It seems like every other persons name in the Bible has a specific meaning. In biblical times parents named their children based on their dreams, hopes and expectations for them. A person’s name was important. It represented the person’s character and purpose in life. In His Word God refers to Himself by many names so obviously His name is important to Him and should be to us. God has many attributes and is called by many names. Each name is a statement and revelation of who God is. It’s also important that we know the names of God so we can address Him properly and in the right context when we call on Him. Although God is our Father, we must be careful to always approach the throne of grace humbly and with the awe, respect and reverence God deserves. When dealing with God never forget who He is.
Revelation 4:11 – You are worthy O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for you created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created.
1. ELOHIM – “The Creator” – In the fourth word of Genesis this is the Hebrew name for God as penned by Moses, “In the beginning God” —. EL means “mighty” or “strong” and in Hebrew is always used in a divine context.
The “HIM” in Hebrew is a plural reference meaning “more than one”. There is only one God so this is a reference to the Trinity. Each of the three persons in the Godhead had a part in creation as revealed by the following Scriptures:
Genesis 1:2-3 – The Earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the SPIRIT of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.
Genesis 1:26 – Then God said, “Let US make man in OUR image, according to OUR likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.
Colossians 1:16 – For by Him (JESUS) all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.
Hebrews 11: 3 – By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of GOD, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
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