Understanding Music and Worship Chapter 11: Worship The Names of God Exalt His Name Understanding Music and Worship Chapter 11: Worship The Names of God

Elohim: God, Mighty Creator, Judge Elohim is the Hebrew word for God Used in the first verse in the Bible Used 2,570 times in the Hebrew Bible Is plural - to give the majesty of the one true God

Elohim: God, Mighty Creator, Judge 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Genesis 1: 1-2

El Elyon: The Most High God El = God, Almighty and Eternam Elyon = Most High or Highest Occurs 28 times in Old Testament 19 of those in he Psalms

El Elyon: The Most High God 18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19 and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. 20 And praise be to God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. 21 The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people and keep the goods for yourself.” 22 But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “With raised hand I have sworn an oath to the Lord, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, Psalm 57:2 New International Version (NIV) 2 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me. Genesis 14:18-22

El Roi: The God Who Sees Me Used at least 238 times in Old Testament Conveys the idea that God sees and knows all about us Hagar’s story Gen 16; 7-14

El Roi: The God Who Sees Me 8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalms 121:8

El Shaddai: Lord God Almighty All-sufficient One Covenant Name of God Appears 7 times in Genesis 31 times in Job 10 more times in the rest of the Old testament Gen 17:1-5

El Shaddai: Lord God Almighty All-sufficient One 1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. 2 Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers.” Genesis 17: 1-2

El Olam:. The Everlasting God. The God of Eternity El Olam: The Everlasting God The God of Eternity The God of the Universe The God of Ancient Days Means forever, eternity or everlasting Gen 21:32-33

El Olam:. The Everlasting God. The God of Eternity El Olam: The Everlasting God The God of Eternity The God of the Universe The God of Ancient Days 4 Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. Isaiah 26:4 10 But the Lord is the true God; he is the living God, the eternal King Jeremiah 10:10

Yahweh (Jehovah): Lord Absolute, independent, self-existent, the source of all life, eternal without beginning or end. Occurs 6,519 times in the Old Testament Found in every OT book except: Esther, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon Tetragrammaton = YHVH Yahweh is the name revealed to Moses at the burning bush; “I Am who I Am… This is my name forever and this I am to be remembered throughout all generations.” Ex 3:14-15

Yahweh (Jehovah): Lord 10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10

Adonai: Lord, Master Occurs 434 times in the Hebrew Bible Occurs 200 times in Ezekiel and 11 times in Daniel Lord Master Provider or owner The one who possesses all things

Adonai: Lord, Master 14 “Neither,” he replied, “but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence, and asked him, “What message does my Lord[a] have for his servant?” Joshua 5: 14

Jehovah Jireh: The Lord, our Provider Jehovah = the Existing One God who reveals himself unceasingly Used only once (Gen 22:14) Means “The Lord will provide” placing strong emphasis on God’s provision for His people.

Jehovah Jireh: The Lord, our Provider 14 So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.” Genesis 22: 14

Jehovah Raphe: The Lord who heals Raphe – to restore, to heal, to make healthy Combined with Jehovah (Reveals himself unceasingly) Exodus 15:26 26 He said, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keepall his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.”

Jehovah Raphe: The Lord who heals 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases Psalm 103: 2-3

Jehovah Nissi: The Lord My Banner The Lord My Miracle Occurs only once (Exodus 17:8-16) We acknowledge God as our only focal point, banner of hope, encouragement and source of victory God is our champion, defeater and conqueror powerful enough to defeat all enemies

Jehovah Nissi: The Lord My Banner The Lord My Miracle 15 Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner. Exodus 17: 15

Jehovah Shalom: The Lord is Peace Used only in Judges 6 Means “peace” or “absence of strife” Includes wholeness, completeness, finished work, perfection, safety or wellness Comes from living in harmony with God

Jehovah Shalom: The Lord is Peace 15  Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3: 15

Jehovah Raah: The Lord is My Shepherd Ezekiel 34:11-15 Rea’ means friend or companion which implies intimacy with God Can be considered either “The Lord my friend” or “The Lord my shepherd”

Jehovah Raah: The Lord is My Shepherd 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Psalm 23: 1-3

Jehovah Tsidkenu : The Lord our Righteousness Only occurs twice Tsedek – to be stiff, to be straight, righteous We are proclaiming that he has given us the gift of righteousness through Jesus We are only righteous because of Jesus and His sacrifice

Jehovah Tsidkenu : The Lord our Righteousness 6 In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior. Jeremiah 23: 6

Jehovah Shammah: The Lord is There God reveals himself as the Lord whose very presence speaks of His power and purpose in our lives Shammah (Hebrew) = Immanuel (Greek) God with us The Lord is There (Ever present)

Jehovah Shammah: “The Lord is There 20  “…I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28: 20 The Lord is There (Ever present)

Yeshua (Jesus): Salvation Now! Yeshua is the Hebrew name of Jesus and literally means salvation

Yeshua (Jesus): Salvation Now! 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. Romans 10: 9-10

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