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Zuko Explains - Names & Titles of God (A–Z)

At present count, these are 54 well known names for God. 

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A
Abba = Father
Aramaic for 'Dad'—intimate address to God as Father. (Mk 14:36; Rom 8:15; Gal 4:6)
Adonai = Lord/Master
Title of authority and respect for God. (Ps 8:1)
Alpha and Omega = Beginning & End
God/Christ as eternal first and last. (Rev 1:8; Rev 22:13)
B
Bridegroom = Wedding leader
Title of Jesus as the one who will be united with his people. (Mt 9:15; Jn 3:29)
C
Cornerstone = Foundation stone
Christ as the key foundation of God's people. (Ps 118:22; Eph 2:20)
D
Deliverer/Redeemer = Rescuer
God/Christ who buys back and frees his people. (Isa 47:4; Tit 2:14)
E
El Berith = God of the Covenant
Title highlighting God's covenant faithfulness. (Jdg 9:46)
El Chai = Living God
God is the living, active God. (Jos 3:10)
El Deah = God of Knowledge
God knows and judges rightly. (1Sa 2:3)
El Elyon = God Most High
God’s supreme authority over all. (Gen 14:18‑20)
El Olam = Everlasting God
God who is eternal and unending. (Gen 21:33)
El Roi = God Who Sees Me
Hagar’s name for God who notices and cares. (Gen 16:13)
El Shaddai = God Almighty
God’s all‑sufficient power. (Gen 17:1)
El Yeshuati = God of My Salvation
God who saves. (Isa 12:2)
Elohim = God/Creator
Hebrew word for God; creator. (Gods) (Gen 1:1)
Emmanuel = God With Us
Name/title for Jesus showing God’s presence. (Isa 7:14; Mt 1:23)
F
Father = Parent/Source
First person of the Trinity; loving source of all. (Mt 6:9)
Fortress = Stronghold
Picture of God’s protection. (Ps 18:2)
G
Good Shepherd = Caring leader
Jesus who lays down his life for the sheep. (Jn 10:11)
Great High Priest = Mediator
Christ who represents us before God. (Heb 4:14)
H
Holy Spirit = Helper/Presence
God’s Spirit who dwells with and empowers believers. (Jn 14:26; Ac 1:8)
I
I AM (YHWH) = The Eternal One
God’s personal covenant name revealed to Moses. (Ex 3:14‑15)
Immanuel = God With Us
Name/title for Jesus showing God’s presence. (Mt 1:23)
J
Jehovah Jireh = The Lord Will Provide
Name from Abraham’s story showing God provides. (Gen 22:14)
Jehovah Nissi = The Lord My Banner
Name celebrating God’s victory and protection. (Ex 17:15)
Jehovah Rapha = The Lord Who Heals
Name revealing God as healer. (Ex 15:26)
Jehovah Rohi = The Lord My Shepherd
Name picturing God’s care and guidance. (Ps 23:1)
Jehovah Sabaoth = Lord of Hosts
Title emphasizing God’s command over heavenly armies. (1Sa 1:3)
Jehovah Shalom = The Lord Is Peace
Name celebrating God as the source of peace. (Jdg 6:24)
Jehovah Shammah = The Lord Is There
Name pointing to God’s abiding presence. (Eze 48:35)
Jehovah Tsidkenu = The Lord Our Righteousness
Name revealing God who makes his people righteous. (Jer 23:6)
Jesus = Savior
Name meaning “The LORD saves.” (Mt 1:21)
K
King of Kings / Lord of Lords = Supreme ruler
Christ’s royal supremacy. (Rev 19:16)
Kurios = Lord
Greek title “Lord,” used of Jesus. (Php 2:11)
L
Lamb of God = Sin‑bearer
Jesus who takes away the sin of the world. (Jn 1:29)
Light of the World = Guiding light
Jesus who brings true light to people. (Jn 8:12)
Lion of Judah = Royal champion
Messianic title pointing to Christ’s victory. (Rev 5:5)
Logos = Word
Eternal Word who became flesh. (Jn 1:1,14)
M
Messiah/Christ = Anointed One
Promised king and savior. (Jn 1:41)
Morning Star = Bright herald
Christ as the bright morning star. (Rev 22:16)
N
Name Above Every Name = Highest honor
Exaltation of Jesus’ name. (Php 2:9‑10)
P
Prince of Peace = Peace‑bringing ruler
Messianic title of Jesus. (Isa 9:6)
R
Rock = Stable refuge
God as dependable rock. (Ps 18:2)
Root of David = Royal source
Christ as David’s root and offspring. (Rev 22:16)
Ruach = Spirit/Breath
Hebrew term for Spirit, breath, or wind. (Gen 1:2)
S
Shield = Protector
God as shield around his people. (Ps 3:3)
Son of God = Divine Son
Jesus as God’s Son in power and nature. (Mk 1:1)
Son of Man = Human One
Jesus’ self‑title tied to Daniel’s vision. (Dan 7:13; Mk 14:62)
T
Theos = God
Greek word for God. (Jn 1:1)
Trinity = Three‑in‑One
One God revealed as Father, Son, Spirit. (Mt 28:19; 2Co 13:14)
Y
Yahweh = I AM
Personal covenant name of God. (Ex 3:15)
Yeshua (Hebrew for Jesus) = Jesus / Savior
Aramaic/Hebrew form meaning “Yahweh saves.” Greek Iēsous → English “Jesus.” (Mt 1:21)

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