Primary Old Testament names for God
Additional Old Testament names for God
Catalogue and List of Divine Titles of God
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The following will send shivers up the spine of every Jehovah's Witness! To their horror, the divine name underwent change and development.
"God spoke further to Moses and said to him, "I am the Lord; and I appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as God Almighty, but by My name, Lord, I did not make Myself known to them." (Exodus 6:2-3) From Adam to Moses, God's name was "El-Shaddai" (God Almighty). From Moses to Christ, God's name was YHWH (Yahweh or Jehovah). For Christians the name of God is JESUS! "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12) Certainly the Jews never foresaw the time when YHWH would no longer be used as the name for God and it would be replace with Jesus! But actually, in God's providence, the Jews were actually part of the change. The Septuagint was a translation in 250 BC from the Hebrew Old Testament by 70 scholars into Greek. They translated YHWH as LORD (Kurios). It was no mistake that the Holy Spirit Himself continued in this tradition in the New Testament. God ordained that YHWH would never once be found in the original Greek manuscripts of the New Testament. Of course the New World Translation (sectarian paraphrase used only by JW's) adds YHWH into the English New Testament where never found in the underlying Greek. The Watchtower has actually added to the word of God and will be punished according to the curses of Revelation for doing such! Meanwhile, thousands of Jehovah's Witnesses are also deceived.
Primary Old Testament Names For God:
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Hebrew, definition, times used |
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God |
Elohim (Mighty Ones) 2606x |
Genesis 1:1 |
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God |
El (Might, Power) 245x |
Genesis 14:18 |
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God |
Eloah (Mighty One) 57x |
Nehemiah 9:17 |
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God |
Elah (Aramaic form) 95x |
Daniel 2:18 |
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Yahweh (Jehovah), God, LORD |
YHWH (Yahweh) 6519x |
Gen 2:4; 15:2; Ex 6:3 |
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Lord |
YH (Yah) (abbreviated form of Yahweh) 49x |
Psalm 68:4 |
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Lord |
Adon (Lord, Ruler) 335x |
Joshua 3:11 |
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Lord |
Adonai (Lords, Rulers) 434x |
Genesis 15:2 |
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I Am That I Am |
Eheyeh asher Eheyeh 1x |
Exodus 3:14 |
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I Am |
Eheyeh 19x |
Exodus 3:14; throughout Isa 40-55 |
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Most High God |
El-Elyon (Supreme Might) |
Genesis 14:18 |
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The God Of Sight |
El-Roiy |
Genesis 16:13 |
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Almighty God |
El-Shaddai (Might of the Powerful Ones) |
Genesis 17:1 |
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Everlasting God |
El-Olam |
Genesis 21:33 |
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Rock |
Cela (craig) Tzur (rock or strength) |
Ps 18:2 (used interchangeably) |
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YHWH of Hosts |
YHWH-sabaoth (Lord of Armies) 285x |
1 Samuel 1:3 |
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YHWH will provide |
YHWH-jireh: will see or provide |
Genesis 22:14 |
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I, YHWH , am your healer. |
YHWH-rapha: heals |
Exodus 15:26 |
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YHWH is my banner |
YHWH-nissi: our banner or victory |
Exodus 17:15 |
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YHWH who sanctifies you |
YHWH-m'kaddesh: sanctifies |
Exodus 31:13 |
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YHWH is peace |
YHWH-shalom: peace |
Judges 6:24 |
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YHWH is my shepherd |
YHWH-raah: my shepherd |
Psalm 23:1 |
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YHWH our maker |
YHWH-hoseenu: creator |
Psalm 95:6 |
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YHWH our righteousness |
YHWH-tsidkenu: righteousness |
Jeremiah 23:6 |
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YHWH who is there |
YHWH-shammah: Present and available when needed |
Ezekiel 48:35 |
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The Name: [HaShem] (Leviticus 24:16) |
God Of Abraham, God Of Isaac, And God Of Jacob: (Exodus 3:15) |
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The Great Mighty Awesome God: (Deuteronomy 10:17) |
