Throughout the Bible, God is called by many names, and each one reveals something about who he is — his power, his provision, his nearness, his peace. This is a short reference to the names of God in Scripture, with the meaning of each and where it appears. Every reference links to the full passage.
Elohim
el-oh-HEEMGod, the Creator; the strong, mighty One
The first name for God in the Bible — the God who creates.
Genesis 1:1 →Yahweh / Jehovah
YAH-wehThe LORD; “I AM WHO I AM” — the self-existent, eternal God
God’s personal covenant name, given to Moses at the burning bush.
Exodus 3:14 →El Shaddai
el shah-DYEGod Almighty; the all-sufficient One
The God who is more than enough for every need.
Genesis 17:1 →Jehovah Jireh
yeh-ho-VAH yir-EHThe LORD Will Provide
Named by Abraham when God provided a ram in place of Isaac.
Genesis 22:14 →Jehovah Nissi
yeh-ho-VAH nis-SEEThe LORD Is My Banner
God as the rallying point and victory of his people.
Exodus 17:15 →Jehovah Raah
yeh-ho-VAH raw-AHThe LORD Is My Shepherd
The God who leads, feeds, and keeps his own.
Psalm 23:1 →Jehovah Tsidkenu
yeh-ho-VAH tsid-KAY-nooThe LORD Our Righteousness
The God who makes his people right with him.
Jeremiah 23:6 →Jehovah Shammah
yeh-ho-VAH SHAM-mahThe LORD Is There
The God whose presence never leaves.
Ezekiel 48:35 →Why the names of God matter
In Scripture, a name is more than a label — it tells you something true about the one who bears it. To learn that God is Jehovah Jireh (“the LORD will provide”) or Jehovah Shalom (“the LORD is peace”) is to learn how he meets his people. Many of these names first appear at a moment of need, given by someone who had just seen God act.
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