Here is a comprehensive list of the names of God found in the Bible, along with their meanings and Scripture references. These names reveal God’s character, attributes, and how He relates to His people:
Old Testament (Hebrew Names)
| Name | Meaning | Reference |
| Elohim | God, Creator, Mighty and Strong | Genesis 1:1 |
| Yahweh (YHWH) | I AM WHO I AM, the Self-Existent One | Exodus 3:14 |
| El Shaddai | God Almighty, All-Sufficient One | Genesis 17:1 |
| Adonai | Lord, Master | Psalm 8:1 |
| Yahweh-Jireh (Jehovah-Jireh) | The Lord Will Provide | Genesis 22:14 |
| Yahweh-Rapha (Jehovah-Rapha) | The Lord Who Heals | Exodus 15:26 |
| Yahweh-Nissi (Jehovah-Nissi) | The Lord is My Banner | Exodus 17:15 |
| Yahweh-Shalom (Jehovah-Shalom) | The Lord is Peace | Judges 6:24 |
| Yahweh-Raah (Jehovah-Raah) | The Lord is My Shepherd | Psalm 23:1 |
| Yahweh-Tsidkenu (Jehovah-Tsidkenu) | The Lord Our Righteousness | Jeremiah 23:6 |
| Yahweh-Shammah (Jehovah-Shammah) | The Lord is There | Ezekiel 48:35 |
| El Elyon | The Most High God | Genesis 14:18 |
| El Roi | The God Who Sees | Genesis 16:13 |
| El Olam | The Everlasting God | Genesis 21:33 |
| Yahweh-Sabaoth | The Lord of Hosts (Armies) | 1 Samuel 1:3 |
| Qanna | Jealous God | Exodus 34:14 |
| Esh Oklah | A Consuming Fire | Deuteronomy 4:24 |
| Ab (Abba) | Father | Isaiah 63:16; Romans 8:15 |
New Testament Names and Titles of God (Greek & Aramaic context)
| Name/Title | Meaning | Reference |
| Theos | God (generic Greek term for God) | John 1:1 |
| Kurios | Lord, Master | Acts 2:36 |
| Pater | Father | Matthew 6:9 |
| Abba | Daddy, Intimate Father | Romans 8:15 |
| Immanuel | God With Us | Matthew 1:23 |
| Logos | The Word (referring to Jesus) | John 1:1 |
| Christos (Christ) | The Anointed One | Matthew 16:16 |
| Iesous (Jesus) | Yahweh is Salvation | Matthew 1:21 |
| Son of God | Divine Sonship | Matthew 3:17 |
| Son of Man | The Representative of Humanity | Matthew 8:20 |
| Lamb of God | Sacrificial Savior | John 1:29 |
| Alpha and Omega | The Beginning and the End | Revelation 22:13 |
| King of Kings / Lord of Lords | Sovereign Ruler | Revelation 19:16 |
| Holy One | Pure and Righteous | Acts 3:14 |
| Redeemer | One Who Buys Back | Titus 2:14 |
| Savior | Deliverer from Sin | Luke 2:11 |
11. Yahweh-Shammah – The Lord Is There
- Meaning: God’s presence is constant and eternal.
- Reference: Ezekiel 48:35 – “And the name of the city from that time on will be: The Lord is There.”
- Background: A prophetic vision of Jerusalem’s restoration, emphasizing God’s dwelling with His people.
- Application: You are never alone—God is with you in every season, place, and situation.
12. El Elyon – God Most High
- Meaning: Supreme, sovereign over all the earth.
- Reference: Genesis 14:18–20 – “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.”
- Background: Melchizedek calls God “El Elyon” when blessing Abraham.
- Application: No power, authority, or situation is higher than your God. He reigns above all.
13. El Olam – The Everlasting God
- Meaning: God is eternal and unchanging.
- Reference: Genesis 21:33 – “Abraham called on the name of the Lord, the Eternal God.”
- Background: This name emphasizes God’s timeless nature—He has no beginning or end.
- Application: In a world full of change, rest in the security of God’s eternal presence and promise.
14. El Roi – The God Who Sees Me
- (Already covered above, but worth reemphasizing)
- Application: He sees your struggles, your victories, and your needs—even when others don’t.
15. Yahweh-Sabaoth – The Lord of Hosts (Armies)
- Meaning: Commander of angelic armies; God as a warrior King.
- Reference: 1 Samuel 1:3 – “Year after year this man went up… to worship the Lord Almighty.”
- Background: Often used in contexts of warfare, justice, and power.
- Application: You are not fighting life’s battles alone—God commands heavenly armies on your behalf.
16. Qanna – Jealous God
- Meaning: God is zealous for His people’s love and devotion.
- Reference: Exodus 34:14 – “Do not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.”
- Background: God’s jealousy is not petty—it’s the intense love of a covenant-keeping God.
- Application: God desires exclusive relationship with you. Don’t settle for divided affection.
17. Esh Oklah – A Consuming Fire
- Meaning: God’s holiness is powerful and purifying.
- Reference: Deuteronomy 4:24 – “For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.”
- Background: Often used in relation to judgment and reverence.
- Application: God’s presence purifies and burns away sin. Approach Him with holy awe.
18. Ab / Abba – Father / Daddy
- Meaning: Intimate, loving Father.
- Reference: Romans 8:15 – “…you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’”
- Background: “Abba” is Aramaic and expresses deep intimacy—like “Papa.”
- Application: You are a child of God, deeply loved and welcomed to draw close without fear.
19. Immanuel – God With Us
- Meaning: God came near to dwell among us.
- Reference: Matthew 1:23 – “They will call him Immanuel”—which means, ‘God with us.’”
- Background: Fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh.
- Application: Jesus is your ever-present companion. Whatever you face, He is with you.
20. Alpha and Omega – The Beginning and the End
- Meaning: God is the source and completion of all things.
- Reference: Revelation 22:13 – “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
- Background: Greek first and last letters of the alphabet, used to describe God’s eternal nature.
- Application: God started your story, and He will finish it. You can trust Him with every chapter.
