Throughout the Bible, God is given many names. You’ve probably heard the two most common names of God: Yahweh and Jehovah. In Bible times, all names were very important, every name had a meaning to it. In the Bible, God’s many names all have different meanings. These different names and their meanings show God’s character and are great ways to worship and pray. The names of God and their meanings are great thought and prayer starters and can deepen your knowledge of Him. God wants you to know and experience His love like never before. Ephesians 1:17 says “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better”. Here is a list of the different names of God and their meanings for you to prayerfully consider, praise God for, and to know Him better.

Elohim-Creator God, mighty.

Yahweh- LORD, covenant God who wants a relationship with is.

Lord- Master, we are God’s servants.

Jehovah- German for Yahweh

Jehovah Rophe- The LORD is my healer

Jehovah Nissi- the LORD my banner (Leads you into battle, your guide)

Jehovah M’Kadesh- The LORD my righteousness and sanctifier (making you Holy, more like Him).

Jehovah Shalom- God my peace

Jehovah Rohi- The LORD is my shepherd

Jehovah Tsidkenu- The LORD is the only way to sanctification (our righteousness)

Jehovah Shammah- The LORD who is there

Jehovah Jireh- The LORD is my provider

El Shaddai- God almighty

Knowing the names of God helps you to know His character. God wants to be known by you and knowing His names allow you to know and experience God more. I encourage you to meditate prayerfully on His names to know him more personally than even before.