Yahweh-Rophe: The LORD Heals
God is concerned with our wholeness- mind, body, and soul. He has surprised me on multiple occasions by the reality that He is Yahweh-Rophe- the LORD who heals. Continue reading Yahweh-Rophe: The LORD Heals
Category: Names of God
Studying the Names of God can powerfully draw you closer to God Himself. Learning what the names of God mean and all they reveal about God’s character and how He relates to us can greatly impact your relationship with God.
Yahweh Jireh: The LORD Will Provide
Reflecting on the names of God can help us know Him better and draw nearer to Him. This name of God has been speaking to some of my deepest felt needs, so I wanted to share it. I hope it encourages you as well! Continue reading Yahweh Jireh: The LORD Will Provide
El-Shaddai: Mighty to Nurture and Supply
What does El-Shaddai mean, anyway? This name is rich in meaning, and holds promise for us in every season. Continue reading El-Shaddai: Mighty to Nurture and Supply
The Names of God: Adonai
What does the name of God Adonai mean? It was definitely the hardest for me to write about so far. It carries with it a hard but very sweet truth. Adonai means Master. Continue reading The Names of God: Adonai
Yahweh or Jehovah?
Ancient Hebrew was written without the vowels. This special name for God was written in Hebrew with the consonants YHWH. German translations used the vowels JHVH. After not speaking this name for over 900 years, God’s people weren’t sure what vowels to add in. Since they often used Adonai as a replacement name for this sacred, unspoken name, they simply put the vowels of Adonai into the German translation to make Jehovah. Most scholars believe it should actually be translated as Yahweh. Continue reading Yahweh or Jehovah?
Yahweh: God’s Personal Name
Yahweh is God’s personal and most sacred name, appearing more than 6,800 times in the Old Testament. It carries the reality that God is eternal, unchanging, and self-existent. It is also rich with the reality that He is holy and righteous to punish sin, and that He is love- ready to sacrifice and make a way for our relationship with Him to be restored. Continue reading Yahweh: God’s Personal Name
Elohim: Most High, All-Powerful Creator
In this series, we are exploring the Hebrew names of God to help us draw closer to and delve deeper in our relationship with God. This post looks at what Elohim means, where it is in the Bible, and how it points us to God in a unique way. Continue reading Elohim: Most High, All-Powerful Creator
The Power of the Names of God in Your Life
Throughout the Old Testament alone, around 20 different names are used to refer to the One true God of the Bible. But why are these names practically important in your everyday life? The answer lies in the meaning of life … Continue reading The Power of the Names of God in Your Life
Sip Life Slowly and Enjoy It 