What are some names applied to God?
Introduction. The Psalmist exclaimed, "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork" (Ps. 19: 1). Hence, "the fool hath said in his heart, there is no God..." (Ps. 14: 1). While creation necessarily implies a Creator, man cannot learn of God's will except through God's word. One way to learn of God, his nature and being, is by the names applied to Jehovah. In many instances, these names are actually tag ons.
Jehovah-jireh. You recall how God tested Abraham by telling him to take Isaac to the land of Moriah and offer him "for a burnt offering" (Gen. 22: 1, 2). Abraham had confidence in God and told Isaac, "God will provide himself a lamb" (vs. 8, cp. Heb. 11: 17-19). God intervened and a lamb was provided (vs. 12, 13). As a result, the place was called Jehovah-jireh or Jehovah will provide. God provides for his people today (Matt. 6: 33).
Jehovah-tisidkenu. Jeremiah had the unpleasant task of attempting to bring Israel to repentance, even though all was spiritually dismal at the time of Jeremiah's commission (Jere. 1: 10; chs. 6, 7, 10, 20). However, there was hope for the future (Jere. 23). We read, "In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS" (vs. 6). The Hebrew is "Jehovah-tisidkenu." "Jehovah-tisidkenu" pertains to God's ability to save man. The Hebrew writer referred to God's salvation through Christ as "so great salvation" (Heb. 2: 3).
Others. We also read of Jehovah-nissi (Jehovah is my banner, Ex. 17: 15). The thought is victory in God (Ex. 17 cp. Rom. 8: 37). Also, Jehovah-shalom and Jehovah-shammah (Jehovah is peace and is present, respectively, Judges 6: 24; Ezek. 48: 35). Indeed, there is none like Jehovah (Isa. 46: 5-10). It is a privilege to serve a God who provides, saves, fights for, offers peace, and will not forsake his people!
Jehovah-jireh. You recall how God tested Abraham by telling him to take Isaac to the land of Moriah and offer him "for a burnt offering" (Gen. 22: 1, 2). Abraham had confidence in God and told Isaac, "God will provide himself a lamb" (vs. 8, cp. Heb. 11: 17-19). God intervened and a lamb was provided (vs. 12, 13). As a result, the place was called Jehovah-jireh or Jehovah will provide. God provides for his people today (Matt. 6: 33).
Jehovah-tisidkenu. Jeremiah had the unpleasant task of attempting to bring Israel to repentance, even though all was spiritually dismal at the time of Jeremiah's commission (Jere. 1: 10; chs. 6, 7, 10, 20). However, there was hope for the future (Jere. 23). We read, "In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS" (vs. 6). The Hebrew is "Jehovah-tisidkenu." "Jehovah-tisidkenu" pertains to God's ability to save man. The Hebrew writer referred to God's salvation through Christ as "so great salvation" (Heb. 2: 3).
Others. We also read of Jehovah-nissi (Jehovah is my banner, Ex. 17: 15). The thought is victory in God (Ex. 17 cp. Rom. 8: 37). Also, Jehovah-shalom and Jehovah-shammah (Jehovah is peace and is present, respectively, Judges 6: 24; Ezek. 48: 35). Indeed, there is none like Jehovah (Isa. 46: 5-10). It is a privilege to serve a God who provides, saves, fights for, offers peace, and will not forsake his people!