Who is God, Y__H.
This is not intended as an exhaustive study. This is intended to provide general information and references for further study you may want do do. I hope it is helpful.
Tony Smith
God’s Nature
Neither Male nor Female A Personality (See below) Is Light: Ps 104:4 Ps 104:2; 1 Tim 6:16; Ex 3:1-6, 13:21-22
Omniscient
God knows everything and His knowledge is complete. Isaiah 40:28; Job 37:16; Psalm 147:5; 1 John 3:20; Romans 11:33; Deut. 5:24; Deut. 7:21; Deut. 11:2; Genesis 16:11-14; Psalm 139:7-12; Genesis 17:1-3; 48:3; 49:25 Genesis 35:11; Psalm 90:2.
Omnipotent
God is able to bring to pass everything that He chooses. He has no external limitations. Job 42:2; Genesis 18:14; Matt. 22:31, 32; Mark 1:15; Mark 10:27; Mark 12:24; Acts 10:40; Acts 15:12; 1Cor. 15:57; 2Cor. 6:7; Genesis 1:1, 27; Mark 10:6, 9; Acts 4:24; Acts 17:24; Genesis 1:1-3 Deuteronomy 10:17 Psalm 6; Mark 13:19; Genesis 17:1-3; 48:3; 49:25 Genesis 35:11; Psalm 90:2
Omnipresent
God’s omnipresence speaks to the fact that He is present in all places at all times. Proverbs 15:3; Jeremiah 23:23, 24; Psalm 139:7-12; Genesis 16:11-14; Psalm 139:7-12; Genesis 16:11-14; Psalm 139:7-12; Genesis 17:1-3; 48:3; 49:25 Genesis 35:11; Psalm 90:2
Immutable
By nature, God is absolutely unchanging. For this reason, the attributes He possessed before the creation of the world are the same ones He has today. Psalm 90: Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; Deut. 32:4; Rom. 8:3; Isaiah 7:14; 8:8-10; Matthew 1:23; Exodus 3:14; Exodus 6:2-4; Exodus 34:5-7; Psalm 102
Holy
Though all the attributes of God are important and dependent on one another, the fact of God’s holiness seems to be the one He wishes us to put emphasis upon. Psalm 99:9; Habakkuk 1:13; Rom. 8:3; Deut. 32:4; Rom. 8:3
Righteous
God’s holiness is manifested in His righteousness. Because He is holy, He is righteous. Psalm 116:5; Ezra 9:15; Exodus 9:23-27; Psalm 129:4; 145:17; Jeremiah 12:1; 1 John 1:9; Deut. 32:4; Matt. 6:33; Rom. 1:17; Rom. 8:3; 2Cor. 6:7; Deut. 32:4; Rom. 8:3;
Sovereign
God’s sovereignty is how He rules His creation. This is what makes Him free to do what He knows is best for us. Deut. 32:4; Romans 1:24, 2:2; Rom. 2:3; Rom. 8:3; Rom. 11:33; Gal. 6:7; Psalm 8; Isaiah 40:3-5 Ezekiel 16:8; Habakkuk 3:19; Ex 3:1-6, 13:21-22
Love
If there is one attribute that people love to embrace, it is the fact that God is love. This word encapsulates for us His mercy, grace and loving-kindness. 1 John 4; Deut. 7:9; Rom. 5:5; Rom. 5:8; Rom. 11:22; Eph. 2:4; 1Jn. 4:16; Deut. 11:12; Matt.6:30; Luke 8:39; Rom. 11:22; 1Cor. 10:13; 2Cor. 7:6
Merciful
God’s mercy has been defined as God not giving us what we deserve. Ephesians 2:4; Romans 5:8; Deuteronomy 4:3; Psalm 103:8; Luke 15; Luke 18:13; Eph. 2:4; Exo 23:25; Deut. 11:27; Exo 23:25.
