In christian theology the name of god has always had much deeper meaning and significance. Theyre listed in the order they show up in protestant bibles. The author of the first five old testament books is believed to be moses. The old testament has 39 books total, which consist of. He and moses were not allowed to enter the promised land due to their sin in the wilderness of zin. He differs from greek gods, whose faults and quarrels cause events. Some biblical baby boy names from the old testament like noah and elijah have been repeated favorites on the list of most popular baby names in recent years. Many of gods names written in the old testament are transliterations of the original hebrew name, while others are translations of the name s meaning. In the old testament times, a name was not only identification, but an identity as. In judaism, the collection of inspired books is known as tanakh. God calls himself the only true deity worthy of human worship. Lets survey a few of the most important names of god in the bible.
Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. The names of god what was gods name in ancient israel. The names of god jehovah from the bible in the old testament and new testament. The prophets had knowledge of a new covenant to which the one concluded on mount sinai should give away. This title is similar to the title god uses with moses, i am who i am. Remember that god is real and these names reveal who he wants to be for you and your beloved ones. This is a list of hebrew names of god in the old testament. Throughout the ancient world god revealed himself to the israelites through many names. Aaron was made the old testaments first high priest. Overview of the names of god in scripture 1 elohim. The old testament contains the creation of the universe, the history of. In the old testament this is the name of a nephew of abraham. The old testament also known as the jewish tanakh is the first 39 books in most christian bibles. The second part of christian bibles is the new testament, written in the koine.
Gideon gideon was called by god to deliver israel from midianite and amalekite oppression. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. The old testament usually uses the name of god in the singular e. Throughout the old testament, he is the one and only mediator of god most high, marching purposefully toward his own incarnation. The old testament of the bible is especailly rich with meaningful names used for god.
For example, the book of genesis tells of the beginning or genesis of the world, and human history. If you count the letters of old testament there are three letters in old and nine in testament. As the figurehead of israel and the force behind every event, god acts as the unseen hero of the old testament. The old testament names of god and how they can help you know him more intimately. The use of the grammatically plural nametitle elohim to designate jehovah, god the son, in the old testament and to name god the father in this dispensation serves to emphasize their matchless power and grandeur. God was known by several names in the old testament. It was written between the 12th and 2nd centuries bc.
Man only knows things of this world but god transcends this world and the things of this world. I used this in my weekly womens bible study and it was pretty popular. Old testament simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In this paper, we will look at the names used for god in the old testament. They are known as the torah, the law, the first five books of moses and the pentateuch. This insightful little book accurately and clearly works through the many names of god throughout the old testament. The old testament contains the origin and creation of the universe, the exodus from egypt, the formation of israel the prophets and the wisdom books. Just click any books name, and get a highlevel idea of what its about. Both jews and christians believe these texts to be holy.
The names of god what was god s name in ancient israel. The three primary names of god in the old testament are yahweh, adonai and elohim. Most of the old testament books are named for their theme. Like old testament boys names, names for girls often take their meaning from the biblical persons place of birth, a physical characteristic or other personal qualities. Names of god in the old testament, mass market paperback january 1, 1944 5. What are the three primary names of god from the old testament answer.
Then take 3 x 9 27, the number of books in the new testament. Why are there 39 books and 46 books in the old testament. This bookmark features scriptures that are appropriate for each name of god on the back. Gods names in the old testament foundations of the.
Place names and the names of plants and animals also were popular. The names of god, the names of god and their meanings, extensive list of gods names and attributes. Each title exemplified his distinctiveness and his power. Elohim is the third word in the hebrew text of genesis and occurs frequently throughout the hebrew bible.
In these books, authors utilized many different words and phrases as names of god. First, we will look at old testament names and then new testament names. Gods names and their meanings the names of god in the bible. Before sodom was destroyed by god, he was directed to flee the city without looking back. In the old testament times, a name was not only identification, but an identity as well. Yahweh is a transliteration of the nonvocalized tetragrammaton, which are the four hebrew consonants standing for the ancient hebrew name for god. Jesus never implied anything other than that in his teachings. I am sometimes surprised at how easy it is to answer some alleged bible contradictions. Chad is a believer in christ, attorney at law, wannabe golfer, runner, dog lover, and writer. Hebrew names of the books of the bible english tradition.
The old testament names of god and how they can help you know him more intimately towns, elmer l. David brackett sent in a better method for remembering the number of books in the bible. The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him immanuel. The name and titles of god in the old testament religious. The various books get their names in different ways. He didnt only exist thousands of years ago, when these names were first revealed. Aaron moses brother who was made his spokesman by god. The old testament books were originally written in hebrew with some aramaic and the new testament books were written in greek. These books narrate the origins of universe, the earth and mankind as well as the birth of the nation of israel.
Some people pick names because they have a personal connection to them, others because they like the way they sound, and others because of the meaning behind the name. Such a category was sufficient to encompass a great variety of biblical books. Names of god old testament bookmark pkg 25 general. Start to imagine what qualities you would value most in a child and see if any of these names match. The names of god in the old testament blue letter bible. They are sold in shrinkwrapped packages of 25 identical pieces. So, just as the name of god in the old testament spoke of the holy character of god the father, so the name of jesus in the new testament speaks of the holy character of god the son. The quran calls the first five books of the old testament the tawrat in judaism, the collection of inspired books is known as tanakh.
