Knowing The Names Of God, Part III
Learning the Name of God helps you know His character, call on Him in a personal way, and see Him as He reveals Himself. Knowing His name builds faith.
One of my favorite things to study about God is His names. In the Bible, God reveals His character and who He is through His names. They are not just titles but powerful truths about His nature. In ancient times, a person’s name was closely tied to their character, and learning the names of God helps us know Him more deeply and trust Him more fully.
Even today, names carry meaning and give us a sense of identity. So, when God reveals Himself through a specific name, He is showing us something unique and personal about who He is. This series, NAMES OF GOD, is divided into three parts to walk through His revealed names in the Old Testament. Today we will look at the final four names of God.
If you missed the beginning of this series, you might want to go back to The Names Of God, Part I and The Names Of God, Part II. These first posts explain the foundational names JEHOVAH and LORD, which will help you better understand today’s study.
One of my favorite things to study about God is His names. God, in the Bible, reveals His character and who He is through His names. His names are very important. In ancient times a person’s NAME was associated with their character. And learning the names of God will help you in many aspects of your life.
Even today our names carry with them mental images of who we are and what we do. So, when God reveals Himself through a specific name, we get to know something very special about Him. NAMES OF GOD is a three-part series to learn all of God’s revealed names in the Old Testament. Today, we will look at the last four names of God…
It might be a good idea to go back to THE NAMES OF GOD, PART I, and THE NAMES OF GOD, PART II, to review the names JEHOVAH and LORD. It will help you understand today’s Sunday Scriptures much better.
JEHOVAH SABAOTH (yeh-ho-vah sah-bay-oth) — THE LORD OF HOSTS
Jehovah Sabaoth is used 285 times in the Old Testament. It means The Lord of Hosts and refers to the Lord as the ruler over all the armies of heaven and earth. Hosts here means armies, both heavenly and earthly. God, who is sovereign and the only King, has complete power and authority as the LORD OF HOSTS.
The angelic armies of Jehovah Sabaoth are not cherub-like angels we sometimes picture but mighty and powerful warriors. When you feel weak, weary, or unable to fight life’s battles on your own, call on Jehovah Sabaoth. He is your strength and defender.
JEHOVAH RAAH (yeh-ho-vah’ raw’ ah) — THE LORD MY SHEPHERD
We find God as Jehovah Raah in Psalm 23. The word raah comes from ro’eh, meaning “shepherd” in Hebrew. This name beautifully portrays the tender, life-giving care of a shepherd for his flock. Sheep cannot survive without the protection and provision of their shepherd, and their condition directly reflects his care. In the same way, our very lives depend on our Shepherd’s care.
Jehovah Raah reveals God as our caregiver, provider, and intimate companion. He is both protector and friend. Psalm 23 begins, “The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.” This psalm reminds us that with the LORD as our Shepherd, we are safe, provided for, and never alone.
JEHOVAH TSIDKENU (yeh-ho-vah’ tsid-kay’-noo) — THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS
Jehovah Tsidkenu appears twice in the Old Testament. The word tsidkenu comes from the Hebrew root meaning “to be stiff” or “to be straight.” Righteousness in Hebrew thought carries the image of being straight—standing upright and in right relationship and peace (Shalom) with God.
On our own, we cannot be righteous before God. As the Bible says:
“All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind, our sins sweep us away.” — Isaiah 64:6
Only through Jesus Christ can we be in right standing with God. He exchanges our filthy rags of self-righteousness for His pure and perfect righteousness. This happens when we surrender to Him in faith, bowing to Jesus as our Adonai, our LORD and Savior.
EHOVAH SHAMMAH (yeh-ho-vah’ shawm’-maw) — THE LORD IS THERE
Jehovah Shammah appears once in the Old Testament, in Ezekiel 48:35. The word comes from “sham,” meaning “to be there.” This is a name of great hope. It was given to the restored city of Jerusalem, where God will once again dwell with His people.
This name assures us that God will be present with His people forever. Jehovah Shammah points us to the day when the Lord will return to His temple and live among us for all eternity. Just as we cry out, “Maranatha, come quickly Lord Jesus,” we look with hope to Jehovah Shammah—the LORD who is there.
Our 3-Week Study Of The Names Of God
Over the last three weeks, we have studied many of the names of God. Committing them to memory and calling on Him by these names deepens our faith and strengthens our relationship with Him.
Here is the full list of names from this series. May you use them often in prayer and praise:
ELOHIM – God, Creator, Judge
EL ELYON – The Most High God
EL ROI – The Omnipresent God
EL SHADDAI – The Almighty God, The Self-Sufficient One
ADONAI – Lord
YAHWEH – Lord, Jehovah, The Self-Existent One, God’s Memorial Name To Israel
JEHOVAH RAPHA – The Lord Who Heals
JEHOVAH NISSI – God Is My Banner
JEHOVAH MEKODDISHKEM – The Lord Who Sanctifies, The Lord Who Makes Holy
JEHOVAH SHALOM – The Lord Is Peace
JEHOVAH SABAOTH – The Lord Of Hosts
JEHOVAH RAAH – The Lord My Shepherd
JEHOVAH TSIDKENU – The Lord Our Righteousness
JEHOVAH SHAMMAH – The Lord Is There
You can read Part I of The Names of God HERE and Part II HERE.
Lord, thank You for revealing who You are through Your beautiful names. Each name tells me something about Your character and Your love for me. Help me to remember that You are my Shepherd, my Righteousness, the Lord of Hosts, and the One who is always there. Teach me to call on You by these names and trust You more each day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I’d love to hear from you in the comments. Which name of God are you holding close to your heart today?
