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What Are the Names & Titles of God?
The Names & Titles of God help us know the God revealed in Scripture. They show His power, holiness, faithfulness, and care. Each points to the same Lord, whose character does not change.
This Topic guides you through four Studies: Hebrew names, Jehovah names, God's covenant name Yahweh, and the titles used to describe Him. Choose a starting point below, then read the biblical passages behind each name or title.
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of Yahweh our God.
Psalm 20:7 (WEB)
Understanding the Names & Titles of God
Scripture uses names and titles to reveal who God is and how He acts. Yahweh is His personal covenant name. Words such as Creator, Shepherd, and Judge describe His authority, work, or relationship with His people. These groups overlap, so they are useful reading routes rather than strict divisions.
Read each name in its biblical setting. Ask who is speaking, what is happening, and what the passage reveals about God. His names are not formulas for getting a desired outcome. They lead us to know and trust Him.
Choose Where to Begin
- Get a broad introduction. Hebrew Names of God explores names such as Elohim, Adonai, and El Roi. Start here to learn about God's greatness and care.
- Understand His covenant name. Yahweh examines its meaning, the Hebrew letters YHWH, and why many Bibles print LORD in its place.
- Explore His care through biblical events. Jehovah Names guides you through names connected with provision, peace, healing, and the Lord's presence.
- Study the pictures Scripture uses. Titles of God considers the Rock, Potter, Ancient of Days, and other titles that reveal His character.
If you are new to this subject, begin with Hebrew Names of God, then explore Yahweh. Follow the other Studies as your questions grow. Throughout your reading, notice how God's faithfulness and saving work lead toward Jesus Christ.
FAQs
The Names of God are the different ways Scripture reveals God’s character, authority, and relationship with His people. Each name highlights a different aspect of who God is, such as His power, holiness, faithfulness, and love.
For example, the Bible begins by describing God as the Creator of all things.
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”
— Genesis 1:1
Through many names and titles, the Bible helps believers understand the nature of the God who made the world.
God has many names in Scripture because no single word can fully describe His character. Each name reveals something unique about His nature and His work in the lives of His people.
For example, some names describe God’s power, while others reveal His compassion or provision.
“Those who know your name will put their trust in you, for you, Yahweh, have not forsaken those who seek you.”
— Psalm 9:10
These names help believers understand that God is both mighty and personal.
Several names appear throughout the Bible that describe God’s character and authority.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Elohim | God the Creator |
| Adonai | Lord and Master |
| El Shaddai | God Almighty |
| Yahweh | The eternal covenant name of God |
Each of these names helps reveal a different aspect of God’s identity.
“I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name Yahweh I was not known to them.”
— Exodus 6:3
Understanding these names helps believers see the fullness of God’s character.
Yahweh is the personal covenant name God revealed to Moses. It is connected to the phrase “I AM,” which expresses God’s eternal and self-existent nature.
“God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM,’ and he said, ‘You shall tell the children of Israel this: I AM has sent me to you.’”
— Exodus 3:14
This name teaches that God exists independently and never changes.
The New Testament shows that the identity of God is fully revealed through Jesus Christ. Jesus used language that echoed the divine name revealed in the Old Testament.
“Jesus said to them, ‘Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM.’”
— John 8:58
This statement connects Jesus with the eternal identity of God.
Scripture teaches that humanity was separated from God because of sin, but God provided a way to restore that relationship through His Son.
Learning the Names of God should lead believers to trust Him, worship Him, and follow His ways. When people understand who God is, they grow in faith and confidence in His promises.
“Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name! Make his deeds known among the peoples.”
— Psalm 105:1
Studying the Names of God helps believers deepen their relationship with the Lord and recognize His work throughout history.
Move From Knowing a Name to Trusting God
Choose one Study and read its suggested starting Article. Write down the name or title, the passage where it appears, and one truth it reveals about God.
Begin with Hebrew Names of God for a broad foundation, or Yahweh to explore His covenant name. Let what you learn shape a prayer of praise, a concern you entrust to Him, or a step of obedience.
