Yahweh Jireh

 

    Yahweh Jireh (Yah-way Yih-ray) is also Yahweh Yireh and Jehovah Jireh.  In Hebrew it is יְהוָה יִרְאֶה,  It means "the Lord Will Provide" or "the Lord Will See".  It describes God's character in providing for His people.  He sees a need and will provide.  He likes it when we ask, but sometimes He does not wait for you to catch up to what you really need.  He know what you need before you do.

    The name Yahweh Jireh was first used by Abraham when God provided for his sacrifice.  Abraham recognized that no matter what God would give him what he needed when he needed it.  You will not always have a closet full of blessings or an abundance of provisions, but God will provide what you need most when you need it.  

    When you pray using the name Yahweh Jireh you are saying to God that you trust Him to provide.  You can give him the check off list, but ultimately you have to wait to receive what you need.  When you cry out to God using Yahweh Jireh you placing your complete trust into His hands.  

    Yahweh Jireh is the name you use in faith.  When you are being gleaned you know that God will get you through it.  You can allow all your worries and mental anxieties to disappear.  On the other hand it is your anxiety and worries also tell you where you don't trust God to provide.  It is a simple concept to release everything to God to take care of, but something you have to work out and it can take time.  God is patient, but make sure you are working it out.

Genesis 22:8-14, Psalm 23, 34:8-10, Matthew 6:31-33, Romans 8:31-34, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, & Philippians 4:18-20

Esh Oklah

 

    Esh Oklah (esh oh-ki-ah) is אֵשׁ אֹכְלָה in Hebrew.  It means "Consuming Fire" or :Devouring Fire"  It describes God's intensity, zeal, holiness, and righteous anger.  The name is often linked to El Kannah which means "Jealous God"  Together they signify how God destroys all unrighteousness. 

    Esh Oklah is God's intense presence.  His power is overwhelming to the point that His presence can destroy people and places.  He displays His honor in how He is devoted to His people.  He will not tolerate unfaithfulness and will destroy it.  You can trust God to take care of revenge.  He will vindicate His people that were hurt, persecuted, or killed in faith.  Do not turn your back on God and you will always have His power taking care of you.  

    The world is not kind to people that are devoted to God.  Following Jesus separates you which makes you stand out.  This will make it where people of the world may hate you, but Jesus warned you that it would happen.  It doesn't make it easier, but it does make it where you can mentally prepare and push through.  The eternal reward is worth what you go through now.  It helps you love people that hate you and may even persecute you.  

    When you pray using the name Esh Oklah you are seeking purification.  You accept that you sometimes have to go through fire to become holy.  If you seek to be more like Jesus, then you have to endure the process of purification.  You embrace the discomfort because you know it is for your benefit and will bring you closer to Him.  

    When you pray Esh Oklah you are seeking God's power to work in your life.  Pray that God touches the lives of the people that hurt you, so they can change and be truly forgiven.  Forgive them, so God will forgive you of your sins.  You are seeking for mercy and righteousness to prevail over hurt.

Exodus 24:15-19, 34:12-14, Deuteronomy 4:21-24, Proverbs 25:21-22, Hebrew 12:28-29, & Revelations 15:8-9

El Kanna

 

    El Kanna (el kawn-uh) or El Qanna is אֵ֥ל קַנָּ֖א in Hebrew.  It means "Jealous God" or "Zealous God".  A lot of people get caught up on the jealous part and reject what God is offering.  His jealousy is not like human jealousy rooted in selfishness, envy, or insecurity.  His jealousy is based on pure love and wanting what is best for your relationship with Him.  He is protective and devoted to the relationship He has with you.

    El Kanna describes God's intense, protective, and loving aspects of who He is.  He gave you life and all the good things in it.  All He ask for in return is your devotion to Him over any other relationship or god.  Worship of false gods is prohibited.  It is a meaningless distraction that only takes from your life instead of giving you life.  He is passionate in having a pure love with you.  You see this in the 10 Commandments.

    When you pray using the name El Kanna you are accepting His love.  You are seeking to understand it and why He is jealous for your love.  You seek to love like Him which is not controlling, but encouraging, life giving, and fulfilling.  You pray using El Kanna to ask for God to reveal your idols with the intent to remove them from your heart or life or if it is a relationship to put it in it's proper place so you don't lose it.  You ask for clarity and help removing distractions from your focus being on your relationship with Him.

Exodus 20:1-5, 34:12-14, Deuteronomy 4:21-24, 5:8-10, 6:14-19, Joshua 24:19-20, & Luke 10:25-29

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