God is One & Trinity
While God is one, He manifests Himself in three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus) and God the Holy Spirit. In the Old Testament often the plural form of the Hebrew word God is used when speaking about Him (Elohim). Matthew 3:16, 17; Matthew 28; John 14; Romans 1:7; Hebrews 1:8; Acts 5:3, 4; Mark 12:29; Acts 17:24; Gal. 3:20; Deut. 6:4-9; Genesis 1:1-3 Deuteronomy 10:17 Psalm 6 Mark 13:19
Is a personality
Genesis 1:27; Deut. 5:24; Jos.1:9; Acts 3:18; Acts 10:15; Rom. 1:19; Exo 29:46; Lev 26:12; Jos.1:9; John 6:45; Rom. 15:5; Ex 3:1-6; 13:21-22;
God of Peace
1Cor. 14:33; 1Thess. 5:23; Heb.13:20
Is Light
Ex 3:1-6; 13:21-22;
Appendix One
Names of God from the Hebrew Scriptures (Adapted from Rose Publishing Company)
Name of God
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Meaning
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Application
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Bible Reference
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Comments
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Adoni
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The Lord
My Great Lord
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God is the Master and majestic Lord. God is our total authority
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Psalm 8; Isaiah 40:3-5 Ezekiel 16:8; Habakkuk 3:19
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Pronounced: ah-doe-NI Adonai (plural) is derived from the singular Adon (Lord). This term was pronounced in substitution of YHWH (considered too sacred to be uttered)
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Elohim
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The All-Powerful One
Creator
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God is the all-powerful creator of the universe
God knows all, creates all, and is everywhere at all times. The plural of EL
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Genesis 1:1-3 Deuteronomy 10:17 Psalm 6 Mark 13:19
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Pronounced: el-o-HEEM Plural form of El. This name is usually associated with God in relation to His creation. Some people use the plural word “Elohim” as proof for the Trinity. (Genesis 1:26) Elohim is also used to refer to false gods and even human judges. (Psalm 82:6, 7; John 10:34)
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El Roi
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The God Who Sees Me
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There are no circumstances in our lives that escape His fatherly awareness and care. God knows us and our troubles
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Genesis 16:11-14; Psalm 139:7-12
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Pronounced: el ROY Hagar called the Lord by this name beside a fountain of water in the wilderness. God knows all of our thoughts and feelings. Jesus knew the thoughts of those around Him, demonstrating that he is El Roi.(Matthew 22:18; 26:21, 34; Luke 5:21-24)
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El Shaddai
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The All Sufficient One, The God of the Mountains, God Almighty
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God is the all-sufficient source of all of our blessings. God is all-powerful. Our problems are not too big for God to handle
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Genesis 17:1-3; 48:3; 49:25 Genesis 35:11; Psalm 90:2
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Pronounced: el-shaw-DIE Some scholars suggest that Shaddai refers to God’s power evident in His judgment. Others suggest that El Shaddai means “God of the Mountains.” God refers to himself as “El Shaddai” when he confirms his covenant with Abraham.
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Immanuel
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God With Us
I AM
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God never changes. His promises never fail. When we are faithless, He is faithful. We need to obey Him.
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Isaiah 7:14; 8:8-10 (Matthew 1:23)
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Pronounced: ih-MAN-u-el This name indicates that Jesus is more than man. He is also God. Isaiah said that the child born to the virgin would be called “Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6) He is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature. (Hebrews 1:3)
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Jehovah
(YHWH See Comments)
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“I AM,” The One Who Is The Self-Existent One
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God never changes. His promises never fail. When we are faithless, He is faithful. We need to obey Him
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Exodus 3:14; Exodus 6:2-4; Exodus 34:5-7; Psalm 102
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Pronounced: juh-HO-vah A 16th century German translator wrote the name YHVH (YHWH) using the vowels of Adonai, because the ancient Jewish texts from which he was translating had the vowels of Adonai under the consonants of YHVH. By doing this, he incorrectly came up with the name YaHoVaH.
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Y__H- Rapha
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The Lord Who Heals
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God has provided the final cure for spiritual physical, and emotional sickness in Jesus Christ God can heal us
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Exodus 15:25-27; Psalm 103:3; Psalm 147:3 (1 Peter 2:24)
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Pronounced: juh-HO-vah RAH-fah Also known as YHWH-Rapha. Jesus demonstrated that He was Jehovah-Rapha in his healing of the sick, blind, lame, and casting out demons. Jesus also heals His people from sin and unrighteousness. (Luke 5:31, 32)
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Y__H -Rohi
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The Lord is My Shepherd
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The Lord protects, provides, directs, leads, and cares for His people. God tenderly takes care of us as a strong and patient shepherd
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Psalm 23:1-3; Isaiah 53:6; John 10:14-18; Heb. 13:20; Rev. 7:17
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Pronounced: juh-HO-vah RO-hee Also known as YHWH-Ra’ah (RAH-ah). Jesus is the good shepherd who lay down His life for all people.
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Y__H -Tsidkenu
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The Lord Our Righteousness
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Jesus is the King who would come from David’s line, and is the one who imparts His righteousness to us.
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Jer. 23:5, 6; 33:16; Ezekiel 36:26,27; (2 Corinthians 5:21)
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Pronounced: juh-HO-vah tsid-KAY-noo Also known as YHWH-Tsidkenu. All people sin and fall short of God’s glory, but God freely makes us righteous through faith in Jesus Christ. (Romans 3:22, 23) God promised to send a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right. The people will live in safety. (Jeremiah 23:5, 6)
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YHWH
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“I AM,” The One Who Is The Self-Existent One
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God never changes. His promises never fail. When we are faithless, He is faithful.
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Exodus 3:14; Malachi 3:6
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Pronounced: YAH-way God’s personal name given to Moses. Also called the tetragrammaton (four letters) Occurs about 6,800 times. Translated Lord in English versions of the Bible, because it became common practice for Jews to say “Lord” (Adonai) instead of saying the name YHWH.
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References
One New Man Bible
King James Version of the Holy Bible
Rose Publishing Company
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