12 Selected Names of God in Hebrew and their English Equivalent

One of the best ways to get to know God on a deeper level is to know His names and titles as they are revealed in Scripture. This 12 selected Names of God in Hebrew and their English equivalent. May your heart burn with a growing love and passion for Jehovah He introduces Himself to you in a personal way.

Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His glory is above earth and heaven. Psalm 148:13

All scripture passages are taken from the English Standard Version (ESV) unless otherwise specified.

12 Selected Names of God:

1. ELOHIM or The Mighty Creator: Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power. (Isaiah 40:28-29)

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2. MIQVEH YISRAEL or The Hope of Israel: Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those hope for His lovingkindness, (Psalm 33:18)

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3. YAHWEH RO (EH or The Lord - Shepherd: The Lord is myshepherd, I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1)

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4. EL CHAY or The Living God: As the deer pants forthe water brooks, So my soul pants for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; When shall I come and appear before God. (Psalm 42: 1, 2)

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5. SAR SHALOM or The Prince of Peace: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Fateher, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)

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6. YAHWEH ROPHE or The Lord Who Heals: Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems you life from the pit, Who crowns you with loving kindness and compassion; Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle. (Psalm 103: 2-5 NASB).

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7. EL SHADDAI or The God Almighty: He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to theLord, "My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!" (Psalm 91:1,2)

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8. Yahweh or The Great I AM: God also said to Moses, "Say to the Israelites, 'The LORD [Yahweh], the God of your fathers - the God of Abraham, The God of Isaac and the God of Jacob-has sent me to you.' This is my name forever, the name by which I am to be remembered from generation to generation." (Exodus 3:14)

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9. YAHWEH TSURI or The Lord My Rock: Blessed be the LORD, my rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle. (Psalm 144:1)

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10. EL ELYON or The God Most High: For you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. (Psalm 97:9)

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11. YAHWEH YIREH or The Lord Provides: And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

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12. EL RO ) I or The God Who Sees Me: The Lord watches over you-the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm-he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. (Psalm 121:5-8)