16 Names of God & What They Mean

On our Pinterest account we have a board called The Names of God. Although it has only 16 pins, one the smallest boards on our account, it has even more followers and gets more shares than our boards with hundreds of pins.

The names of God are fascinating! People are clearly interested in finding out more about Him and His names, and this is a good thing! The names of God comfort us. They are reassuring. They give us hope. They declare His glory. They are POWERFUL! 

​Be sure to visit our UPDATED 16 Names of God and What They Mean post as well. His names haven't changed (He's the same yesterday, today, and forever), but this is a more in-depth post and I think you'll love it too, friend! Download the 16 Names of God and What They Mean 10-page, printable from our Etsy shop.

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Let’s run to that Strong Tower of the names of God together, friend! This could be one of the most exciting and encouraging studies you have ever participated in. Through this study, you will

• see His character unfold in ways you’ve never seen before.
• recognize how closely related His names are to His character.
• become even more personally committed to following Him.
• understand His steadfast love toward you and who you are in Him.

 
These 16 names of God are presented in the order that they are revealed to us in His Word—the Bible. As we study each of these names we will see His character and nature build on the name before it. You will find yourself immediately drawn to Him as you discover He is not only your Creator. He is also your Provider. He is your Healer and your place of peace. He is your Protector, Guide, and constant Companion. God knows us by our name. Shouldn’t we also know Him by His?

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Who is God to you? Is He God Almighty, the Most High, Lord, Master, Jehovah, your Righteousness, the Everlasting God, your Provider, the All sufficient One, your source of Peace, your Father, your Shepherd? ​

1. Who is God to you? ​El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty)
2. El Elyon (The Most High God)
3. Adonai (Lord, Master)
4. Yahweh (Lord, Jehovah)
5. Jehovah Nissi (The Lord My Banner)
6. Jehovah Raah (The Lord My Shepherd)
7. Jehovah Rapha (The Lord That Heals)
8. Jehovah Shammah (The Lord Is There)
9. Jehovah Tsidkenu (The Lord Our Righteousness)
10. Jehovah Mekoddishkem (The Lord Who Sanctifies You)
11. El Olam (The Everlasting God)
12. Elohim (God)
13. Qanna (Jealous)
14. Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will Provide)
15. Jehovah Shalom (The Lord Is Peace)
16. Jehovah Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts)

God knows us by our name (Isaiah 43:1). Shouldn’t we also know Him by His?

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The Names of God Verse Cards from The Daily Grace Co.

Lord, Yahweh, Elohim, Father—God has so many beautiful names. Have you ever wondered where these names came from and what they mean? The Daily Grace Co. has created this verse card set just for you! This set of 10 cards, plus a cover card, features 10 different names of God with their meanings. The cards also include the Scripture passages in which they are used. The cards are made of professional, heavy-weight, 400gsm  card stock. The 4” x 4” size makes them easy to take with you as you go about your day. You can also conveniently place them around your home or office. This helps to create thought-provoking reminders and Gospel-centered conversations.

"I love having these verse cards to keep in my purse, in my car, around my mirror, at my desk, etc., to surround myself with God's truth. They are perfect for helping me keep Scripture right in front of me to meditate on throughout my day." —Casey

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The Names of God from The Daily Grace Co.

We may be used to calling God “God,” but did you know the Bible calls God by many other names as well? The Names of God, from The Daily Grace Co., is a quiet-time companion that leads us through 50 different names of God found in Scripture. Each entry is designed to deepen your knowledge about God’s character and purposes, as well as teach you how to apply these truths of who God is to your daily life and circumstances. With beautiful design and language, The Names of God will encourage your devotion to and worship of God as you learn more about who He is. Filled with inspiring photography and top-notch production quality, this book is sure to become a treasured resource in your home and is an excellent choice for gift giving as well.

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If you are looking for additional study and reading resources on the names of God, check out these wonderful books. Also, a great online tool is the Blue Letter Bible, and there's a Blue Letter Bible app in the app store for both iOS and Android as well.

Names of God  by Nathan Stone

“Indeed we cannot say all that the mysterious Word God means to us until we know more about Him.” — Nathan J. Stone 

​"God’s many names reveal not only different dimensions of His character but also point to their fulfillment in the Person and work of Jesus Christ. 

This insightful book accurately and clearly works through the many names of God throughout the Old Testament. We can now see God in new lights and angles as we learn of His justice, His unbounded love, His preeminence, and His character—all through His names. This book has sold over 400,000 copies." --goodreads

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The Names of God  by Ken Hemphill

"What's in a name? When the Bible speaks of God, the name used holds more significance than you ever knew. ​

​For example, the very first reference to God in Genesis 1:1—the name Elohim—teaches and reveals the triune nature of God. We are commanded to honor the name of God, but to do that adequately, we must understand the inherit greatness of the names which God uses to refer to Himself.

Ken Hemphill takes the reader through an in-depth devotional study of the names of God, teaching the significance of each name and the keys it possesses to growing us in relationship with God. God's names are not only our protection but also reveal the very nature of God Himself. This is why we are to honor His name." --goodreads

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The Names of God  by Ann Spangler

The Names of God: 52 Bible Studies for Individuals and Groups offers a unique approach to Bible study by presenting a 52-week study focusing on the names and titles of God and of Jesus, one designed to help readers experience the Lord in fresh and deeper ways.

By studying such rich and varied names as Adonay, El Shadday, Abba, Yeshua, Lamb of God, and Prince of Peace, readers will encounter a God who is utterly holy, powerful, surprising, merciful, and loving.

