Yahweh Rapha

 

    Yahweh Rapha (Yah-way rah-Fah) is also called Jehovah Rapha (.jĕ-HŌ-vuh  rah-FAH / rah-PAH / rō-FEH).   In Hebrew the name is יהוה רָפָא.  It means The Lord Who Heals.  This names reveals God's power in healing the heart, mind, spirit, and body.  He restores, mends, and protects His people.  He is the great physician.  

    You can find Yahweh Rapha first used in Exodus as God restores His people.  He healed them physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  He made those who trusted and followed him whole again.  Moses used Yahweh Rapha in Marah after bitter water was turned sweet.  Moses trusted God to make things right and restore His people.  God did not disappoint.

    Pray using the name Yahwey Rapha when you heart is broken and you don't even know where to start to feel better.  Pray when you are sick.  Pray when doctors have given up.  Pray when the mind is under attack.  Pray when your emotions are frayed or all over the place.  Pray that God heals your past wounds.  You can't turn back time and change things, but the past doesn't have to dominate your present or future.  Pray for inner healing that leads to peace in all circumstances.  

    Pray and trust Yahweh Rapha to heal what ever it is that you are giving to Him.  Pray and expect a complete cure, but understand that if it doesn't happen like that, that it doesn't mean that God doesn't love you.  He will use it and so can you.  The cost of sin is death.  We all have to face that one day.  The only difference is that if you chose salvation, then your eternal life is going to be completely healed without pain or suffering.

Exodus 15:22-27, 2 Kings 5:9-10, Psalm 34:17-18, 103:1-5, 147:1-6, Isaiah 53:4-6, Jeremiah 17:14-15, 30:16-17, Matthew 4:23-25, 2 Corinthians 5:16-17, & 1 Peter 2:22-25

El Olam

 

    El Olam (El oh-LAHM) is אֵ֥ל עוֹלָֽם in Hebrew.  It means "The Everlasting God" or "The Eternal God".  Olam means eternity, forever, or unchanging.  It is like the word was made to describe God.  God is sovereign, unchanging, eternal creator.  He is not bound by linear time.  He is the creator of time.  He doesn't have a beginning or an end.  

    Abraham uses El Olam to highlight who God is when they make their covenant in Beersheba.  This covenant never changed or ended because God is consistent not because people are.  Abraham planted a tamarisk tree to signify the importance of the covenant.  He reveals that God is the timeless rock for His people.  He is the foundation of faith and true strength.  He is the reliable source of hope, strength, and love because He is always faithful. 

    When you pray to El Olam you are putting yourself in the presence of true power that ensures safety to the humble and those seeking to know Him.  He never grows weary of hearing from you.  He can make you feel seen, heard, and sturdy.  You can trust Him to take care of you and guide you minute by minute if you are willing to be obedient.  Pray to El Olam to understand mercy to accept and to give like He does.  Pray to El Olam for hope.  Pray to Him to show you how to make your time matter while remembering that He is your home.

Genesis 21:32-34, Psalm 90:1-2, Isaiah 26:1-6, 40:26-31, Jeremiah 10:8-10, & Romans 16:25-27

Yahweh Part 2

 

    Yahweh (ya-way) or YHWH (Yahwey) is יהוה in Hebrew.  It is tetragrammaton which means four letters making a word.  It has been translated to Lord (Adonai) in the English speaking world.  It means "I Am Who I Am" ,"The Existing One", or "He Who Causes to Exist".  It appears over 6,200 times in the Bible.  It represents God's sovereignty, holiness, and presence.

    Yahweh is the creator of heaven and earth.  He is your rock of security and deliverer.  He never changes.  He is always fighting for you.  He is your strength.  YHWH is the name that He gave Himself to get Moses' attention and connect with him in the way where Moses would hear Him.  It is a way that He can be known by His people.  

    David used the name YHWH to signify his complete trust in God and desire to be trusted.  It describes God as infinite love and grace revealed in His power.  It is a way to relate to God.  This name is not to be forgotten.  He is  God that keeps His word.  He is the God to love with all your heart, soul, and strength.

    When you pray using the name Yahweh you are submitting to God's authority while having gratitude for your creation.  It is the name you call out when you are seeking to be in God's presence.  Since God gave Himself this name it is personal.  You are approaching Him in an intimate and familiar way.  It is not formal, but it is respectful.  This name is sacred, so your prayer is sacred.

Exodus 3:14-15, 6:2-5, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Psalm 9:7-10, 105:1-6, 138, Isaiah 42:8-9, 45:1-7, & Jeremiah 23:16-24

Acik Yomin

 

    Acik Yomin or Atiq Yomin (ah-TEEK yoh-MEEN) is עַתִּיק יוֹמִין in Aramaic.  There is not a word for it to name God in Hebrew.  It came about during the exile of God's people.  It means Ancient of Days.  It describes God as the eternal and sovereign judge of all people.  It emphasizes how God is eternal.  He existed before time and will exist when time ends.  