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Father Of Eternity, Prince Of Peace: (Isaiah 9:6) |
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Father: (Isaiah 64:8) |
Holy One: (Habakkuk 1:12) |
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Holy Spirit: (Psalm 51:11) |
Spirit Of God: (Genesis 1:2) |
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The Spirit Of The LORD God: (Isaiah 61:1) |
The Spirit Of The LORD, The Spirit Of Wisdom And Understanding, The Spirit Of Counsel and Strength, The Spirit Of Knowledge And The Fear Of The LORD: (Isaiah 11:2) |
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Holy One Of Israel: (Psalm 78:41) |
Upright One: (Isaiah 26:7) |
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Light: (Psalm 27:1) |
Light Of Israel: (Isaiah 10:17) |
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Light To The Nations: (Isaiah 42:6) |
Our Dwelling Place: (Psalm 90:1) |
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Fortress: (Psalm 91:2) |
Stronghold: (Psalm 18:2) |
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Tower Of Strength: (Psalm 61:3) |
Refuge: (Psalm 46:1) |
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Hiding Place: (Psalm 32:7) |
Strength: (Psalm 46:1) |
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Shield: (Psalm 18:30) |
Rock: (Habakkuk 1:12) |
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Rock Of My Strength: (Psalm 62:7) |
Rock Of Israel: (2 Samuel 23:3) |
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Stone: (Psalm 118:22) |
Stone of Israel: (Genesis 49:24) |
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Cornerstone: (Psalm 118:22) |
My Portion In The Land Of The Living: (Psalm 142:5) |
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The Portion Of My Inheritance: (Psalm 16:5) |
My Cup: (Psalm 16:5) |
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Branch: (Zechariah 6:12) |
Star: (Numbers 24:17) |
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Crown and Daidem: (Isaiah 28:5) |
Potter: (Isaiah 64:8) |
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Tent Peg, Bow Of Battle: (Zechariah 10:4) |
Husband: (Isaiah 54:5) |
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Maker: (Psalm 49:2) |
Creator: (Ecclesiastes 12:1) |
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Creator Of Israel: (Isaiah 43:15) |
Shepherd: (Genesis 49:24) |
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Shepherd Of Israel: (Psalm 80:1) |
Messenger Of The Covenant: (Malachi 3:1) |
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Redeemer: (Psalm 19:14) |
Redeemer of Israel: (Isaiah 49:7) |
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Deliverer: (Psalm 144:2) |
My Lovingkindness: (Psalm 144:2) |
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Savior: (Isaiah 45:15) |
The King: (Isaiah 6:5) |
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King Of Israel: (Zephaniah 3:15) |
King Of Glory: (Psalm 24:7) |
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Lord Of All The Earth: (Micah 4:13) |
Ancient of Days: (Daniel 7:9) |
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The Most High: (Deuteronomy 32:8) |
Covenant To The People: (Isaiah 42:6) |
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Shiloh: (Genesis 49:10) |
The Angel: (Genesis 48:16) |
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The Arm Of The Lord: (Isaiah 53:1) |
Ruler In Israel: (Micah 5:2) |
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Messiah The Prince: (Daniel 9:25) |
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New Testament Names For God The Father
(This section compiled by Loren Jacobs)
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Father: (Matthew 6:9) |
Abba: [Daddy] (Romans 8:15) |
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God The Father: (2 Timothy 1:2) |
Father Of Our Lord Yeshua The Messiah: (Colossians 1:3) |
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The Father Of Lights: (James 1:17) |
The Father Of Glory: (Ephesians 1:17) |
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The Father Of Spirits: (Hebrews 12:9) |
Father of Mercies: (2 Corinthians 1:3) |
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God (Elohim): (2 Corinthians 9:7) |
The God Of Our Fathers [Elohay Avotaynu]: (Acts 7:32) |
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The God Of Abraham, Isaac And Jacob [Elohay Avraham, Yitzchak v'Yaakov]: (Acts 7:32) |
God Of All Comfort [Elohay Kol HaNechamah]: (2 Corinthians 1:3) |
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God Of Peace [Elohay Shalom]: (Hebrews 13:20) |
The God Of Glory [Elohay Kavod]: (Acts 7:2) |
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The Living God [Elohay Chaiyim]: (2 Corinthians 3:3, 6:16) |
