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Ch. 5:3; 7:3; Ezr. 3:11; Ps. 34:8; 100:5; 106:1; 107:1; He is the King of glory’ (Ps. 24:10), and accordingly in
118:1, 29; 135:3; 136:1; 145:9; Je. 33:11; Lam. 3:25; O.T. Scripture this name is revealed in the time of
Nah. 1:7). Jehovah’s mercies are great (1 Ch. 21:13), Israel's need. It is never found in the Pentateuch, nor
manifold (Ne. 9:19), tender (Ps. 25:6), plentious (Ps. directly in Joshua or Judges, and occurs but rarely in
86:15), multitudinous (Ps. 5:7; 51:1; 69:16; 106:7, 45; the Psalms; but Jeremiah, the prophet of approaching
lam. 3:32), everlasting (Psa 100:5; 118:1, 2, 3, 4, 29; national judgment, uses the name about 80 times.
136; 138:8). The believer is compassed with Jehovah’s Haggai in two chapters uses the name 14 times;
mercy (Ps. 32:10). His mercies are as high as the heaven Zechariah calls upon the Lord of hosts about 50 times.
is above the earth (Ps. 103:11). He is full of compassion In Malachi the name occurs about 25 times. In the
(Ps. 145:8). The reason that Jehovah can be merciful to utmost extremity, the Psalmist twice comforts his heart
sinners is because He Himself has satisfied the with the assurance ‘the Lord of hosts is with us’ (Ps.
requirements of His own holy law. Jehovah is the God of 46:7, 11). The meanings and uses of this name may be
the Passover (Ex. 12:1-7). Yea, Jehovah is the Passover thus summarized: (1) The ‘hosts’ are heavenly. Primarily
Lamb. He is the only Saviour (Is. 43:11). He is the angels are meant, but the name gathers into itself
“Jesus” (Mt. 1:21; John 1:29). Jehovah is the Father the idea of all divine or heavenly power as available for
who sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world (1 John the need of God’s people (Ge. 32:1-2; Is. 6:1-5; 1 Ki.
4:14). 22:19; Lk. 2:13-15). (2) In use this is the distinctive
The name Jehovah is used as a compound with other name of Deity for Israel’s help and comfort in the time
words to signify various aspects of His character: of her division and failure (1 Ki. 18:15; 19:14; Is. 1:9;
Jehovah-Jireh (Jehovah will provide). This is the 8:11-14; 9:13-19; 10:24-27; 31:4-5; Hag. 2:4; Mal.
name Abraham gave to an altar after God had provided 3:16-17; Jas. 5:4)” (Scofield).
a sacrifice in the place of Isaac (Ge. 22:1-14). It reminds I Am That I Am (Ex. 3:14). This name emphasizes the
us of God’s mercy in seeing man’s need of salvation and fact that God is the self-existing, eternal Creator. There
in providing His Son as a ransom for sin (Jn. 3:16). “is no past or future with Him; He is the Eternal
Jehovah-Nissi (Jehovah is my banner). This is the Present” (Cambron). Because God is the self-existing
name Moses gave to an altar after God defeated Israel’s One He can be trusted. God revealed Himself by this
enemy, Amalak, and promised to destroy him utterly name to Moses and Israel in the context of His promise
(Ex. 17:8-15). This name reminds us that God is to redeem them from Israel. Moses asked God how he
powerful and faithful to defeat the enemies of His would convince the Jews that he was sent by God and
people. God is the believer's victory over all enemies. that God would fulfill His Word, and He replied, “Thus
Jehovah-Shalom (Jehovah is peace). This is the name shalt thou say unto the children of God, I AM hath sent
me unto you.” By using the title “I Am,” the Lord Jesus
Gideon gave to an altar after God had spoken to him Christ was claiming to be God, and the Jews understood
(Jg. 6:21-24). It reminds us that God gives peace to His this and tried to stone Him (Jn. 8:56-59). The “I am’s”
people because of the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ (Jn. of the Gospel of John are claims to deity (“I am the
14:27; 16:33; Ro. 5:1; Ep. 2:13-19; Col. 1:20). In the bread of life” Jn. 6:35; “I am the light of the world” Jn.
N.T. God is often called the God of peace (Ro. 15:13; 8:12; “I am the door” Jn. 10:9; “I am the good
16:20; 2 Co. 13:11; Ph. 4:9; 1 Th. 5:23; 2 Th. 3:16; He. shepherd” Jn. 10:14; “I am the resurrection and the life”
13:20). Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace (Is. 9:6). The Jn. 11:25; “I am the way, the truth, and the life” Jn.
Gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ is the Gospel of 14:6; “I am the true vine” Jn. 15:1). When Jesus said “I
peace (Ro. 10:15). am,” His persecutors fell down (Jn. 18:6).
Jehovah-Tsidkenu (Jehovah is our righteousness). Almighty. God is called “Almighty” 57 times in
This is a name given prophetically to the Lord Jesus Scripture, beginning with God’s revelation to Abraham
Christ (Je. 23:6). It is another proof of Christ’s Deity. in Genesis 17:1. See also Ge. 28:3; 35:11; 43:14; 48:3;
The name is also applied prophetically to Jerusalem (Je. 49:25; Ex. 6:3; Job 31:35; 33:4; 34:12; 37:23; 40:2; Ps.
33:15-16). After the Lord Jesus returns and sets up His 91:1; Is. 13:6; Eze. 1:24; 10:5; Joe. 1:15; This is from
throne in Jerusalem, His city will be called after His own the Hebrew word Shaddai, which means “to be burly,
name--the Lord our righteousness. Finally Jerusalem will i.e . (figurative l y) powe rful (passive l y,
be the holy city that God has always intended. impregnable)” (Strong). “Almighty” appears nine times
Jehovah-Sabaoth (1 Samuel 1:3). “Sabaoth means in the New Testament, and it is translated from the
simply host or hosts, but with special reference to Greek word pantokrator, meaning the omnipotent,
warfare or service. In use, the two ideas are united; absolute Ruler. See 2 Co. 6:18; Re. 1:8; 4:8; 11:17;
Jehovah is Lord of hosts. It is the name, therefore, of 15:3; 16:7, 14; 19:15; 21:22. In Revelation 19:6,
Jehovah in manifestation of power. ‘The Lord of Hosts, pantokrator is translated omnipotent. Contrary to what

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