Hebrew Names of GOD, Jesus and the Holy Spirit - YHWH

1. God (Elohim, Yahweh, Adonai, etc.)

The Bible uses multiple names for God in Hebrew, each revealing different aspects of His nature:

  • אֱלֹהִים (Elohim) – "God" (Plural form, signifying majesty and power)
  • יְהוָה (YHWH / Yahweh) – "The LORD" (The personal, covenant name of God, meaning "I AM")
  • אֵל שַׁדַּי (El Shaddai) – "God Almighty"
  • אֲדֹנָי (Adonai) – "Lord" or "Master"
  • יְהוָה יִרְאֶה (Yahweh Yireh) – "The LORD will provide" (Genesis 22:14)
  • יְהוָה רֹפְאֶךָ (Yahweh Ropheka) – "The LORD who heals" (Exodus 15:26)
  • יְהוָה צִדְקֵנוּ (Yahweh Tzidkenu) – "The LORD our righteousness" (Jeremiah 23:6)

Why different names?
Each name reveals a different aspect of God's character and relationship with His people. For example, Yahweh is His personal name, while Elohim emphasizes His power as the Creator.

2. Jesus (Yeshua - יֵשׁוּעַ)

  • יֵשׁוּעַ (Yeshua) – "Salvation" or "Yahweh Saves"

Why different names?
"Yeshua" is the Hebrew name of Jesus, meaning "salvation." In Greek, it was transliterated as Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous), which later became "Jesus" in English. His name reflects His mission: to save people from their sins (Matthew 1:21).

3. Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh - רוּחַ הַקֹּדֶשׁ)

  • רוּחַ (Ruach) – "Spirit," "Breath," or "Wind"
  • הַקֹּדֶשׁ (HaKodesh) – "The Holy"

Together, רוּחַ הַקֹּדֶשׁ (Ruach HaKodesh) means "The Holy Spirit" or "The Holy Breath".

Why different names?
In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit is often referred to simply as "Ruach" (Spirit), representing God's breath or life-giving power. In the New Testament, He is more clearly revealed as the personal and active presence of God, guiding and empowering believers.

Summary

English Hebrew Meaning
God Elohim (אֱלֹהִים), Yahweh (יְהוָה) Creator, LORD, Almighty
Jesus Yeshua (יֵשׁוּעַ) Yahweh Saves
Holy Spirit Ruach HaKodesh (רוּחַ הַקֹּדֶשׁ) The Holy Spirit

Each name reveals a different aspect of who God is, His role in salvation, and how He interacts with humanity.

 

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