Here’s a list of 100 amazing attributes of God with their meanings and key biblical references, organized thematically for clarity and depth:
1. Eternal & Self-Existent
1. Self-Existent (Aseity)
Meaning: God depends on nothing for His existence; He is the uncaused Cause.
Verse: Exodus 3:14 – “I AM WHO I AM.”
2. Eternal
Meaning: God exists outside of time, with no beginning or end.
Verse: Psalm 90:2 – “From everlasting to everlasting, You are God.”
3. Infinite
Meaning: Unlimited in power, knowledge, and presence.
Verse: Job 11:7-9 – “Can you fathom the mysteries of God?”
4. Immutable
Meaning: Unchanging in nature, character, and promises.
Verse: Malachi 3:6 – “I the Lord do not change.”
5. Transcendent
Meaning: Beyond creation, wholly distinct and exalted.
Verse: Isaiah 55:9 – “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways.”
6. Immanent
Meaning: Intimately present and active within creation.
Verse: Acts 17:28 – “In Him we live and move and have our being.”
7. Uncreated
Meaning: No one made God; He is the Creator of all.
Verse: Colossians 1:16 – “All things were created through Him and for Him.”
8. Independent
Meaning: Needs nothing from His creation.
Verse: Acts 17:25 – “He is not served by human hands, as if He needed anything.”
9. Incomparable
Meaning: No one and nothing equals His glory.
Verse: Isaiah 40:25 – “To whom will you compare Me?”
10. Alpha & Omega
Meaning: The Beginning and the End of all things.
Verse: Revelation 22:13 – “I am the First and the Last.”
2. All-Powerful & Sovereign
11. Omnipotent
Meaning: All-powerful; nothing is impossible for Him.
Verse: Jeremiah 32:27 – “Is anything too hard for Me?”
12. Sovereign
Meaning: Supreme authority over all creation.
Verse: Psalm 115:3 – “He does whatever pleases Him.”
13. Almighty (El Shaddai)
Meaning: All-sufficient strength and provision.
Verse: Genesis 17:1 – “I am God Almighty.”
14. King of Kings
Meaning: Rules over all earthly and heavenly rulers.
Verse: 1 Timothy 6:15 – “The blessed and only Ruler.”
15. Deliverer
Meaning: Rescues His people from bondage.
Verse: Psalm 18:2 – “My rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.”
16. Mighty Warrior
Meaning: Fights for His people.
Verse: Exodus 15:3 – “The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is His name.”
17. Judge
Meaning: Perfectly administers justice.
Verse: Psalm 7:11 – “God is a righteous judge.”
18. Redeemer
Meaning: Buys back His people from sin.
Verse: Job 19:25 – “I know that my Redeemer lives.”
19. Provider (Jehovah Jireh)
Meaning: Supplies every need.
Verse: Genesis 22:14 – “The Lord Will Provide.”
20. Sustainer
Meaning: Upholds all creation.
Verse: Hebrews 1:3 – “Sustaining all things by His powerful word.”
3. Loving & Merciful
21. Love
Meaning: His essence is self-giving, sacrificial love.
Verse: 1 John 4:8 – “God is love.”
22. Merciful
Meaning: Withholds deserved punishment.
Verse: Lamentations 3:22-23 – “His mercies never end.”
23. Gracious
Meaning: Gives undeserved favor.
Verse: Ephesians 2:8 – “By grace you have been saved.”
24. Compassionate
Meaning: Deeply moved by human suffering.
Verse: Psalm 103:13 – “As a father has compassion on his children.”
25. Patient
Meaning: Slow to anger, giving time for repentance.
Verse: 2 Peter 3:9 – “Not wanting anyone to perish.”
26. Forgiving
Meaning: Wipes away sin completely.
Verse: 1 John 1:9 – “Faithful to forgive.”
27. Kind
Meaning: Generous in action and intention.
Verse: Titus 3:4 – “The kindness and love of God our Savior.”
28. Abba (Father)
Meaning: Intimate, caring Father to believers.
Verse: Romans 8:15 – “By whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’”
29. Friend of Sinners
Meaning: Draws near to the broken.
Verse: Matthew 11:19 – “A friend of tax collectors and sinners.”
30. Healer
Meaning: Restores physical, emotional, and spiritual brokenness.
Verse: Exodus 15:26 – “I am the Lord who heals you.”
4. Holy & Righteous
31. Holy
Meaning: Perfectly pure, set apart from sin.
Verse: Isaiah 6:3 – “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty.”
32. Righteous
Meaning: Always does what is just and right.
