God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I am has sent me to you.’” Exodus 3:14 (ESV)
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8 (ESV)
There are many names in Hebrew, that describe Jehovah (the name of God) and His love and care for His Children. Below we will look at just a few. I encourage you to feel free to go and search other names of Jehovah and get to know their beautiful meanings.
Jehovah or Yahweh are the Hebrew names that describe God or Lord. All of the following names will have God’s Hebrew name of Jehovah in front of it and the name that follows showcases the beauty being used in scripture to describe how Yahweh has shown up continuously in our lives.
Jehovah-Rohi means the Lord is my shepherd. David used this term in Psalm 23 to describe how Jehovah is the shepherd of His flock, which are His children. And just like a good shepherd, His son, Yeshua (the Hebrew name of Jesus), gave His life for us to be saved.
Jehovah-Jireh means the Lord is our provider. Throughout scripture and even now, you will find Jehovah providing for His children. He provides for our comfort as well as our emotional and spiritual needs. There are times we do not feel He is near but, we must know and understand that He never leaves our side.
Jehovah-Rapha means the Lord who heals. There are over sixty references in the Bible regarding Yahweh healing His people but, the first reference is believed to be mentioned in Genesis 15:26. Where God challenges His people to obey His commands, and in so doing, He would heal them of their physical infirmities and restore them.
Jehovah-Shammah means the Lord who is there. This name is used once in the Bible in Ezekiel 48:35. When you feel alone in this world and do not know when your burdens will be lifted, it is nice to know Jehovah-Shammah is there, walking with you through the difficult trials of life.
Jehovah-Shalom means the Lord who is peace. This term is found once in the Bible in Judges 6:24. There is true comfort in knowing Jehovah’s peace when one has to go through trials and tribulations. Having the kind of peace that Yahweh provides versus the world, makes all the difference when dealing with challenges in life. Having peace based on worldly standards is fleeting. Having the peace that comes from Jehovah, one can withstand the ups and downs of life.
There are many names of Jehovah in the Bible. Pick your favorites and keep them and their meanings near as you journey through life.
Blessings,
Angélique
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