What’s your favorite name for God?

The Bible lists many different names and titles for God, each illustrating something different about God’s nature. Among them are Yahweh Yireh (“the Lord will provide”), El Shaddai (“God Almighty”), Yahweh Sabbaoth (“Lord of hosts”) and many more.

If you’re not familiar with the different names for God used in the Bible, you’ll be amazed at their depth and variety. How Excellent Are Thy Names at Christianity Today is a good primer on the subject, and there’s a good list of Biblical names for God at GotQuestions.

Do you have a favorite name of God—a title or name that holds special significance for you?

Share your thoughts!

51 Responses to “What’s your favorite name for God?”

  • CarolAnne says:

    His name is YAHWEH.When the bible was translated the name in most cases was changed to Lord.The original Hebrew has YHWH (or yud,hey,vav,hey).In the 10 commandments where says not to take the Name of God in vain,it actually means do not bring my name to nothingness.There are 4 places in the New KJV that is has his name as YAH.
    1. Psalm 68:4
    Sing to God, sing praises to His name;Extol Him who rides on the clouds, By His name YAH, And rejoice before Him.
    Psalm 68:3-5 (in Context) Psalm 68 (Whole Chapter)
    2. Isaiah 12:2
    Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; ‘ For YAH, the LORD, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.’”
    Isaiah 12:1-3 (in Context) Isaiah 12 (Whole Chapter)
    3. Isaiah 26:4
    Trust in the LORD forever, For in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength.
    Isaiah 26:3-5 (in Context) Isaiah 26 (Whole Chapter)
    4. Isaiah 38:11
    I said, “ I shall not see YAH, The LORD in the land of the living; I shall observe man no more among the inhabitants of the world.
    Isaiah 38:10-12 (in Context) Isaiah 38 (Whole Chapter)