    Daniel is the only one to ever use the name Acik Yomin.  He used it to emphasize how God was judging His earthly kingdom.  He portrays God with white hair sitting on a fiery throne.  He is explaining God as majestic and powerful, not a frail old man.  He is always victorious, strong, and in control.

    Daniel lived in a time that the Hebrews were acclimating with other cultures.   The relationship with God was changing, so the names they used were changing too.  What didn't change is the fact that God will always be with His people.  You can have confidence that God is in control no matter where you are in life like Daniel did.  If you doubt, then remember all the times He has come through for you in the past and His promises for your future.

    If you were to choose to use Acik Yomin in prayer it would be to visualize yourself going before God humbly and in awe.  You would present yourself as you are to seek in how you can be more holy, more like Jesus.  You would be going before God on His throne.  You go to seek what He wants for your future and guidance on what needs to change to make that happen.  You go for clarity and trusting Him to prepare you for what will come.

Daniel 7:9-22

El Gibbor Part 2

 

    El Gibbor (el gih-BOHR) is אֵל גִּבֹּור in Hebrew.  It means "Mighty God" or "Strong God".  El is God.  It comes from the word Elohim.  Gibbor means strength, power, hero, or might warrior.  It is used to describe God as a warrior and fierce protector of what is His.  He is the divine warrior because He is victorious in every spiritual and physical battle.

    El Gibbor is a name that should make you feel safe you are a Christian because He is always victorious.  It should bring fear to anyone who opposes Him.  He is passionate, true, and fair as He upholds justice.  He rules in love, but that means He also carries out consequences to choices made.  

    He is the king that you can trust and rely on to protect you.  It is His divine nature because He declared it and He does not lie.  He is your king that loves you as an individual.  He will save you if you allow Him.  He remembers you always and will not stop fighting for you in His name.

    When you pray using the name El Gibbor you are crying out for God's strength.  You are asking for victory in your life to honor Him.  You pray to Him when you need strength to endure, power to fight, and vigilance to endure.  Pray to El Gibbor when you need a hero that will never let you down.  He will make you feel seen and show you your worth in this world.  You can use El Gibbor with Yahweh Sabaoth for strength and glory.

Deuteronomy 10:17-22, Psalm 24:7-10, 45:1-5, Isaiah 9:6-7, 10:20-23, Jeremiah 32:17-20, & Zephaniah 3:14-17

Yahweh Tsidkenu

 

    Jehovah Tsidkenu (Yah-weh tsid-KAY-noo) is יְהֹוָה צִדְקֵנוּ in Hebrew.  It means "the Lord our Righteousness" or "The Lord our Righteous Savior".  Yhvh is Lord.  Tsedeq is righteous.  The suffix is what makes it our.  

    Jehovah Tsidkenu presents God's character as He provides His people with the gift of righteousness upon salvation.  It was a promise in the Old Testament, but fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament when Jesus took your sin upon himself.  If you are Christian, then you are a part of the righteous branch held together by God.  You live out your righteousness by pursuing what pleases God: relationship with Him, compassion, generosity, doing good, and satisfaction with what has been given.

    When you pray using the name Jehovah Tsidkenu is in recognition of what God has done for you and the person He has created you to be.  It is to honor Him with gratitude.  You have to understand what righteousness is to appreciate it.  Righteousness is right standing with God.  You are able to start understanding as you remember that it is a gift from God that last forever.  Pursue righteousness when you call out to Jehovah Tsidkenu.

Psalm 112, Proverbs 4:18-19, 15:9, Jeremiah 23:5-6, 33:15-16, & Matthew 1:20-23, 5:3-10

El Hakkavod

 

    El Hakkavod or El Hakabodh (El ha-ka-VODE) is אל הכבוד in Hebrew.  It means "The God of Glory".  It represents the weight that God carries on behalf of His people.  It displays His splendor and holy presence.  It signifies His superior excellence because He never drops the ball and his perfection in creation.  

    El Hakkavod holds the honor in his divine presence.  His presence is overwhelming and life altering.  His presence gives His people dignity.  How He changes you is displayed in your reputation.  You cannot earn this.  It is given by God's grace and glory.  God's glory is more than splendor or the beautiful things in the world.  It is what enriches your life and lightens it's burdens.  The weight of His compassion, goodness, glory, and grace are light in comparison.  

    When you pray using El Hakkavod you are glorifying God's name and seek to understand what that really is.  You recognize your part in His plan and creation.  You are grateful for His love and are seeking for ways to reflect it to give Him glory.  You understand that you may have to go through things to become more like Jesus.  When life is dark, hard, or difficult cry out to El Hakkavod to seek understanding and a new perspective.  

2 Chronicles 5:11-14, Psalm 19:1-6, 29:3, Isaiah 35:1-4, Acts 7:2-4, & Philippians 4:18-19