Ruach HaKodesh

 

    Ruach HaKodesh (roo-akh hah-KO-desh) is רוּחַ הַקֹּדֶשׁ in Hebrew.  This is the name for the Holy Spirit as part of the trinity.  It means Holy Spirit, Divine One, or Spirit of the Holiness.  Ruach is spirit, wind, or breath.  HaKodesh is the holy or holiness.  God and Jesus have masculine names, but Ruach HaKodesh is feminine in Hebrew which makes it different from the others, yet the church still refer the Holy Spirit as he/him.

    Ruach HaKodesh is used to refer to the presence and power of God.  The Holy Spirit is the Breath of Life.  He is the one that empowers, guides, comforts, and is the divine presence of God in your life.  He is the presence that brings comfort to your soul.  He is the advocate that Jesus promised to all that follow him.  

    When you pray to Ruach HaKodesh you are approaching God as if you need your mother.  You tell him everything.  You our out your soul because you know he understands and will relate what you are saying properly to God the Father on your behalf.  You pray to Ruach HaKodesh as you are being transformed to be more like Jesus.  Transformation makes you stronger, but it is a hard process.  Ruach HaKodesh cares and is there with you.

Genesis 1:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:13, Psalm 143:7-12, Isaiah 44:1-5, Ezekiel 37:11-14, Joel 2:28-32, John 14:23-26, Ephesians 4:20-24, & 1 John 5:1-12

Ro'eh Tzon

 

    Ro'eh Tzon (roh-EH tzon) is רוֹעֶה צֹאן in Hebrew.  It means "sheep herder", "shepherd", or "shepherd of a flock".  Ro'eh means feeder or herder.  Tzon means flock or sheep.  It is a name to describe God because He watches over His people like they are his flock.  The name signifies how God guards, feeds, takes care, and loves His people.  He is your protector, guide, and loves in purity that is intimate.  

    You can trust Ro'eh Tzon to be there and be your permanent companion in life.  He will never abandon you.  He is leadership that you can trust.  He is the king that will listen to your needs.  He is the neighbor that will provide.  Ro'eh Tzon hits all aspects of the different kind of relationships which makes it intimate.  He knows you and loves you to the point that He seeks connection with you.  He brings everything that is missing in your soul/life.  Anything extra is a blessing.

    When you pray using Ro'eh Tzon you are reaching out to connect with God with an urgent need, need for connection, guidance, or when you feel lost.  You go to Him because He is a good shepherd.  He cared so much that Jesus died to protect you from what was inevitable.  Sheep are really stupid.  You are able to make better choice.  Do not let the rough patch defeat you.  Give it to Ro'eh Tzon to take care of what you can't control.  Pray in confidence that He will handle it perfectly.  

Genesis 46:31-32, Psalm 23:, Isaiah 40:9-11, Ezekiel 34:11-24, John 10:11-16

Mayim-Hayyim

 

    Mayim-Hayyim ("MY-im KHY-im") or Mayim Chaim ("MAH-yeem KHAH-yeem") is מַֽיִם־חַיִּ֖ים in Hebrew.  it means living water(s).  It represents God as the flowing natural water source for the soul.  He does not go stagnant.  His presence purifies.  He can never be polluted or tainted.

    When you are a Christian you are purified by Mayim-Hayyim and set apart for His purpose.  Your soul is permanently purified.  However when you still sin you go back to Mayim-Hayyim to repent and find renewed purification.  You find His renewing presence in His Word.  It will change your perspective and remind you He is with you always.

    When you pray in the name Mayim-Hayyim it is for repentance and thanksgiving.  You repent and turn away from your sins because you know you did wrong and want to change.  You thank Him because He does forgive and renews your joy.  He renews you physically and spiritually.  

Genesis 26:19-22, Song of Songs 4:12-15, Isaiah 55:1-2, Jeremiah 2:10-13, 17:11-13, Zechariah 14:8. John 4:10-14, 7:37-39, & Revelations 21:5-7

Davar

 

    Davar (D-B-R) is also called Dvar Torah.  Davar is דָּבָר in Hebrew.  It means "word", "speech", "thing", or "matter".  It signifies God's Word or the way God communicates through word and action with His people.  Devar Yehovah means the Word of the Lord.  Basically the Word has the power and life of God and was given to people as a road map on how to live their lives.  God's Word represents God's creativeness, power, and who He is.

