Divine Names
Jehovah (YHWH)
Theology Proper · 6 verses
Jehovah is the covenant name of God, signifying His self-existence, eternality, and immutability. This most holy name reveals God as the I AM, the unchangeable One who keeps covenant with His people. Jehovah is the redemptive name by which God makes Himself known to His elect in grace.
Scripture References
“And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.”
“And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the LORD: And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.”
“That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.”
“I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.”
“For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.”
“Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.”