Dictionary of Bible Themes God is the almighty ruler to whom everything and everyone is subject. His lordship is seen in his power and his victory over his enemies and also in his deliverance of his people and his loving care for them. He is the recipient of their obedience and their prayers. ("Lord" is the translation of the Hebrew word "Adonai" meaning "Ruler" or "Master" and is distinct from "LORD" which is the translation of the divine name "Yahweh".). 1 Timothy 6:15God is the almighty ruler He is Lord of lords See also Deuteronomy 10:17God exercises his lordship over all creation, but especially over all humanity. Psalms 136:3Daniel 2:47 Psalms 97:5 See also He is Lord of all the earth Joshua 3:11,13Micah 4:13 Zechariah 4:14 Acts 17:24 Psalms 147:5 Characteristics of God as Lord See also He is great and powerful Nehemiah 4:14Psalms 86:8; 114:7-8; 135:5 Isaiah 28:2 Daniel 9:4 Acts 4:24 Isaiah 6:1 See also He is majestic and exalted Psalms 8:1,92 Thessalonians 1:9 Daniel 9:16 See also He is righteous Psalms 97:5-6Daniel 9:7 Psalms 86:15 See also He is loving and caring Psalms 62:12; 86:5Daniel 9:9 See also He is merciful and forgiving Psalms 86:3-5; 130:2-4Psalms 78:65-66 God, the Lord, is triumphant over his enemies See also Psalms 2:4-5; 37:13; 110:5-6Psalms 68:19 God, the Lord, delivers his people and cares for them See also Psalms 38:15,22; 40:17; 54:4; 59:11; 77:2; 90:1,17Joshua 5:14 God is addressed as Lord See also As a mark of respect or obedience Exodus 4:10,13; 5:22Judges 6:15 Luke 2:29 Nehemiah 1:11 See also In prayer Genesis 18:27,30-32Exodus 34:9 Joshua 7:8 Judges 13:8 Psalms 30:8 Daniel 9:4,15,19 John 20:28 Jesus Christ is God, the Lord See also Matthew 22:41-45Acts 2:34-36 pp Mk 12:35-37 Hebrews 1:13pp Lk 20:41-44 Psalms 110:1See also 1060 God, greatness of1090 God, majesty of 1105 God, power of 1130 God, sovereignty 1205 God, titles of 1320 God as Saviour 2224 Christ, the Lord 4140 angel of the Lord 5395 lordship, human & divine 6720 redemption 7930 Lord's Day, the |
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