Since god is not like us he would be a complete mystery if he did not reveal himself. Names had, among other purposes, an explanatory purpose. As you can see from the four columns above, each of the 39 books can be categorized into one genre or literary type. Old testament prophesies and new testament accounts about jesus contain parallel references, fulling each of the seven names of god in the old testament.
We list only those names that occur most often in crossword puzzles. Psalms and proverbs, are collections of, respectively, psalms songs and proverbs wise sayings. Sep 27, 2010 read through god s word, see how it points to jesus. In the old testament the most sacred name for god is yahweh. Jehovah is a divine name, while god is a title in the old testament as it has. The original language of the old testament was classical hebrew, but it was later translated into greek the septuagint, latin the vulgate and other languages names from the old testament are almost all derived.
Elohim is found on the very first pages of the bible in the old testament book of genesis, and is how god first introduces himself to us. His efforts produced a set of scriptures divided up as the law, the prophets and the writings. Old testament understand of the names of god xenos christian. He is not absent from the old testament, sitting on the bench, awaiting his fourth quarter winning play. Popular tree motif with the old testament names of god. Christian poem old testament names of god by gertrude jefferies. Wow wow wow so many good things to say about this book. The names and order of the books of the old testament originally by e. It is used of false gods, but when used of the true god. Went with moses to pharaoh demanding children of israels release from slavery. The variety of names which characterizes the old testament is lacking in the new testament, where we are all but limited to two names, each of which corresponds to several in the old testament. Below is a list of the biblical names of god found in the old and new testament. We can now see god in new lights and angles as we learn of his justice, his unbounded love, his preeminence, and his characterall through his names.
In christianity, the old testament is the name of the first part of the bible, the one written before jesus christ. Physical manifestations of god are always indirect or symbolic. The meanings behind gods names reveal the central personality and nature of the one. Aug 07, 2016 here you can find quick, 3minute guides to every book of the old testament. The old testament also called the hebrew bible contains the legends, histories, laws and prophecies of the ancient hebrews. The name stands for the original promise with god to the descendants of abraham in particular prior to the coming of jesus christ in the new testament or the new promise. Broadman bookmarks feature beautiful 4color images and copy designed for different uses. Scripture is given by inspiration of god, and is profitable for doctrine rom. Bookmark set of 25 to use as a gift or a teaching resource for church family and friends. Read through gods word, see how it points to jesus. Jesus symbolized in the old testament sacrificial system. The god that jesus loved and worshipped as his heavenly father was the god whose story is found in the books of the old testament. Genesis creation, the fall, the flood, the spread of the nations, abraham, isaac, jacob, and joseph. However, his wife looked back on the destruction and was turned into a pillar of salt.
During the times of the old testament, children were named immediately following their birth and were given names that described their character, the familys feelings about god, or certain circumstances surrounding their birth. Then i continued to watch because of the boastful words the horn was speaking. In biblical hebrew, god is called yahweh, meaning to be. Gods names in the old testament foundations of the faith. The book of the bible is also known as holy bible or sacred scriptures and texts. The old testament abbreviated ot is the first part of the christian biblical canon, which is based primarily upon the twentyfour books of the hebrew bible or tanakh, a collection of ancient religious hebrew writings by the israelites believed by most christians and religious jews to be the sacred word of god. For example, god changed abrams meaning multitude or many name to abraham meaning father of many not only to give him purpose but also to remind him of god. Gods names in the bible, gods names and meanings, gods names in exodus, gods names in the old testament. God the creator of the world and an allpowerful being. Here you can find quick, 3minute guides to every book of the old testament. An aaronic priest who led the effort, along with the great synagogue, to collect and canonize the writings that would become our old testament. This 2 x 6 12 bookmark is designed for use as a teaching marker. The most frequent is the name god theos occurring over 1,000 t.
Elohim is the earliest name of god in the old testament and persists along with other names until the latest period. A dictionary of the proper names of the old and new testament. In the video below, charles dyer discusses specific old testament prophecies and symbols that point to jesus. Exodus enslavement, moses, ten plagues, passover, leave egypt, red sea crossing, mt. In the old testament, god is unique, sovereign, and unchanging. Yhwh, often pronounced yahweh, is the most frequently used name of god in the old testament, and it is commonly translated as lord, with all capitals.
See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The division of the bible into the old and new testaments employs misleading. Bullinger, revised by bill powell november 1998 this work is a brief summary and revision of bullingers work on the names and order of the books of the old testament. Yahweh and jehovah are two different english transcriptions of the nonvocalized tetragammaton the four consonants standing for the ancient hebrew name for god. The quran calls the first five books of the old testament the tawrat. These books narrate the origins of universe, the earth and mankind as well as the birth of the nation of. The names and order of the books of the old testament. This god elohim is regularly designated in the old testament as yhwh jehovah, the premortal christ. The book of exodus tells of the story of the israelites exodus out of egypt. Yahweh tsidkenu was the name given by god in the book of jeremiah for the. Expanded biblical references for the names are displayed on the reverse side. She is the author or coauthor of several bestselling books, including praying the names of god, praying the names of jesus, women of the bible, and sitting at. If jesus understood the essential continuity between yahweh, the god of israel, and the heavenly father whose kingdom of love and mercy he proclaimed.