Now the bestselling author of praying the names of god reveals the richness of gods character and love found in his names. Translated in english bibles lord all capitals to distinguish it from adonai, lord. In names of god, discover what each name means, where to find it in the bible, and how to practically apply it to our lives today. You can do this in confidence because each of gods names in scripture reveals an aspect of his nature suited to the need of the moment. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need. Names of god bible study volume one names of god devotional series book 1 kindle edition by velez, l download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Pastors and preachers will find this 220page book a. What are the different names of god in each book of the bible. Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. The first african american to earn a doctorate of theology from dallas theological seminary, he has been named one of the 12 most effective preachers in.
By learning about the many names of god in the bible, we can come to know him better. Priscilla shirers powerful proclamation of seeing gods. Names and titles of god, exposition and bible study. Make sure to read to the bottom to see the message. This name elohim or god appears 31 times in the first chapter of genesis alone. Sometimes nicknames are chosen which tell something about a person, but even this is a poor reflection of the significance of names in the bible. What are the different names of god, and what do they mean.
It is only in the jewish edition of the hebrew scriptures from centuries after chris. It was great to learn more of the lord and the origin of these names. Heres a fairly comprehensive list of the names of god grouped according to the chapter classification of names in names and titles of god jesuswalk, 2010, by dr. The god who names himself timothy george first things.
These are not mere titles assigned by people but, for the most part, his own descriptions of himself. Names of god through books of bible sermon seedbed. Perfect for personal study, prayer, and reflection, the names of god bible includes. In the day that god created man, he made him in the likeness. May 20, 20 the names of god bible, the newest addition to our online library, restores thousands of names and titles to their hebrew equivalent. He didnt only exist thousands of years ago, when these names were first revealed. The command, you shall not take the name of the lord your god in vain exodus 20.
From the bibles first sentence, the superlative nature of gods power is evident as god elohim speaks the world into existence genesis 1. Ann spangler is an awardwinning writer and the author of many bestselling books, including praying the names of god, women of the bible and sitting at the feet of rabbi jesus. This 52week study focuses on the names and titles of god that will help you experience him in fresh and deeper ways. One can find a complete list of the various names of god used through a simple internet search. Understanding the names of god will help us understand. Then take 3 x 9 27, the number of books in the new testament. Discover the hebrew names of god within the biblical text. Understanding the names of god will help us understand how to praise and worship him more effectively. The names of god are not empty phonetic sounds, but are deeply meaningful proclamations of his power, his character and the many things he does for his people. Results for names of god bible we found 4 results within baker publishing group, bethany house, revell, baker academic, brazos press, baker.
To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. Study the different names of god from hebrew and scripture and let his blessings fill your life, as you build a relationship with god, based on every aspect of his names. Because jehovah will not hold him guiltless that takes his name in vain. The names of god bible, gods word translation by ann spangler. Why did god give us many different names for himself. The english names are from the septuagint and vulgate translations. Names reveal the nature and character of the one named. Names of god bible with direct verse lookup, the kindle. Names categorized books of the bible behind the name. The book of exodus tells of the story of the israelites exodus out of egypt. Biblical names and their meanings hitchcocks bible names dictionary this dictionary is from hitchcocks new and complete analysis of the holy bible, published in the late 1800s. Each of these names tell us something about his character and hold a special message of encouragement for us as believers.
Results for names of god bible we found 4 results within baker publishing group, bethany house, revell, baker academic, brazos press, baker books, chosen, and bibles. It contains more than 2,500 bible and biblerelated proper names and their meanings. After the fall of man, and after the flood, we find a people in the bible who did not know god. Names of god definition and verses of bible references on the topic of names of god using naves topical bible concordance online. Remember that god is real and these names reveal who he wants to be for you and your beloved ones. She is also the author of the one year devotions for women and the general editor of the names of god bible. This inspiring video shows several of the most important hebrew names of god.
Experience the lord in a new and deeper way by studying his names and titles. Names of god naves topical bible concordance online. Some hebrew words of uncertain meaning have been left out. The many names of god in the scripture provide additional revelation of his character. Psalms and proverbs, are collections of, respectively, psalms songs and proverbs wise. Been thinking about the names of god a lot more recently, in particular jehovah shammah.
The names of god bible, the newest addition to our online library, restores thousands of names and titles to their hebrew equivalent. Like the torah is attributed solely to moses by tradition, the fact that mohammad uses many names for god often said to be the 99 names of glory can be used as independent evidence of a single author using multiple formal names for god. Actually, in the book of esther, god is explicitly mentioned in the catholic bible, and in the greek septuagint which was the bible that our blessed lord used. The various books get their names in different ways.
Sep 01, 2011 ann spangler is an awardwinning writer whose fascination with the bible has resulted in books that have opened the bible to a wide range of readers. This is a list of hebrew names of god in the old testament. This list of names of god helps you experience how majestic god is and how deeply he loves you. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Dec, 2014 names reveal the nature and character of the one named. The names of god bible now available on bible gateway. Bible q what does the name of each book of the bible mean. Most of the old testament books are named for their theme. She is the author or coauthor of several bestselling books, including praying the names of god, praying the names of jesus, women of the bible, and sitting at the feet of rabbi jesus. Now the bestselling author of praying the names of god and praying the names of jesus uncovers the richness of gods character and love found in his names right within the bible text. Little by little, god began to reveal himself to mankind, as they began to call upon him. Names of god, the significance of the camp hill, pa.
