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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”.).

God is the almighty ruler

He is Lord of lords

1 Timothy 6:15 God exercises his lordship over all creation, but especially over all humanity. See also Deuteronomy 10:17; Psalm 136:3; Daniel 2:47

He is Lord of all the earth

Psalm 97:5 See also Joshua 3:11,13; Micah 4:13; Zechariah 4:14; Acts 17:24

Characteristics of God as Lord

He is great and powerful

Psalm 147:5 See also Nehemiah 4:14; Psalm 86:8; Psalm 114:7-8; Psalm 135:5; Isaiah 28:2; Daniel 9:4; Acts 4:24

He is majestic and exalted

Isaiah 6:1 See also Psalm 8:1,9; 2 Thessalonians 1:9

He is righteous

Daniel 9:16 See also Psalm 97:5-6; Daniel 9:7

He is loving and caring

Psalm 86:15 See also Psalm 62:12; Psalm 86:5

He is merciful and forgiving

Daniel 9:9 See also Psalm 86:3-5; Psalm 130:2-4

God, the Lord, is triumphant over his enemies

Psalm 78:65-66 See also Psalm 2:4-5; Psalm 37:13; Psalm 110:5-6

God, the Lord, delivers his people and cares for them

Psalm 68:19 See also Psalm 38:15,22; Psalm 40:17; Psalm 54:4; Psalm 59:11; Psalm 77:2; Psalm 90:1,17

God is addressed as Lord

As a mark of respect or obedience

Joshua 5:14 See also Exodus 4:10,13; Exodus 5:22; Judges 6:15; Luke 2:29

In prayer

Nehemiah 1:11 See also Genesis 18:27,30-32; Exodus 34:9; Joshua 7:8; Judges 13:8; Psalm 30:8; Daniel 9:4,15,19

Jesus Christ is God, the Lord

John 20:28 See also Matthew 22:41-45 pp Mark 12:35-37 pp Luke 20:41-44; Acts 2:34-36; Hebrews 1:13; Psalm 110:1

See also

1060  God, greatness of
1090  God, majesty of
1105  God, power of
1130  God, sovereignty
1205  God, titles of
1235  God, the LORD
1320  God as Saviour
2224  Christ, the Lord
4140  angel of the Lord
5394  lordship
6720  redemption
7930  Lord's Day, the