The God Of Israel [Elohay Yisrael]: (Matthew 15:31) |
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Lord God [YHVH Elohim]: (Acts 3:22) |
Lord God of Israel [YHVH Elohay Yisrael]: (Luke 1:68) |
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Lord Almighty [YHVH Shaddai]: (2 Corinthians 6:18) |
The Almighty [Shaddai]: (Revelation 1:8) |
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Power [Ha Gevurah]: (Mark 14:62) |
The Creator [HaBoray]: (Romans 1:25, 1 Peter 4:19) |
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The Most High God [El Elyon]: (Hebrews 7:1) |
The Divine Nature: (Romans 1:20, 2 Peter 1:4) |
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Lord Of Armies: [YHVH Tz'vaot] (James 5:4) |
The Majestic Glory: (2 Peter 1:17) |
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The Majesty: (Hebrews 1:3) |
The King Of The Nations: (Revelation 15:3) |
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The Lawgiver And Judge: (James 4:12) |
The Eternal Immortal Invisible King: (1 Timothy 1:17) |
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Sovereign: (1 Timothy 6:15) |
Heaven: (Matthew 21:25) |
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A Consuming Fire: (Hebrews 12:29) |
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(This section compiled by Loren Jacobs)
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Yeshua Of Nazareth: (Matthew 26:71) |
Messiah: (John 1:41) |
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The Son: (John 8:36) |
Only Begotten Son: (1 John 4:9) |
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Beloved Son: (Matthew 3:17) |
Son Of David: (Matthew 1:1) |
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The Root And Offspring Of David: (Revelation 22:16) |
Son Of Abraham: (Matthew 1:1) |
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Abraham's Seed: (Galatians 3:16) |
Son Of Joseph: (John 1:45) |
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Son Of Man: (Matthew 26:64, see Daniel 7:13) |
Son Of God: (Matthew 26:63) |
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Son of the Father: (2 John 1:3) |
Son Of The Most High: (Luke 1:32) |
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Only Begotten God: (John 1:18) |
Firstborn: (Hebrews 1:6) |
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Firstborn Of All Creation: (Colossians 1:15) |
Beginning Of The Creation Of God: (Revelation 3:14) |
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Firstborn From The Dead: (Revelation 1:5) |
The Last Adam: (1 Corinthians 15:45) |
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Rabbi: [Teacher, literally "my great one"] (Matthew 23:8) |
King Of Israel: (Mark 15:32) |
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King Of The Jews: (Matthew 27:37) |
The Word: (John 1:1) |
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The Word Of God: (Revelation 19:13) |
The Word Of Life: (1 John 1:1) |
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The Life: (John 11:25) |
I AM: (John 8:58, see Exodus 3:14) |
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LORD: (Romans 10:9-13, see Joel 2:32) |
God: (John 1:1) |
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The Man: (John 19:5) |
Immanuel: [God with us] (Matthew 1:23, see Isaiah 7:14) |
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Master: [Chief, Commander] (Luke 8:24) |
The Expected One: (Luke 7:19) |
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Savior Of The World: (John 4:42) |
Savior Of All Men: (1 Timothy 4:10) |
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The Deliverer: (Romans 11:26) |
The Prophet: (John 1:25, see Deuteronomy 18:15) |
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Holy One: (Acts 3:14) |
Righteous One: (Acts 3:14) |
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Prince: (Acts 5:31) |
Prince Of Life: (Acts 3:15) |
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Living One: (Luke 24:5) |
Judge Of The Living And The Dead: (Acts 10:42) |
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Stone: (Mark 12:10) |
Chief Cornerstone: (Mark 12:10) |
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Chief Shepherd: (1 Peter 5:4) |
Good Shepherd: (John 10:11) |
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Shepherd And Guardian Of Our Souls: (1 Peter 2:25) |
The Lamb: (Revelation 5:12) |
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Passover Lamb: (1 Corinthians 5:7) |
Lamb of God: (John 1:36) |
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Lion Of Judah: (Revelation 5:5) |
Advocate, Counsel For The Defense: (1 John 2:1) |
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Light Of The World: (John 8:12) |
King Of Kings And Lord Of Lords: (Revelation 19:16) |