Then 3 squared equals 9, so there are 39 books in the old testament. Now the bestselling author of praying the names of god and praying the names of jesus uncovers the richness of god s character and love found in his names right within the bible text. There are over 100 names used to describe god, jesus, and the holy spirit throughout the bible. Based on praying the names of god and praying the names of jesus, two bestselling books by ann spangler, 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. The names of god bible gods word edition ann spangler. Hearing and seeing the amazing names of god helps us know who god is, and it gives us a deep sense of awe for our wonderful and great god and father. Likewise, the names of god in scripture are various descriptions of his character. In the pentateuch, gods nature and character are revealed through the names by which he gives himself to be known.
Names of god bible gods word translation by ann spangler. Anns fascination with and love of scripture have resulted in books that have opened the bible to a wide range. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading names of god bible study volume one names of god devotional series book 1. Understand the meaning and significance of each name. Names of god you have probably heard these names of god this way in a song or sermon but it is powerful and talking about a long sermon series to preach describing the names and activity of god in the scripture.
Sep 06, 2018 the hebrew names are taken from the first line of each book in the original hebrew. Jesus, the creator and eternal son of god, who lived a sinless life, loves us so much that he died for our sins, taking the punishment that we deserve, was buried, and rose from the dead according to the bible. In genesis, jesus is the ram at abrahams altar in exodus, hes the passover lamb in leviticus, hes the high priest. The hebrew bible contains numerous different titles for yahweh. Small group leaders and teachers will find it a wonderful guidebook to an 11week study, complete with handouts that can be duplicated for group members. The revelation of the name is given to moses i am who i am exodus 3. Tony evans is the founder and senior pastor of oak cliff bible fellowship in dallas, founder and president of the urban alternative and author of over 100 books, booklets and bible studies. Now the bestselling author of praying the names of god reveals the richness of god s character and love found in his names. Here are some of the betterknown names of god in the bible.
But realizing he had lost track of time, he raced out of the bar and hastily asked directions for the departing gate to oakland. These names use imagery that expresses a variety of particular character traits. Participant handouts for names and titles of god 1 list of the names and titles of god. The significance of the names of deity page 1 lesson one why study about the names of god a name is given by parents to their children for different reasonsit may be that they liked someone by that name, or they just liked the sound of the name, or possibly as a namesake of someone they respect. In a broad sense, then, gods name is equal to all that the bible and creation tell us about god. The result is a unique reading experience in which youll see how the authors of scripture referred to the living god who inspired and rescued them. The initial five books of the bible, called the torah, are the foundational texts for understanding gods selfrevelation throughout the scriptures. If we know him then we will not take his name in vain therefore get immersed in his name 2james eugene barbush792015.
Encyclopaedia britannica, chicago, london, toronto 1950. God is known in judah, his name is great in israel. Jesus, the creator and eternal son of god, who lived a sinless life, loves us so much that he died for our sins, taking the punishment that we deserve, was buried, and rose from the dead according to. The message contained in the first ten names jeremiah. Before we look at the answer to this question, its worth remembering that the names of the books of the bible arent necessarily inspired, although they are convenient like the addition of chapter and verse numbers 1 a lot of the books of the bible are named after the person who wrote them, the recipients of them, the prophet who gives the main message of the. If you count the letters of old testament there are three letters in old and nine in testament. Most people have a first name, middle, and last name. Biblical names and their meanings the israel of god. You see, the first ten names of men in the bible contain a message, when you look up the hebrew, all the names have a meaning and they spell out the message. The hebrew names are taken from the first line of each book in the original hebrew. One of the best ways to get to know god on a deeper level is to know the names and titles both he and his people give to him. Answered by steven 22 august 2011 5 comments before we look at the answer to this question, its worth remembering that the names of the books of the bible arent necessarily inspired, although they are convenient like the addition of chapter and verse numbers 1. Names and titles of god is designed for laypeople who want to make a serious, and at the same time spiritual, study of the names of god.
Anns fascination with and love of scripture have resulted in books that have opened the. For example, the book of genesis tells of the beginning or genesis of the world, and human history. God, the father, sent his only son to satisfy that judgment for those who believe in him. Adding new material to excerpts from her bestsellers praying the names of god and praying the names of jesus, ann spangler offers 52 scripturebased studies revealing important aspects of god s multifaceted character. For those authors, names and titles had a key role in cultivating a meaningful relationship between yahweh and his people.
386 690 1421 1151 401 373 515 152 220 1069 111 986 1474 1058 9 448 540 1364 774 490 1264 1105 918 1407 723 486 790 1297 1162 317 884 157 321 206 1131 406 1541 27 1002 1115 201 127 339 1299 1343 678 960 1134