Yahweh (or Jehovah)
This is the personal name of God used in the Old Testament, shared with Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14-15), and was considered too sacred to say aloud.
El Shaddai
Translated as “God Almighty” or “God of the Mountains”, emphasising God’s power and sovereignty (Genesis 17:1).
Adonai
This term means “Lord” or “Master” and was often used instead of His personal name, Yahweh, out of reverence and respect for God.
Elohim
A generic term for God, used in the Old Testament to emphasise His power and authority. This is the name used in the Creation story (Genesis 1).
Jehovah Jireh
Translated as “The Lord Will Provide”, referring to God’s provision, particularly highlighted in the story of Abraham and Isaac (Genesis 22:13,14).
Emmanuel
Translated as “God with us”, a title associated with the prophecy of the Messiah in the book of Isaiah and fulfilled in the New Testament
(Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23)
El Elyon
Meaning “Most High God”, emphasising God’s supremacy and sovereignty over all.
The Alpha and the Omega
This phrase is used in the book of Revelation, symbolising God as the beginning and the end, the first and the last
(Revelation 1:8).
The Rock
This describes God as a solid and enduring foundation and an unfailing source of strength (Isaiah 26:4).
The Shepherd
This refers to God as the caring and guiding Shepherd of His people (Psalm 23:1).
