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

Yahweh Sabaoth

 

    Yahweh Sabaoth (YHWH Tze-va'ot or tze-vah-oth) is also called Jehovah Sabaoth is יהוה צבאות in Hebrew.  It means "Lord of Host" or "Lord of Armies".  Yahweh is God and Sabaoth is armies or host.  It is in the Bible over 285 to signify God's authority over every person and spiritual being.  It is used to highlight his power in battle.  He is the commander of the heavenly army.  

    Yahweh Sabaoth was used by Moses to give the people courage.  He reminded them that God stands in battle with His people and will fight for you.  There is no reason to lose yourself to fear.  Instead trust God to do the impossible.  Moses was talking about actual battle, but when Hannah cried out to Yahweh Sabaoth it was for spiritual battle.  

    Spiritual battle shows up in all sorts of forms.  It is not always doubt, not being able to focus, or the obvious.  Sometimes spiritual warfare comes from people, the church, or a line of events.  It is anything that hinders your growth or ability to place God first even when you are trying.  The only way through is to be open to Yahweh Sabaoth.  Do not give into what the world says is the solution even though it probably seems simpler.  

    You call out to Yahweh Sabaoth in prayer when you going through a conflict or distressing time.  It is a good name to use when you are in the midst of spiritual warfare to recognize God's omnipotence, your defender, and as your fortress.  You pray because you know He is in the battle with you no matter how complicated, stressful, or hard it may be.  Do not get overwhelmed to the point you give up hope.  Instead trust God to fight for you.

Exodus 14:13-14, 1 Samuel 1:3-11, 17:45-47, Psalm 24:7-10, Isaiah 6:5, & Romans 8:31-34

El Elyon

 

    El Elyon (el el-YAWN) is אֵל עֶלְיוֹן in Hebrew.  It means "The Most High God" or "God Most High".  El is God.  Elyon is highest, topmost, or upper.  The name represents God's supreme authority and majesty over Heaven and Earth.  El Elyon holds sovereignty as the creator of everything.  His power is more supreme than anything else.

    El Elyon was first used by Melchizedek when he blessed Abraham.  Melchizedek was the king of Salem and the great high priest.  He blessed Abram (Abraham) to defeat Abram's enemies.  In return Abram offered Melchizedek a tithe of what he had, but he would not accept.  The glory of the won battle went to El Elyon.  They only recognized their roles in the victory.

    When you pray using El Elyon you are submitting to God's authority.  Calling out to El Elyon is a call for action.  You give Him your trust to take care of whatever is going on in your life.  You are agreeing to do things His way even if it is not what you initially wanted to do.  When you submit to His authority it changes your perspective.  You are going to El Elyon for shelter, redemption, or humility.  He will be your fortress of security.  Al you have to do is believe an call out.

Genesis 14:17-24, Psalm 9:1-2, 47:1-4, 57:1-3, 78:32-39, 91, Daniel 4:17-34, & Acts 16:16-17