Each week’s study includes:

• Background information to help readers understand the name
• A key Scripture passage in which the name was first or most significantly revealed
• A series of questions for individual or group study
• A list of Bible passages for further reflection

Based on Praying the Names of God and Praying the Names of Jesus but containing additional questions for reflection and study, this unique Bible study is designed to help individuals and groups explore the most important of God’s names and titles as they are revealed in the Bible. 

Also included is a helpful pronunciation guide to the Names of God in Ancient Hebrew and Koine Greek." --goodreads

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Praying The Names of God  by Ann Spangler

"A twenty-six-week devotional study by the bestselling coauthor of Women of the Bible. Names in the ancient world did more than simply distinguish one person from another, they often conveyed the essential nature and character of a person. This is especially true when it comes to the names of God recorded in the Bible.

​Praying the Names of God explores the primary names and titles of God in the Old Testament to reveal the deeper meanings behind them. El Shaddai, Elohim, Adonai, Abba, El Elyon—God Almighty, Mighty Creator, Lord, Father, God Most High—these are just a few of the names and titles of God that yield rich insights into His nature and character.
 
Praying the Names of God shows readers how to study and pray God’s names by focusing each week on one of the primary names or titles of God:

• Monday—readers study a portion of Scripture that reveals the name.
• Tuesday–Thursday—readers pray specific Scripture passages related to the name.
• Friday—readers pray Scripture promises connected to the name.

By incorporating the divine names and titles into their prayers—and learning about the biblical context in which the name was revealed—readers will gain a more intimate understanding of who God is and how He can be relied on in every circumstance of their lives.

​Praying the Names of God is a unique devotional, one that offers a rich program of daily prayer and study designed to lead people into fresh encounters with the living God." --goodreads

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​The Heart That Heals: Healing Our Brokenness Through the Promises of God

If you love studying the names of God, as I do, you're going to also enjoy learning about the promises of God, and that's what The Heart That Heals is all about!

The Heart That Heals is a book I wrote for you, for your mom, your sisters, the girls in your small group or Bible study and the women you work with every day. Basically, I wrote this book for every one of us, because we all need to be reminded from time to time of the promises of God.

Two things I want today:

1. I want you to thrive, live good days and love life, but most of all I want you to love God!
2. I want to see how God changes lives through this book.

Are you looking for fresh, Scripture-based material for your women's small group or Bible study? This 10-week study covers issues we all face and issues we all need help with.

If you and I were Pen Pals, The Heart That Heals is the letter I would write to you if you’d lost a child, a husband, a best friend, or a sister. It’s the kind of letter I would seal with a heart-shaped sticker that says, God Loves You, you know, that kind of sticker you used to get in Sunday school. You’d read my letter and you’d know, yes, you would know, He truly loves me! ​

The Heart That Heals: Healing Our Brokenness Through the Promises of God is available exclusively at Amazon in hardback, paperback, and Kindle. Hope is written here. Love happens here. Friendship is born here. Community begins here. Bring your coffee. Pull up a chair. Join us!

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Sweeter Than Honey: A 365-Day Devotional Journey

I’ll be honest with you, I have tried to read the Bible cover to cover in a year many times before and never succeeded. But in 2020, I did it and the most amazing thing happened!

As I was reading through God's Word, I was also writing Sweeter Than Honey. The Scripture reading on the final day of my writing schedule was the last two chapters of Revelation. That’s where I read that God said “It is done” (21:6)! When I read that, it was like a light went on in my head and for the first time ever I realized the full scope of God's redemptive plan for mankind!

On the final day of my writing schedule for Sweeter Than Honey, I found myself in the last two chapters of Revelation. That day, I saw the big picture!!

At the beginning of the Bible, following the creation in Genesis, God says, “It is good” (1:31). Of course, sadly we know that mankind messed that up big time.

In the book of John, we read as Jesus hung on that cross for you and me, where He says “It is finished” (19:30). This is the pivotal point of God's redemptive plan and all of history.

Then, finally, in Revelation, we read, “It is done” (21:6)! Notice the exclamation mark that follows those powerful words.
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IT IS GOOD. IT IS FINISHED. IT IS DONE!

Sweeter Than Honey is a 365-day devotional journey available exclusively at Amazon in hardback, paperback, and Kindle. How would you like to journey through God's Word and Sweeter Than Honey with a group of like-minded, Christian girlfriends? Join us over in the private, Sweeter Than Honey, Facebook group. We're waiting for you over there! 

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Who is God to you? ​​Is He God Almighty, the Most High, Lord, Master, Jehovah, your Righteousness, the Everlasting God, your Provider, the All sufficient One, your source of Peace, your Father, your Shepherd? Let us know in the comments.

Be sure to visit the UPDATED 16 Names of God and What They Mean post as well. 
You may also be interested in this post on 4 Prophetic Names of Jesus.​

Read more: 

1. ELOHIM: Creator God
2. YAHWEH: LORD Jehovah
3. EL ELYON: Most High God
4. ADONAI: Lord Master
5. EL SHADDAI: Lord God Almighty
6. EL OLAM: The Eternal God
7. JEHOVAH JIREH: The Lord Will Provide
8. JEHOVAH RAPHA: The Lord That Heals
9. JEHOVAH NISSI: The Lord My Banner
10. ​QANNA: Jealous God
11. JEHOVAH MEKODDISHKEM: The Lord Who Sanctifies
12. JEHOVAH SHALOM: The Lord Is Peace
13. JEHOVAH SABAOTH: The Lord of Hosts
14. JEHOVAH RAAH: The Lord My Shepherd
15. JEHOVAH TSIDKENU: The Lord Our Righteousness
16. JEHOVAH SHAMMAH: The Lord Is There