    Davar is more than utterance.  It is an order of words to connect people with God.  It tells stories, gives commands, provides promises.  There are clear boundaries and standards set, but in love.  Everything God communicates is to tell people you have the free will to live how you choose.  I want you with me, but if you choose otherwise then you will not reap the benefits of being a part of My family.  

    Davar is in the old testament more than 1,340 times.  The Bible is not just for reading.  It is to encourage and affect how you live.  It is meant to comfort you in hard times.  It is meant to be used when you pray to give direction and clarity over what you are actually praying for.  It helps you fight spiritual battles.  

    Words shape your life, how you think, how you act, and perspective.  God's Word enables you to reflect God in this world.  Words are used for good or evil.  They can hurt or heal.  It is your choice on the words you use.  It is also your choice on the words that you allow yourself to digest or accept.

Genesis 11:1-9, Numbers 23:18-24, Psalms 33:13-17, 119:105-112, Isaiah 55:10-13, Hosea 9:10-13, John 1:1-5, & James 1:22-25

Yeshua

 

    Yeshua (yeh-SHOO-ah) is יֵשׁוּעַ in Hebrew.  It is a name for Jesus that means "Yahweh saves" or "salvation".  Yeshua is the shortened name for Yehoshua which is Joshua in English.  It was a common name at one point in history.  

    You can find Yeshua in the Gospels as expected, but it is used in the old testament (Tanakh) to describe Jesus before he ever entered the world as a human.  Yeshua signifies Jesus' mission of deliverance.  He became the source of hope.  Yeshua is used in worship.  This name brings light into the darkness.  When you see a sunrise this is the name you thank for it.  

    When you pray using the name Yeshua you are acknowledging Jesus as your source of salvation.  You are giving Jesus the recognition for his authority, power, and role in the trinity that gave you spiritual freedom.  Jesus accepts everyone as they are.  Once you accept him for who He is, then he helps you become the person you were created to be.  

Psalm 118:19-21, Isaiah 12:1-2, Habakkuk 3:12-14, Matthew 1:20-21, Mark 15:37-39, Luke 19:9-10, John 14:6-7, & Revelations 2:17.

Aleph Tav

 

    Aleph Tav is את in Hebrew.  It means "the Beginning and the End".  It is the first and last letter of the Hebrew alphabet.  It appears over 9,500 times in the Hebrew Bible.  את is viewed as the signature of God by many theologians and scholars which makes it different from Alpha and Omega.  

    Aleph Tav represents the totality of creation and His divine authority.  It signifies completeness.  It embodies Jesus' part in the Trinity.  In the New Testament it gives meaning to the cross to represent the "mark" or "covenant".  It exemplifies Jesus being the strength and truth of the Christian faith.  He has always been there from the beginning of creation until after he brings us home.  He has always had an important role in the Trinity.

    When you pray the name Aleph Tav you are praying to Jesus.  You acknowledge his role in the trinity.  You recognize that He is your Lord and Savior.  It is done in a devotional manner.  You confess your faith in his strength, covenant, and presence in your life.  You submit to his authority as your personal leader and seek to understand.

Genesis 1:1-2, Isaiah 44:24-28, Ezekiel 9:3-4, Zechariah 12:10-11, & Revelations 1:8-11, 22:12-13

El Roi

 

    El Roi (el raw-EE or el-roy) is אֵל רֳאִי in Hebrew.  It means "the God who Sees me" or "the God of Seeing".  El Roi describes how God is personal, protective, and watches over His people.  He cares and will not leave you to suffer alone.  He knows you and still loves and watches over you.    

    Hagar was the first to used El Roi for God when He showed up for her in the desert.  She recognized that God was not distant, but there with her.  It signifies an intimate relationship.  He was with her in all her pain and suffering.  He did not just watch, but provided comfort when she was in a desolate place.  

    When you pray to El Roi you are crying out for comfort when you are in your desolate place.  When you feel alone in the world and it is crushing in on you, then you can cry out to Him knowing He will reveal how He is there with you.  When you feel alone and overlooked pray to El Roi.  You are significant to Him.  He will comfort your heart and motivate you to keep going.  He knows what you are facing and will get you through.

Genesis 16:7-14, Psalm 33:18-19, 139:1-16, Proverbs 15:1-3, Ephesians 2:8-10, Hebrew 4:12-13, & 1 Peter 3:3-12