Names and Titles of God in the Bible

Hebrew Names/Titles in the Old Testament

  1. YHWH/Yahweh (יהוה) – The tetragrammaton, God’s personal name, often translated as “LORD” in all capitals (Exodus 3:14-15)
  2. Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) – God, Creator, Judge (Genesis 1:1)
  3. El (אֵל) – God, Mighty One (Genesis 14:18)
  4. Eloah (אֱלוֹהַּ) – God (singular form of Elohim) (Deuteronomy 32:15)
  5. El Shaddai (אֵל שַׁדַּי) – God Almighty, All-Sufficient One (Genesis 17:1)
  6. El Elyon (אֵל עֶלְיוֹן) – The Most High God (Genesis 14:18-20)
  7. El Olam (אֵל עוֹלָם) – The Everlasting God (Genesis 21:33)
  8. El Roi (אֵל רֳאִי) – The God Who Sees (Genesis 16:13)
  9. Adonai (אֲדֹנָי) – Lord, Master (Genesis 15:2)
  10. YHWH Yireh/Jehovah Jireh (יְהוָה יִרְאֶה) – The LORD Will Provide (Genesis 22:14)
  11. YHWH Rapha (יְהוָה רָפָא) – The LORD Who Heals (Exodus 15:26)
  12. YHWH Nissi (יְהוָה נִסִּי) – The LORD Our Banner (Exodus 17:15)
  13. YHWH Shalom (יְהוָה שָׁלוֹם) – The LORD Is Peace (Judges 6:24)
  14. YHWH Tsidkenu (יְהוָה צִדְקֵנוּ) – The LORD Our Righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6)
  15. YHWH Rohi (יְהוָה רֹעִי) – The LORD My Shepherd (Psalm 23:1)
  16. YHWH Shammah (יְהוָה שָׁמָּה) – The LORD Is There (Ezekiel 48:35)
  17. YHWH Sabaoth (יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת) – The LORD of Hosts/Armies (1 Samuel 1:3)
  18. YHWH Mekaddishkem (יְהוָה מְקַדִּשְׁכֶם) – The LORD Who Sanctifies You (Exodus 31:13)
  19. Abir (אֲבִיר) – Mighty One (Genesis 49:24)
  20. Avinu (אָבִינוּ) – Our Father (Isaiah 63:16)
  21. Attiyq Yomin (עַתִּיק יוֹמִין) – Ancient of Days (Daniel 7:9)
  22. Kadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) – The Holy One (Isaiah 40:25)
  23. Melech (מֶלֶךְ) – King (Psalm 47:7)
  24. Tsur (צוּר) – Rock (Deuteronomy 32:4)
  25. Go’el (גֹּאֵל) – Redeemer (Isaiah 59:20)
  26. Magen (מָגֵן) – Shield (Psalm 18:30)
  27. Eyaluth (אֱיָלוּתִי) – My Strength (Psalm 22:19)
  28. Shophet (שֹׁפֵט) – Judge (Psalm 50:6)
  29. Esh Oklah (אֵשׁ אֹכְלָה) – Consuming Fire (Deuteronomy 4:24)
  30. Bore (בּוֹרֵא) – Creator (Isaiah 40:28)
  31. Elohei Kedem (אֱלֹהֵי קֶדֶם) – God of the Beginning (Deuteronomy 33:27)

Greek Names/Titles in the New Testament

  1. Theos (Θεός) – God (John 1:1)
  2. Kyrios (Κύριος) – Lord (Matthew 1:22)
  3. Pater (Πατήρ) – Father (Matthew 6:9)
  4. Abba (Αββα) – Father (intimate form) (Mark 14:36)
  5. I Am (Ἐγώ εἰμι) – Jesus’ self-designation echoing God’s name (John 8:58)
  6. Alpha and Omega (Ἄλφα καὶ Ὦ) – The First and the Last (Revelation 1:8)
  7. Basileus ton Basileuonton (Βασιλεὺς τῶν βασιλευόντων) – King of Kings (1 Timothy 6:15)
  8. Kyrios ton Kyrion (Κύριος τῶν κυρίων) – Lord of Lords (1 Timothy 6:15)
  9. Soter (Σωτήρ) – Savior (Luke 2:11)
  10. Pantokrator (Παντοκράτωρ) – Almighty (2 Corinthians 6:18)
  11. Ho On, Ho En, Ho Erchomenos (ὁ ὢν καὶ ὁ ἦν καὶ ὁ ἐρχόμενος) – The One Who Is, Who Was, and Who Is to Come (Revelation 1:4)
  12. Despotes (Δεσπότης) – Master (Luke 2:29)
  13. Theos Zoe (Θεός ζωή) – God of Life (Matthew 22:32)
  14. Agape (Ἀγάπη) – Love (1 John 4:8)
  15. Phos (Φῶς) – Light (1 John 1:5)

Descriptive Titles and Metaphors

  1. Ancient of Days (Daniel 7:9)
  2. Jealous (Exodus 34:14)
  3. Potter (Isaiah 64:8)
  4. Shepherd (Psalm 23:1)
  5. King (Psalm 10:16)
  6. Fortress (Psalm 18:2)
  7. Refuge (Deuteronomy 33:27)
  8. Stronghold (Psalm 18:2)
  9. Deliverer (2 Samuel 22:2)
  10. Judge (Genesis 18:25)
  11. Lawgiver (Isaiah 33:22)
  12. Healer (Exodus 15:26)
  13. Counselor (Isaiah 28:29)
  14. Teacher (Psalm 25:12)
  15. Dwelling Place (Psalm 90:1)
  16. Hiding Place (Psalm 32:7)
  17. Refiner (Malachi 3:2-3)
  18. Father to the Fatherless (Psalm 68:5)
  19. Defender of Widows (Psalm 68:5)
  20. Living God (Deuteronomy 5:26)
  21. Maker (Job 35:10)
  22. Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 43:3)
  23. Tower of Strength (Psalm 61:3)
  24. Husband (Isaiah 54:5)
  25. Horn of Salvation (Psalm 18:2)
  26. The Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6)
  27. The Bread of Life (John 6:35)
  28. The Good Shepherd (John 10:11)
  29. The Door (John 10:9)
  30. The True Vine (John 15:1)
  31. The Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25)
  32. The Light of the World (John 8:12)
  33. Emmanuel/Immanuel – God With Us (Matthew 1:23)
  34. Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6)
  35. Mighty God (Isaiah 9:6)
  36. Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6)
  37. Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)
  38. Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5)
  39. Root of David (Revelation 5:5)
  40. Morning Star (Revelation 22:16)
  41. High Priest (Hebrews 3:1)
  42. Advocate (1 John 2:1)
  43. Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5)
  44. Head of the Church (Colossians 1:18)
  45. Cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20)
  46. Author and Finisher of Our Faith (Hebrews 12:2)
  47. The Word (John 1:1)

This list, while extensive, may not be exhaustive as the Bible contains numerous references and descriptions of God throughout its text.

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