| To Whom am I to pray? As a follower of Christ, there is only one God (Father Son Holy Spirit). To address God I can use any of the the names, descriptors found in the Old Testament (TaNaK) and the New Testament which refer to God.
There are seven main names in the TaNaK and seven from the New Testament. Of special note is YHWH which occurs over 6000 time in the Old Testament. Considering these names, God’s actions and attributes are brought to mind. Description and qualities relating to the Most High are beyond the containment of a handful of human words.
The most common 14 names are:
Hebrew
Greek
- θεός (God, theos)
- κύριος (Lord, kurios)
- εἰμί (i am, eimi)
- Ἰησοῦς (Jesus, Iésous)
- Χριστός(Christ~Annionted”, khris-tos’)
- πνεύματος ἁγίου (Holy Spirit, pneumatos hagiou)
- πατήρ (Father, pat-ayr’)
Getting to know the names of God can bring us face to face with that which is totally other. From a name like YHWH, which many hesitate to even pronounce with unclean lips to Ἀββά ὁ πατήρ, Abba Father, a term latent with all the endearment a child can have for a father. Knowing and considering the names of God opens prayer life to new possibilities.
Additional Names
- Abir “Strong One” of Jacob or Israel;
- Lion of the Tribe of Judah
- King of Israel
- King of Kings
- Potentate
- Ruler of Creation
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- Root of David
- Rose of Sharon
- Second Adam
- Seed of Abraham
- Seed of David
- Seed of the Woman
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- Son of David
- Son of God
- Son of Man
- Son of Mary
- Son of the Most High –
- Nazarene
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- קָדוֹשׁ – kaw-doshe’ – holy one
- Holy One of Israel
- Righteousness
- Son of Righteousness
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- Ẓur (“Rock”) – Ẓur Yisrael “Rock of Israel
- Cornerstone
- Foundation
- Head of the Church
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- Shem ha-Meyuḥad “the Extraordinary Name”
- Shem ha-Meforash “the Distinguished Name”
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- Angel of the Lord –
- of Souls
- Day Star
- Glory of God
- ‘Attiḳ Yamin” the Ancient One of the universe
- Light of the World
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- High Priest
- Priest
- Purifier
- Refiner
- Propitiation
- Comforter
- Mediator
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- Shalom (“Peace”) is God’s name.
- Shelomoh God of Peace,
- Song of Solomon – Song of Songs God’s love toward the “Shulamite” (His people Israel)
- Prince of Peace
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- Author and Perfecter of our Faith
- Guide
- Wonderful Counselor
- Advocate
- Messiah
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- Emmanuel
- Fountain
- Vine
- Branch
- Gift of God
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- Refuge
- Strong Tower
- Shepherd
- Gate sheep
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- Master – Baali – בַּעְלִֽי׃
- Husband – Ishi – אִישִׁ֑י
- Bridegroom
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- Alpha and Omega
- “we-Ani” – Hillel – “If I am here everything is here”
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- The Way
- The Truth
- The Life
- Resurrection
- The Word
- Logos
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- Savior
- Lamb of God
- Passover Lamb
- Redeemer
- Ransom
- Deliverer
- Sacrifice
- Horn of Salvation
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- Witness
- Servant
- Carpenter
- Rabbi
- Teacher
- Physician
- Prophet
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- Bread of Life
- First Fruits
- Consolation of Israel
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