What other scriptures highlight the importance of God's names and their meanings? Starting with Exodus 6:3 “I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as God Almighty, but I did not reveal Myself to them by My name ‘the LORD.’” God signals that His names—and the understanding of them—unfold progressively. Scripture keeps circling back to that theme. Names Reveal God’s Identity • Exodus 3:14–15 – “God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM… This is My name forever, and this is how I am to be remembered in every generation.’” • Exodus 34:5–6 – “The LORD descended in a cloud… and proclaimed the name of the LORD… ‘The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious…’” • Isaiah 42:8 – “I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another…” Old-Testament Titles that Preach • Jehovah-Jireh—Genesis 22:14, “The LORD Will Provide.” • Jehovah-Nissi—Exodus 17:15, “The LORD Is My Banner.” • Jehovah-Shalom—Judges 6:24, “The LORD Is Peace.” • Jehovah-Tsidkenu—Jeremiah 23:6, “The LORD Our Righteousness.” Each name surfaces in a crisis, fastening God’s character to a real-life need. Names Anchor Trust and Worship • Psalm 9:10 – “Those who know Your name trust in You.” • Psalm 20:7 – “Some trust in chariots… but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.” • Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” • Malachi 1:11 – “My name will be great among the nations…” Messiah’s Multi-Faceted Name • Isaiah 9:6 – “And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” • Matthew 1:21 – “You are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” (‘Jesus’ = ‘Yahweh saves.’) Jesus Reveals and Shares the Father’s Name • John 17:6 – “I have revealed Your name to the men You have given Me.” • John 17:11–12 – “Holy Father, protect them by the power of Your name, the name You gave Me.” The Son makes the divine name accessible—and protective—for disciples. Salvation and Authority in One Name • Acts 4:12 – “There is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” • Philippians 2:9–11 – “God exalted Him… that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow.” Eternal Glory of the Name • Revelation 19:13 – “His name is The Word of God.” • Revelation 19:16 – “KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” Living in Light of His Names • Psalm 91:14 – “Because he knows My name, I will protect him.” Knowing the meanings is more than vocabulary; it is invitation. Each name calls believers to deeper trust, worship, and obedience—exactly the trajectory set in Exodus 6:3 and carried through the entire canon. |
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