehovah, putting an asterisk, thus: LORD*. (3) ADONIM is the plural of Adon, never used of man. Adonim carries with it all that Adon does, but in a greater and higher degree; and more especially as owner and proprietor. An Adon may rule others who do not belong to him. Hence (without the article) it is often used of men. But Adonim is the Lord Who rules His own. We have indicated it by type, thus: LORD. The three may be thus briefly distinguished:-- Adon is the Lord as overlord or ruler. Adonim is the Lord as owner. Adonai is the Lord as blesser. IX. THE TYPES used to indicate the above titles, in the text, are as follows:-- God = Elohim. GOD = Jehovah (in combination with Adonai, Lord). GOD* = Jehovah in the Primitive Texts, altered by Sopherim to Elohim as the Printed Text. (See Ap. 32.) GOD = El. GOD = Eloah. LORD = Jehovah. THE LORD = Jah. LORD* = Jehovah in the Primitive Texts, altered by Sopherim to Adonai as in the Printed Text. (See Ap. 32.) Lord = Adonai. LORD = Adonim. ALMIGHTY = Shaddai. MOST HIGH = Elyon. X. THE COMBINATIONS are indicated as follows:-- Adonai Jehovah = Lord GOD. Jehovah Elohim = LORD God. Elyon El = MOST HIGH GOD. El Shaddai = GOD ALMIGHTY. Isaiah 9:6 (King James Version) 6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Luke 1:31 (King James Version) 31And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. i hope this helps to understand the many names of God we see,and hear.Father has many names,but for me,He has but one,GOD.may He bless us each one,in the precious name of Jesus Christ,amen.
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