God, titles and names of

These reflect the great and varied aspects of God's being and character. They are particularly used by the psalmists to speak of God as a source of strength, security, blessing and hope.

Titles which denote God's greatness

God Almighty

Genesis 17:1 This was the special name by which God revealed himself to the patriarchs. The Hebrew is “El-Shaddai” possibly meaning “God the mountain”, emphasising God's might. See also Genesis 28:3, Genesis 48:3; Exodus 6:3; Ruth 1:20–21; Job 5:17JOB Job 6:4, Job 37:23 Psalm 91:1; Revelation 16:14, Revelation 19:15

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless.

God Most High

Genesis 14:18–20 The Hebrew “El-Elyon” denotes the supremacy and sovereignty of God. See also Genesis 14:22; Deuteronomy 32:8; 2 Samuel 22:14 parallel Psalm 18:13; Psalm 9:2, Psalm 21:7, Psalm 46:4, Psalm 47:2, Psalm 78:35, Psalm 97:9; Isaiah 14:14; Daniel 3:26MRK Daniel 5:7 parallel Luke 8:28; Luke 1:32, Luke 1:35 Luke 6:35; Acts 16:17

Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine — since he was priest of God Most High — and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.

The Eternal God

Genesis 21:33 The Hebrew “El-Olam” only occurs in this verse. See also Deuteronomy 33:27; Romans 16:26

And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God.

The Ancient of Days

Daniel 7:9, Daniel 7:13, Daniel 7:22

The Mighty One

Luke 1:49 See also Joshua 22:22; Psalm 50:1, Psalm 132:2, Psalm 132:5; Isaiah 1:24, Isaiah 49:26, Isaiah 60:16; Mark 14:62

For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.

The living God

Psalm 84:2; Daniel 6:26–27 See also Deuteronomy 5:26; Joshua 3:10; 1 Samuel 17:26, 1 Samuel 17:36; 2 Kings 19:16 parallel Isaiah 37:17; Psalm 42:2; Jeremiah 10:10; Matthew 16:16; Acts 14:15; Hebrews 10:31

My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end. He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”

The Holy One of Israel

Isaiah 12:6 “the Holy One of Israel” is a favourite divine title in the book of Isaiah. See also 2 Kings 19:22 parallel Isaiah 37:23; Psalm 71:22, Psalm 78:41, Psalm 89:18; Isaiah 30:12, Isaiah 30:15, Isaiah 41:14, Isaiah 45:11, Isaiah 55:5, Isaiah 60:9

Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”

The LORD

Genesis 4:26; Exodus 6:2 See also Exodus 3:15, Exodus 34:5–7

And to Seth also a son was born, and he called him Enosh. At that time men began to call upon the name of the LORD.

God also told Moses, “I am the LORD.

Titles which refer to God as LORD

Deuteronomy 10:17, Deuteronomy 28:10; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalm 146:10; Jeremiah 14:9; Daniel 9:14

The Lord God

Revelation 1:8, Revelation 22:5

The LORD God Almighty

Psalm 89:8 See also Psalm 80:4; Jeremiah 5:14, Jeremiah 15:16; Hosea 12:5; Amos 4:13

O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.

The LORD Most High

Psalm 7:17 See also Psalm 47:2, Psalm 97:9

I will thank the LORD for His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

The Sovereign LORD

2 Samuel 7:28 See also Deuteronomy 9:26; Joshua 7:7; Isaiah 25:8; Jeremiah 32:17; Amos 7:2

And now, O Lord GOD, You are God! Your words are true, and You have promised this goodness to Your servant.

Titles referring to God as the source of light

2 Samuel 22:29; Psalm 27:1, Psalm 84:11 the sun; Isaiah 10:17 the Light of Israel; Micah 7:8; James 1:17 the Father of the heavenly lights

Titles referring to God as the source of strength

Psalm 59:9 See also Exodus 15:2; Psalm 18:1, Psalm 22:19, Psalm 28:7, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 59:17, Psalm 81:1; Isaiah 12:2

I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.

Titles referring to God as the source of security

A shield

Genesis 15:1 See also Deuteronomy 33:29; 2 Samuel 22:3 parallel Psalm 18:2; 2 Samuel 22:31 parallel Psalm 18:30; Psalm 28:7, Psalm 84:11, Psalm 115:9; Proverbs 2:7, Proverbs 30:5

After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

A refuge

Psalm 46:1 See also Psalm 9:9, Psalm 61:3, Psalm 91:2, Psalm 91:9, Psalm 119:114, Psalm 142:5; Jeremiah 16:19; Joel 3:16; Nahum 1:7

For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

A hiding-place

Psalm 32:7

A fortress

2 Samuel 22:2 parallel Psalm 18:2; Psalm 31:3, Psalm 62:2, Psalm 62:6, Psalm 91:2, Psalm 144:2; Isaiah 17:10; Jeremiah 16:19

A stronghold

2 Samuel 22:3 parallel Psalm 18:2; Psalm 9:9, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 37:39, Psalm 43:2, Psalm 144:2; Joel 3:16

A defender

Deuteronomy 10:18; Psalm 68:5; Proverbs 23:11

A Rock

Genesis 49:24; Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 19:14; Isaiah 26:4

Titles referring to God as the source of provision

Genesis 22:14; Lamentations 3:24 See also Genesis 22:8; Psalm 73:26, Psalm 119:57, Psalm 142:5; Jeremiah 10:16, Jeremiah 51:19

And Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. So to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.”

“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.”

Titles referring to God as the source of hope

Jeremiah 14:8 See also Jeremiah 17:13, Jeremiah 50:7

O Hope of Israel, its Savior in times of distress, why are You like a stranger in the land, like a traveler who stays but a night?

Titles referring to God as the source of peace

Romans 15:33 See also Judges 6:24; Romans 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Philippians 4:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Thessalonians 3:16; Hebrews 13:20

The God of peace be with all of you. Amen.

Titles referring to God as the source of comfort

Jeremiah 8:18; 2 Corinthians 1:3

Titles referring to God as the source of grace

Exodus 34:6; Nehemiah 9:31; Psalm 86:15; Jonah 4:2; 1 Peter 5:10

Titles referring to God as the source of love

Psalm 59:10, Psalm 59:17, Psalm 144:2; 2 Corinthians 13:11; 1 John 4:7–16

God as shepherd

Psalm 23:1 See also Genesis 48:15, Genesis 49:24; Psalm 80:1

A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

The true God

2 Chronicles 15:3; Jeremiah 10:10; John 17:3; 1 John 5:20