Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Isaiah 42:8The name of God, the LORD The LORD is the personal name of God Exodus 3:14-15"The LORD" is the NIV rendering of the Hebrew "Yahweh". The name's meaning Exodus 6:2-3This forms part of God's explanation of who he is. "I AM" (in Hebrew closely resembling "Yahweh") expresses the ever-present, unchanging, totally dependable character of God. The name is revealed to Moses Deuteronomy 28:58-59The 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. See also The name is glorious and awesome Joshua 7:91 Samuel 12:22 Exodus 20:7 The name is not to be misused See also pp Dt 5:11 Leviticus 19:12; 24:11,15-16The misuse referred to here is swearing falsely by God's name. 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. Exodus 8:10God's character is revealed by his name the LORD Deuteronomy 4:35,39He is unique 1 Kings 8:60Isaiah 45:5,18 Joel 2:27 Genesis 21:33 Psalms 9:7; 29:10; 102:12; 135:13 He is eternal Isaiah 26:4Leviticus 11:44 1 Samuel 2:2 He is holy Psalms 30:4Isaiah 43:15 Exodus 15:6 Joshua 22:22 He is powerful Psalms 93:4Jeremiah 10:6 Psalms 83:18; 93:1; 97:9 Isaiah 2:10,19,21 He is majestic Micah 5:4Exodus 34:6-7 Psalms 103:8; 145:8-9 He is compassionate and gracious Psalms 145:13He is faithful and true Psalms 33:11; 110:4Malachi 3:6 He is unchangeable Deuteronomy 31:6Joshua 1:9 He is actively present with his people 1 Kings 8:57Haggai 1:13 Jeremiah 33:2 God reveals the relevance of his name the LORD by his actions See also In creation Isaiah 42:5; 43:15Isaiah 45:18 "The LORD" is Creator of the universe but also the Creator of the people Israel Exodus 6:6Human beings are the purpose of God's creation; they know God as "the LORD". In the deliverance of his people from Egypt See also Exodus 12:51; 14:30; 16:6; 20:2Deliverance is a central concept in the revelation of the divine name. Leviticus 26:13Psalms 81:10 Exodus 6:7 See also In establishing a covenant with his people Exodus 29:462 Samuel 7:24 Jeremiah 14:9 pp 1Ch 17:22 Exodus 12:12See also In the judgment of his enemies Exodus 7:5; 8:22-231 Samuel 17:45-47 2 Chronicles 14:11-13 Ezekiel 36:36 See also In the restoration of his people Psalms 102:15-22Isaiah 60:15-22 Ezekiel 37:6,13-14 The theme "then you, my people, will know that I am the LORD" (with slight variations) runs throughout the book of Ezekiel and is connected to divine acts of judgment and restoration. Ezekiel 2:4God, the LORD denotes God's lordship He is the Sovereign LORD See also Genesis 15:2,8"Sovereign LORD" is the NIV rendering of "Adonai Yahweh", the favourite divine title in Ezekiel. Deuteronomy 3:24Joshua 7:7 Judges 6:22 2 Samuel 7:18-29 Psalms 73:28 Isaiah 61:1 Jeremiah 1:6 Amos 1:8 1 Samuel 1:3 He is the LORD Almighty See also 1 Chronicles 11:9"The LORD Almighty" is the NIV rendering of "Yahweh Sabaoth" ("the LORD of hosts") which emphasises the sovereignty of "the LORD". Psalms 24:10; 46:7,11Isaiah 2:12 Jeremiah 39:16 Haggai 2:6-9 Zechariah 1:3-4,6 Malachi 1:14 Isaiah 1:24 He is the Lord, the LORD Almighty See also Psalms 69:6"The Lord, the LORD Almighty" is the NIV rendering of "Adonai Yahweh Sabaoth" which is often associated with the LORD's authority to rule and to judge. Isaiah 3:15; 19:4Jeremiah 2:19; 46:10; 49:5 Amos 9:5 Leviticus 18:1-5 As the LORD, God interacts with his people He enforces the moral code See also Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2The phrase "I am the LORD" occurs over 40 times in Leviticus chapters 18-26 and is the authority behind the moral law given to God's people. Leviticus 22:32See also He makes his people holy Exodus 31:13Leviticus 20:8; 21:8 Ezekiel 20:12; 37:28 Exodus 4:22-23 He is the object of his people's worship See also Exodus 12:31; 23:25The purpose of Israel's redemption from Egypt was that they would be free to worship the LORD. 1 Chronicles 16:29Psalms 29:2; 99:5; 100:2 Jonah 1:9 pp Ps 96:9 John 8:58-59Jesus Christ takes God's name to himself See also The form of expression used by Jesus Christ meant that he was clearly identifying himself with the divine name "I AM". The response of the crowd confirms this. 1035 God, faithfulness1130 God, sovereignty 1165 God, unique 1205 God, titles of 1230 God, the Lord 1325 God, the Creator 1345 covenant 2018 Christ, divinity 5395 lordship, human & divine 7160 servants of the Lord |
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