In the name Elohim is fullness of divine power. Believers, Peter writes, are "shielded by God's power" ( 1 Peter 1:5). His actions also bespeak his power, enabling barren women such as Sarah and Rebecca to conceive ( Genesis 18:10 Genesis 18:14 25:21), bringing an oppressed people out of Egypt ( Exodus 20:2), and with power raising Jesus Christ from the dead (Rom 1:1-4). Elohim sums up what is intended by "god" or the divine.įrom the Bible's first sentence the superlative nature of God's power is evident as God (Elohim)speaks a world into existence ( Genesis 1:3 Genesis 1:6 Genesis 1:9). Elohim refers to "deity" but comes virtually to be a name for the true God. Next to Lord (Yahweh), Elohim is the major designation for God. Elohim (God), a plural of Eloah, occurs more than 2, 250 times, sometimes with an addition such as "God of Abraham/Israel" but mostly it is free-standing. The name Elohim occurs more than 2,250 times in the Bible. “The heavens are telling of the glory of God And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1 Pray these truths back to Him, focus on one each day, or write them down in a place where you can be constantly reminded of His awesome presence in your life.ġ0 Names of God – and What They Mean for Life Today: Jesus told us to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and strength…” A good way to walk that out daily is to know God’s very character through the power of His name.
We hold the promise that His love is everlasting, His mercies are new every morning, and His faithfulness is great. Don't believe the lie that God is distant, too busy, that He doesn’t care about you, or that He is just waiting for you to mess up so he can tell you all you've done wrong. He provided a way for us to be saved through His Son Jesus Christ, and He gave us His Spirit to help us today. He offered His protection through desert days, and lovingly led them in the wilderness to the promised land. He split the seas, and delivered His people straight through, away from all their enemies. He is the God of miracles and nothing is impossible for Him. If you need some extra reassurance today, find hope in His powerful name. Studying what God’s Word says about all that He is can help us to understand his very nature and character even more. He is fully trustworthy, always powerful, forever loving, and constantly present with us. God's character, God's name remains the same through all generations.
In a world that often feels chaotic and fear-filled, His name is the one to hold close. The Bible says the name of the Lord is like a strong tower the righteous can run to it and be saved. And there's nothing so powerful as the name of our Lord God. It says who we are, it's what we are known by to all those around us. The Bible uses different names of God to convey specific, personal meaning and identity.
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