![]() This name for God comes from a Hebrew word meaning “to ascend,” “to go up.” It describes that which is highest or uppermost. He insists on being in charge, but He always has our best interest in mind. He will never take advantage of being the Boss. We must let Him be in charge of our life. We must allow Him to be our ultimate authority. Who or what is in charge of your life? How often do we say with our lips that God is our Lord, yet with our actions acknowledge that someone or something else is truly in control? Adonai must be our Lord and Master. Adonai points to God as the One who is in charge-the Boss. In the English Bible, it is usually translated as Lord and is often combined with Yahweh to refer to God as Lord God. It denotes majesty, respect, and authority. ![]() In His arms you are secure.Īdonai is a short royal title. The great God of the universe invites you and me to call Him, Daddy! You can come to Him as a little child comes to his dad. Jesus prayed, “Daddy, all things are possible for You.” Abba expresses all the love and affection of a small child for his dad.Īnd it’s not only Jesus who can call God the Father, “Daddy.” The Bible says that God has adopted you as His child and that now you may call him, “ ‘Abba,’ Father” (Romans 8:15). ![]() Names of God ListĪbba is the name Jesus Himself used for His Father when He prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14:36) In Aramaic, it is the familiar name small children use for their father-Daddy. So let’s look at some of the more frequent and significant names for God in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about God-His character and how He relates to us. And each of these names has great significance. By some counts there are more than 20 different names for God mentioned in the Bible. Christian Worship Music: I Love You Lord - Marana.God is referred to by a number of names in the Bible-not just a single name.Christian Music Video: Amy Grant - El Shaddai.Gospel Music: Linda Gibson Johnson - "Buy Me Gold".Though it has been many years since its release, it's still speaking to many people.and whether it is familiar to you.or new to your ears.may its truth find its way to your heart today. Most importantly, at the time it was released the Christian recording industry seemed less of a business and more of a ministry.and this worshipful song held a deep meaning and spoke to many people.and its gentle testimony to Jesus as Lord was unmistakable. ![]() Drums do not appear in it until the climactic third chorus." This version of Grant's El Shaddai is primarily performed on piano, with harp and string accompaniment. In 2001, it was also named one of the 'Songs of the Century" by the The Recording Industry Association of America. "The song was a hit single for Grant, reaching the top of the Billboard Christian chart. It won 'Song of the Year' and Michael Card won 'Songwriter of the Year' at the 1983 GMA Dove Awards. Erkamka na Adonai is taken from Psalm 18:1 (except for the "na," which is added) and is normally translated "I love you ( ארחמך ), O Lord." ![]()
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