the importance of names naming of animals by adam (gen. 2:19) bible names (with specific meanings)...
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The Importance of NamesThe Importance of Names Naming of animals by Adam (Gen. 2:19)Naming of animals by Adam (Gen. 2:19) Bible names (with specific meanings)Bible names (with specific meanings)
– Ex. Abraham, Sarah, Nabal, Cephas, etc.Ex. Abraham, Sarah, Nabal, Cephas, etc.
Parents give names to their childrenParents give names to their children God’s name is holy and reverendGod’s name is holy and reverend
– Psalm 111:9; Deut. 28:58Psalm 111:9; Deut. 28:58
Three Major Names of GodThree Major Names of God
ElohimElohim– God’s power in creation and preservationGod’s power in creation and preservation– Plural word – plurality of persons sharing Plural word – plurality of persons sharing
the essence of deitythe essence of deity
Three Major Names of GodThree Major Names of God
YahwehYahweh– Originally written as YHWH – original Originally written as YHWH – original
pronunciation unknownpronunciation unknown– Most commonly used name (over 6800 times)Most commonly used name (over 6800 times)– Expresses God’s eternal existenceExpresses God’s eternal existence– Special name for covenant relationship with Special name for covenant relationship with
IsraelIsrael– ““Jehovah” is Latinized combination using Jehovah” is Latinized combination using
consonants of Yahweh and vowels of adonayconsonants of Yahweh and vowels of adonay
And Asa cried out to the LORD his God, and said, "LORD, it is nothing for You to help, whether with many or with those who have no power; help us, O LORD our God, for we rest on You, and in Your name we go against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God; do not let man prevail against You!" (2 Chron 14:11) NKJV
Three Major Names of GodThree Major Names of God
AdonayAdonay– Common term for lord, masterCommon term for lord, master– Indicates authority, right to act or speak, Indicates authority, right to act or speak,
preeminencepreeminence– Reminds of our need to submit to God’s Reminds of our need to submit to God’s
authorityauthority
Then Samson called to the LORD, saying, "O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray! Strengthen me, I pray, just this once, O God, that I may with one blow take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes!“ (Judg. 16:28)
Three times in the year all your men shall appear before the Lord, the LORD God of Israel (Ex. 34:23)
For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality nor takes a bribe (Deut. 10:17)
Jesus is GodJesus is God Jesus is…
– Elohim (Heb. 1:8-9)– Yahweh (Heb. 1:10; Jn. 8:58)– Adonay (Matt. 22:43-44)
Jesus, who showed us the Father (Jn. 14:7-9), is the image [eikon] of the invisible God (Col. 1:15), the express image [charakter] of His person (Heb. 1:3), and is both our Lord and our God (Jn. 20:28)
Other Names and DescriptionsOther Names and Descriptions
El Shaddai (Almighty God) El Elyon (God Most High) El Olam (Everlasting God) El Roi (God Who Sees) Yahweh Saboath (Lord of Hosts) Abir (Mighty One) Pahad (Fear)
Psalm 8:1 Psalm 8:1 (NKJV)(NKJV)
“O LORD [Yahweh], our Lord [adonay], how excellent is Your name in all the earth,
You who set Your glory above the heavens”
Calling on the Name of the LordCalling on the Name of the Lord Acts 2:21, 36-41Acts 2:21, 36-41 – calling on the name of – calling on the name of
the Lord = receiving the word in obediencethe Lord = receiving the word in obedience
Acts 22:16Acts 22:16 – Saul of Tarsus would call on – Saul of Tarsus would call on the name of the Lord when he was baptizedthe name of the Lord when he was baptized
Romans 10:12-17Romans 10:12-17 – to call on name of Lord, – to call on name of Lord, one must hear and obey the gospel call of one must hear and obey the gospel call of JesusJesus
Acts 9:14; 2 Tim. 2:22Acts 9:14; 2 Tim. 2:22 – the saved must – the saved must continue to “call” on Lord – live faithfully!continue to “call” on Lord – live faithfully!