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The Faithful Witness: (Revelation 1:5) |
The Faithful And True One: (Revelation 19:11) |
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The Amen: (Revelation 3:14) |
Servant: (Acts 4:27) |
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The Bright Morning Star: (Revelation 22:16) |
Sunrise From On High: (Luke 1:78) |
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The Apostle: (Hebrews 3:1) |
The Great High Priest: (Hebrews 4:14) |
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The Author And Perfecter Of Faith: (Hebrews 12:2) |
The Chosen One: (Luke 9:35) |
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The Mediator: (1 Timothy 2:5) |
The Way, The Truth, And The Life: (John 14:6) |
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The Door: (John 10:7) |
The Alpha And The Omega: (Revelation 22:13) |
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The First And The Last: (Revelation 22:13) |
The Beginning And The End: (Revelation 22:13) |
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The Head Of The Body, The Church: (Colossians 1:18) |
Head Over All Things: (Ephesians 1:22) |
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Heir Of All Things: (Hebrews 1:2) |
The Image Of The Invisible God: (Colossians 1:15) |
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God's Mystery: (Colossians 2:2) |
Horn Of Salvation: (Luke 1:69) |
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The Power Of God: (1 Corinthians 1:24) |
The Wisdom Of God: (1 Corinthians 1:24) |
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The Beloved: (Matthew 12:18) |
The Brigegroom: (John 3:29) |
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The Bread Of God (John 6:33) |
The Bread Out Of Heaven: (John 6:32) |
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The Bread Of Life: (John 6:35) |
The True Vine: (John 15:1) |
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The Vinedresser: (John 15:1) |
The Resurrection (John 11:25) |
New Testament Names For The Holy Spirit
(This section compiled by Loren Jacobs)
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The Spirit: (Romans 2:29) |
The Holy Spirit: (Luke 3:16) |
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The Holy Spirit of God: (Ephesians 4:30) |
The Holy Spirit Of Promise: (Ephesians 1:13) |
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The Spirit of the Living God: (2 Corinthians 3:3) |
The Spirit Of The Lord: (Luke 4:18) |
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The Eternal Spirit: (Hebrews 9:14) |
The Spirit Of Truth: (John 15:26) |
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The Spirit Of Yeshua: (Acts 16:7) |
The Spirit Of Yeshua The Messiah (Philippians 1:19) |
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The Spirit Of Messiah: (Romans 8:9) |
The Spirit Of God: (Romans 8:9) |
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Helper or Comforter: (John 14:26) |
The Holy Spirit is compared to: |
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Clothing (Luke 24:49): Because He clothes us with power from on high. |
A Dove (Matthew 3:16): Because the dove is a symbol of purity, peace, and flies in the heavens and was used as a sacrifice for the poor. |
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A Pledge, Earnest Money (2 Corinthians 1:22): Because He is the pledge and the downpayment of our inheritance. |
A Seal (Ephesians 1:13): Because a seal protects, makes secure, and demonstrates ownership. |
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Fire (Acts 2:3): Because fire separates the impure from the pure, it cleanses and purifies. |
Oil (Acts 10:38): Because oil was used for anointing, for healing, for nourishment and burned to give light. |
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Water (John 7:38): Because water is simple yet mysterious. It is tasteless, formless, colorless, transparent, and buoyant. It can hold up a huge ship. It is used for transportation. The Holy Spirit holds us up and transports us through this world to the World To Come. Water cleanses and refreshes. With water there is life, growth, and fruitfulness. Without water there are deserts. |
Wind (John 3:8): Because we can't see the wind but we can see its results. Just as the winds blows wherever it wants, so God's Spirit is sovereign. He gives gifts as He wills. Wind can be powerful like a tornado or hurricane, or be a cool refreshing breeze. |
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Breath: (John 20:22). Without breath we die. God's Breath gives us life. We have life and intimacy with God due to His indwelling Spirit. |
Wine: Because we are not to be drunk with wine, but be filled with the Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18). |
Compiled By Steve Rudd
