1235 God, the Lord
The translation of the Hebrew name “Yahweh” which is the personal name of God whose meaning was revealed to Moses. It emphasises that God is the one who is eternal, unique, unchangeable and always actively present with his people. It expresses God’s role as Israel’s Redeemer and covenant Lord.
The name of God, the Lord
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The name’s meaning Ex 3:14-15 This forms part of God’s explanation of who he is. “
The name is revealed to Moses Ex 6:2-3 The name had been used previously (e.g., Ge 4:26) but its meaning was not fully understood until God revealed it to Moses in the context of the exodus from Egypt.
The name is glorious and awesome Dt 28:58-59 See also Jos 7:9; 1Sa 12:22
The name is not to be misused Ex 20:7 pp Dt 5:11 The misuse referred to here is swearing falsely by God’s name. See also Lev 19:12; Lev 24:11,15-16 The Jews came to believe that just uttering the name “Yahweh” was an offence and as a result its exact pronunciation has been lost. What merited the death penalty here was using God’s name as a curse.
God’s character is revealed by his name the Lord
He is unique Ex 8:10; Dt 4:35,39; 1Ki 8:60; Isa 45:5,18; Joel 2:27
He is eternal Ge 21:33; Ps 9:7; Ps 29:10; Ps 102:12; Ps 135:13; Isa 26:4
He is holy Lev 11:44; 1Sa 2:2; Ps 30:4; Isa 43:15
He is powerful Ex 15:6; Jos 22:22; Ps 93:4; Jer 10:6
He is majestic Ps 83:18; Ps 93:1; Ps 97:9; Isa 2:10,19,21; Mic 5:4
He is compassionate and gracious Ex 34:6-7; Ps 103:8; Ps 145:8-9
He is faithful and true Ps 145:13
He is unchangeable Ps 33:11; Ps 110:4; Mal 3:6
He is actively present with his people Dt 31:6; Jos 1:9; 1Ki 8:57; Hag 1:13
God reveals the relevance of his name the Lord by his actions
In creation Jer 33:2 See also Isa 42:5; Isa 43:15 “The
In the deliverance of his people from Egypt Ex 6:6 Deliverance is a central concept in the revelation of the divine name. See also Ex 12:51; Ex 14:30; Ex 16:6; Ex 20:2; Lev 26:13; Ps 81:10
In establishing a covenant with his people Ex 6:7 See also Ex 29:46; 2Sa 7:24 pp 1Ch 17:22; Jer 14:9
In the judgment of his enemies Ex 12:12 See also Ex 7:5; Ex 8:22-23; 1Sa 17:45-47; 2Ch 14:11-13
In the restoration of his people Eze 36:36 See also Ps 102:15-22; Isa 60:15-22; Eze 37:6,13-14 The theme “then you, my people, will know that I am the
God, the Lord denotes God’s lordship
He is the Sovereign
He is the
He is the Lord, the
As the Lord , God interacts with his people
He enforces the moral code Lev 18:1-5 The phrase “I am the
He makes his people holy Lev 22:32 See also Ex 31:13; Lev 20:8; Lev 21:8; Eze 20:12; Eze 37:28
He is the object of his people’s worship Ex 4:22-23 The purpose of Israel’s redemption from Egypt was that they would be free to worship the
Jesus Christ takes God’s name to himself
Jn 8:58-59 The form of expression used by Jesus Christ meant that he was clearly identifying himself with the divine name “
See also
1035 | God, faithfulness |
1130 | God, sovereignty |
1165 | God, unique |
1205 | God, titles of |
1230 | God, the Lord |
1325 | God, the Creator |
1345 | covenant |
2018 | Christ, divinity |
5394 | lordship |
7160 | servants of the Lord |
9220 | day of the |