The Names of God in Scripture

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering Hebrew and Greek names of God, their biblical meanings, key scriptural references, and related theological concepts.

Elohim

The most common Hebrew name for God, meaning "Mighty creator"; written as "God" in the Bible, plural in form, speaks of God's power, and is first mentioned in Genesis 1:1.

Jehovah (YHWH/YAHWEH)

The most important name for God, meaning "I am who I am," "Self-existent One," or "Breath itself/Life"; written as "LORD" in the Bible, expressed in continual present tense, and first mentioned in Exodus 3:14.

El Shaddai

A specific Hebrew name meaning "God Almighty," where the key concept of Shaddai translates to "The Over Powerer"; first mentioned to Abram when he was 99 years old in Genesis 17:1.

Adonai

A Hebrew name meaning "Master of All"; written as "Lord" in the Bible, with a key text in Genesis 15:2.

Adon

An Old Testament Hebrew title meaning "Master who owns Servants."

Kurios

A New Testament Greek title meaning "Owner/master of servants"; used 639 times for Jesus (more than any other name), signifying that Jesus is our Master of all.

Theos

The Greek equivalent for the English name "God" (Hebrew: Elohim).

Pantokrator

The Greek equivalent for the English title "Almighty" (Hebrew: Shaddai).

Revelation (Power of God's Names)

The principle that God's names reveal His character, His attributes, and His actions.

Relationship (Power of God's Names)

The principle that understanding God's names deepens our connection with Him.

Worship (Power of God's Names)

The principle that God's names provide a specific focus for praise and adoration.

Jehovah Jireh

A specific name for God meaning "The Lord Will Provide," first named by Abraham in Genesis 22:14 ("In the Mount of the LORD it shall be provided").

El Roi

A specific name for God meaning "God Who Sees All," spoken in Genesis 16:13 by Hagar as "a God of seeing" who looks after her.

Managers

The biblical definition of believers who manage what God owns, based on 1 Corinthians 4:2, which states that a person put in charge as a manager must be faithful.