Verse: Psalm 145:17 – “The Lord is righteous in all His ways.”
33. Just
Meaning: Fair and impartial in judgment.
Verse: Deuteronomy 32:4 – “All His ways are just.”
34. Jealous
Meaning: Demands exclusive worship (zeal for His glory).
Verse: Exodus 20:5 – “I am a jealous God.”
35. Wrathful
Meaning: Righteous anger against sin.
Verse: Romans 1:18 – “The wrath of God is revealed.”
36. Perfect
Meaning: Flawless in character and action.
Verse: Matthew 5:48 – “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
37. Light
Meaning: Reveals truth and dispels darkness.
Verse: 1 John 1:5 – “God is light; in Him there is no darkness.”
38. Good
Meaning: The ultimate standard of goodness.
Verse: Psalm 34:8 – Taste and see that the Lord is good.”
39. Faithful
Meaning: Unfailingly keeps His promises.
Verse: 2 Timothy 2:13 – “He remains faithful.”
40. Truth
Meaning: The source and definition of reality.
Verse: John 14:6 – “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
5. Omniscient & Wise
41. Omniscient
Meaning: All-knowing; nothing is hidden from Him.
Verse: Psalm 139:4 – “Before a word is on my tongue, You know it.”
42. Wise
Meaning: Perfect understanding and discernment.
Verse: Romans 11:33 – “How unsearchable His judgments!”
43. Counselor
Meaning: Gives divine guidance.
Verse: Isaiah 9:6 – “Wonderful Counselor.”
44. All-Seeing
Meaning: Observes all actions and hearts.
Verse: Proverbs 15:3 – “The eyes of the Lord are everywhere.”
45. Teacher
Meaning: Instructs His people in truth.
Verse: Psalm 32:8 – “I will instruct you and teach you.”
46. Prudent
Meaning: Acts with perfect foresight.
Verse: Proverbs 8:14 – “Counsel and sound judgment are mine.”
47. Unfathomable
Meaning: Beyond human comprehension.
Verse: Romans 11:34 – “Who has known the mind of the Lord?”
48. Discerning
Meaning: Knows motives and thoughts.
Verse: Hebrews 4:13 – “Everything is uncovered before His eyes.”
49. Ancient of Days
Meaning: Eternal wisdom and authority.
Verse: Daniel 7:9 – “The Ancient of Days took His seat.”
50. Mysterious
Meaning: His ways are beyond human logic.
Verse: Isaiah 55:8 – “My thoughts are not your thoughts.”
6. Faithful & True
51. True
Meaning: Genuine and reliable in all things.
Verse: John 17:3 – “The only true God.”
52. Trustworthy
Meaning: Worthy of complete reliance.
Verse: Deuteronomy 7:9 – “Faithful God who keeps covenant.”
53. Covenant-Keeper
Meaning: Honors His promises forever.
Verse: Genesis 9:16 – “The everlasting covenant.”
54. Steadfast
Meaning: Unwavering in loyalty.
Verse: Psalm 36:5 – “Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.”
55. Unchanging Word
Meaning: His promises endure forever.
Verse: Isaiah 40:8 – “The word of our God endures forever.”
56. Rock
Meaning: Unshakeable foundation.
Verse: Psalm 18:2 – “The Lord is my rock.”
57. Anchor
Meaning: Stability in life’s storms.
Verse: Hebrews 6:19 – “An anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”
58. Refuge
Meaning: Safe haven for the weary.
Verse: Psalm 46:1 – “A very present help in trouble.”
59. Shield
Meaning: Protector from harm.
Verse: Psalm 3:3 – “You, Lord, are a shield around me.”
60. Fortress
Meaning: Impenetrable defense.
Verse: 2 Samuel 22:2 – “My fortress and deliverer.”
7. Provider & Sustainer
61. Creator
Meaning: Fashioned the universe from nothing.
Verse: Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning, God created…”
62. Shepherd
Meaning: Guides and cares for His flock.
Verse: Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd.”
63. Bread of Life
Meaning: Nourishes spiritually and physically.
Verse: John 6:35 – “I am the bread of life.”
64. Living Water
Meaning: Satisfies eternal thirst.
Verse: John 4:14 – “A spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
65. Vine
Meaning: Source of spiritual life and fruitfulness.
Verse: John 15:5 – “I am the vine; you are the branches.”
66. Way-Maker
Meaning: Opens paths where none exist.
Verse: Isaiah 43:19 – “I will make a way in the wilderness.”
67. Restorer
Meaning: Renews what is broken.
Verse: Joel 2:25 – “I will restore the years the locusts have eaten.”
