What's In a Name?
The "Name." We miss so much in English translation that Hebrew is able to bring to light the meaning, power and clarity of a name. "Name" in Hebrew is “Shem”- meaning “hear, understand and obey.” Most Biblical names are clear statements of character and purpose:
- ADAM - red man or first blood
- EVE - Life
- ABRAHAM - Father of multitude
- NOAH - rest
- DAVID - beloved
- JOSHUA - Hebrew for Jesus - Salvation
- DANIEL - God is my Judge/Protector.
To know God’s NAME is to know His character, reputation, fame and authority. The 3rd Commandment is “Do not take the NAME of THE LORD YOUR GOD in vain.” God’s NAME “YHWH” was given to Moses in a burning bush, “I AM WHO I AM.” He is the ONE WHO EXISTS, Brings everything into existence, He is also THE ONE WHO LIVES. To take God’s name in vain (empty, worthless, not real) would be to deny the reality of God as the Life Giver, Savior or Shepherd.
When we trust God’s name (YHWH) in the midst of a crisis the harvest that follows is God’s faithfulness and miracles (often the miracle is completed in our heart or character). When we treat God’s NAME as empty there is a harsh harvest that follows denying the greatest Reality (WHO GOD IS).
Amen!!
also Sarah - Princess :) I've always loved my name because of the Hebrew meaning! And that's your lovely sister in law's name, right? :)))
Yes indeed it is... Sarah means "princess" and I do have a sister-in-law Sarah :)
It is sad that there is a lot of fighting over how to say God's name. I feel it should be said one way and some people I fellowship with think it should be said another way. To me it is not worth fighting over or even debating about. I normally will call him Yah or Abba/Father....everyone can agree to those!
Division is a nasty spirit... one of the most evil in my opinion. One day we will truly bow to The Name and we will all know! Stand up for Truth and be BOLD!
RIGHT! Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess!!!
The all sufficient one, the God that is more than enough. HE IS!! God bless
When we realize that... it's incredible! I love knowing how to LOVE my God! He is my all in all!
Thank you i like learning the Hebrew meanings.
You are welcome! Always enjoy learning myself.
stop brain wash your kids, and stop use the tag truth...