Thank you immensely Yvonne, for this wonderful study of the Names of God! I know you have put a lot of work into this and am grateful for your time. We are beginning a new quarter in our ladies group and I am looking forward to sharing some of these with my sisters in Christ. Wishing you a fabulous week❤️
Thank you for this series on the names of a God. We are small group leaders, and will be using this material.
Thank you so much Yvonne. I have enjoyed this study so much. God bless.
Thank you for sharing this series on the names of God. It has been really interesting and informative and easy to understand.
Thank you for sharing. I have learn many things from you. Have a blessed Sunday.
Our family is dealing with a difficult circumstance with our elderly father. I keep repeating to myself “BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD” as I seek and wait for God’s plans and will in this matter to take place.
Thank you for this series. The names of God are very powerful when repeated. Know that your work is appreciated!
Thank you for sharing.Have a blessed Sunday.
Thank you, I so enjoyed reading this study.
Thanks for teaching on the Names of God I’ve learned a lot and will study it more. Blessing and Much Love!!!
PRAISE GOD, Regina!
Thank you for reminding me of the immeasurable, infinite, holy God! His Names are such wonderful truth of who He really is to us! Thank you for taking the time to point me to Him!
Few Christians seem to know that Jehovah is God’s name. My mom said women in her bible study group actually made fun of the name Jehovah! I have an American Standard Bible from around the early 1900’s and the men who were translating it put the name Jehovah back every where it originally was. The thing amazing about this is that they stated that they knew this would offend some people! Why?????
Hello Carol, I’m from Germany and my English is not so well. But I try to explain why this name of God is not used so often in new translations.
I use a “Elberfelder” translation. And they explain why they translate JEHOVA with LORD .
Because no one of the old people in Israel used this name. The name of God: JAHWE was so holy to them that they wanted to be shure, not to speak out . So they mixed the names JAHWEH JHWH) with ADONAJ to remind the readers to say Adonaj instead of Jahwe. People who didn’t know this rule,had to read Jehovah. So, in the “Elberfelder” they changed Jehovah into LORD.
I hope, you can understand….
Wonderful three part lesson! Thank you so much for the time spent to publish this.
God Bless…..
This was very interesting, I did not know some of them! Thank you so much Yvonne. God bless you and yours always.
So blessed n thank you for your love n time sharing the the precious names of our most high God. All praise n glory Alleluia Amen ♥️✨?
Amen!
Thank you for sharing this series. It is an inspiration to us all.
Loved the series…. Thank you!!
This has been a good lesson for me. I’ve never done a study on this before. I would like you to repeat this study–refresher courses–every year or so!! It is a great three part lesson. Blessings. Your teaching is awesome help.
God bless you for sharing this wonderful knowledge about our loving God!
What a blessing this is! Thank you so much!
I enjoyed reading this Yvonne. Thank you
I’ve really enjoyed studying the names of God.
Thank you so much. These names of God are so meaningful. I’ve always loved Psalm 23 picturing Jesus as my shepherd and walking with me and protecting me throughout my life on eart.
Thank you for sharing Gods many names in the Bible. I enjoy your faith, your talents and your blog. Happy Easter to you and your family.
This posting is interesting reading as well as
thought provoking.
I have been studying with a Jehovah Witness in effort to better understand their belief system vs. mine.
She recently discussed how their bible put Jehovah as God’s name back into the bible as it was in its original language. Found that of interest.
I will be sharing all the different names for God with my 19 year old granddaughter, so she can learn them too. Bless you for providing this three part lesson.
Thank you for being such an inspiration and witness to your Christian faith! I appreciate the knowledge, especially as we approach Easter! Thank you and many blessings!
I s it possible to set to print with out all the comments> thanks Roxie Hardin
I’m not sure if I told you but I’ve saved these three lessons and that way I can reread them. I’d been sleepy when I read part three so I reread it again just now. I too appreciate your many lessons you teach. Thank you. God is blessing me. By your teaching.
Great study. Thank you for explaining these so well.
Enjoying the podcasts, too!
Thank you for these wonderful lessons/devotionals.
Our God is going to reward you at the Great White Throne! What a witness you are, using this platform to share your love for Him and His love for us.
Hi Yvonne! Thank you for sharing this! I’m printing it out so my daughter and I can study it! I’ve heard and read some of these names, but there are some in here I’ve never heard of and I graduated from a christian college! Love your witness!
You are a wonderful witness! Always look forward to learning something new in your Sunday post! God bless you!
What a blessing this series has been! Thank you!
Thank you for faithfully teaching me about the Names of God. God bless you richly as you share His Word each week.
Absolutely fabulous pages of information
Thank you and praise God!
Perhaps I missed it but are you going back to the original text of the Bible to find these names?
Love these posts.
Yes, the original Hebrew and Greek give us a much more detailed look at exactly what the Bible says. My favorite online study tool is biblehub.com. Hope this helps.
Thank you, once again, Yvonne for this wonderful post. You are such a fabulous teacher and these past three lessons on the names of God have been full of such great information. You have put a lot of work into these devotionals and I thank you. May God continue to bless you, Yvonne, as you reach out and share what God has placed on your heart. I appreciate you so much and thank God for YOU!
Praise God! I am so grateful that He shows us His character through His names! God bless you!
Thank Yvonne for this study of knowing God’s names and their meanings. I always look forward to Sunday scripture. Thank You for doing these each week.
You are so welcome, Donna! God bless you.
The bible verse that is sticking in my mind these days is Matthew 28:20 – “Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” This verse, which was spoken by Jesus in the New Testament, seems to me to incorporate the meaning of Jehovah Shammah, as well as that of Jehovah Raah. No matter what happens, we don’t need to be afraid because we are never alone.
Our wonderful ever present Lord!