68. Gardener
Meaning: Cultivates growth in His people.
Verse: John 15:1 – “My Father is the gardener.”
69. Builder
Meaning: Constructs His kingdom and people.
Verse: Hebrews 11:10 – “The architect and builder is God.”
70. Harvester
Meaning: Gathers His people into His kingdom.
Verse: Matthew 9:38 – “Ask the Lord of the harvest.”
8. Judge & Redeemer
71. Lawgiver
Meaning: Establishes divine standards.
Verse: Isaiah 33:22 – “The Lord is our lawgiver.”
72. Avenger
Meaning: Defends the oppressed and punishes evil.
Verse: Romans 12:19 – “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay.”
73. Consuming Fire
Meaning: Purifies and judges sin.
Verse: Hebrews 12:29 – “Our God is a consuming fire.”
74. Righteous Judge
Meaning: Judges with perfect fairness.
Verse: 2 Timothy 4:8 – “The righteous Judge will award me.”
75. Lion of Judah
Meaning: Fierce defender of His people.
Verse: Revelation 5:5 – “The Lion of the tribe of Judah has triumphed.”
76. Lamb of God
Meaning: Sacrificed to atone for sin.
Verse: John 1:29 – “Behold, the Lamb of God!”
77. Advocate
Meaning: Defends believers before the Father.
Verse: 1 John 2:1 – “We have an Advocate with the Father.”
78. Mediator
Meaning: Bridges the gap between God and humanity.
Verse: 1 Timothy 2:5 – “One mediator between God and mankind.”
79. Ransom
Meaning: Paid the price to free sinners.
Verse: Mark 10:45 – “To give His life as a ransom for many.”
80. Reconciler
Meaning: Restores relationship with humanity.
Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:18 – “God reconciled us to Himself through Christ.”
9. Relational & Personal
81. Emmanuel (God With Us)
Meaning: Dwells among His people.
Verse: Matthew 1:23 – “They will call Him Emmanuel.”
82. Bridegroom
Meaning: Loves and cherishes His Church.
Verse: Revelation 19:7 – “The wedding of the Lamb has come.”
83. Friend
Meaning: Offers intimate fellowship.
Verse: John 15:15 – “I have called you friends.”
84. Comforter
Meaning: Brings peace in sorrow.
Verse: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “The Father of compassion and God of all comfort.”
85. Father to the Fatherless
Meaning: Protects and provides for orphans.
Verse: Psalm 68:5 – “A father to the fatherless.”
86. Husband
Meaning: Committed to His people as a spouse.
Verse: Hosea 2:16 – “You will call Me ‘my Husband.’”
87. Brother
Meaning: Identifies with human suffering.
Verse: Hebrews 2:11 – “Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.”
88. Servant
Meaning: Humbled Himself to serve humanity.
Verse: Mark 10:45 – “The Son of Man came to serve.”
89. Listener
Meaning: Hears every prayer.
Verse: Psalm 34:15 – “His ears are attentive to their cry.”
90. Near
Meaning: Draws close to the brokenhearted.
Verse: Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.”
10. Mysterious & Infinite
91. Unsearchable
Meaning: Beyond full human understanding.
Verse: Romans 11:33 – “How unsearchable His judgments!”
92. Invisible
Meaning: Spirit, not limited by physical form.
Verse: Colossians 1:15 – “The invisible God.”
93. Glory
Meaning: Radiant majesty and splendor.
Verse: Exodus 33:18 – “Show me Your glory.”
94. Majestic
Meaning: Inspires awe and reverence.
Verse: Psalm 8:1 – “How majestic is Your name in all the earth!”
95. Wonderful
Meaning: Inspires awe and amazement.
Verse: Isaiah 9:6 – “His name will be called Wonderful.”
96. Mystery
Meaning: Revealed partially, yet beyond full comprehension.
Verse: Colossians 2:2 – “The mystery of God, namely Christ.”
97. Three-in-One (Trinity)
Meaning: One God in three Persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
Verse: Matthew 28:19 – “Baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”
98. Eternal Judge
Meaning: Will ultimately rule over all.
Verse: Revelation 20:12 – “The dead were judged according to their deeds.”
99. Ineffable
Meaning: Beyond human description.
Verse: 2 Corinthians 9:15 – “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!”
100. All in All
Meaning: The ultimate purpose and fulfillment of creation.
Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:28 – “God may be all in all.”
This list reflects God’s multifaceted nature as revealed in Scripture—His power, love, justice, and mystery. Each attribute invites deeper worship and trust in the One who is beyond comprehension yet intimately knowable.
Last modified: April 23, 2025