The Name of Jehovah- Part II

Jehovah-rapha is the name for the Lord in Exodus 15:26, meaning "the Lord who healeth". Though physical healing is suggested here, it also implies He heals our souls. An example of the Lord's healing in Psalm 6:2,3 with David's cry for mercy: "O Lord heal me; for my bones are vexed. My soul is also vexed" and vs. 4 "deliver my soul", vs. 8 and 9: "the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. The Lord hath heard my supplication."

Moses was the leader who first used the name Jehovah-Nissi: "The Lord is my banner." According to Scofields' notes, this name is interpreted by the context found in Exodus 17:8-16 when the Israelites were fighting the Amelikites. As long as Moses held his arms high, the Israelites were winning. In Galatians 5:17 we also have a warfare going on within our hearts, the war of the Spirit against the flesh. "For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh." And in Vs. 18 "But if ye be led by the Spirit, ye are not under the law." Just as Moses held high his arms as a banner to the Lord, thus giving victory to the Israelites over the Amelikites, so we hold to the control of the Spirit and we will have victory over the flesh.

In Judges 6:24 Jehovah Shalom was the name given to an altar erected by Gideon after Jehovah delivered Israel from the Midianites, and confirmed by miracles and messages of peace. The word 'Shalom' means 'Peace' and is used as a traditional Jewish greeting or farewell.

Another name referred to for our Lord is in Jeremiah 23:6, "whereby He shall be called 'The Lord our righteousness'" or Jehovah-tsidkenu. The prophecy in Jeremiah is referring to the future restoration and conversion of Israel, where they will claim Him as their true Shepherd.

Jehovah Shammah, "The Lord is Present", is a figurative name in Ezekiel 48:35. This was given to the millennial Jerusalem that Ezekiel saw in his vision signifying Jehovah's abiding presence with His people. He also promises His abiding presence with us in Hebrews 13:5 "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee."

Exodus 34:6 summarizes it all: "The Lord, Lord God, merciful and gracious, long suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth."

Jehovah--Lord. Amen

1. notes from Pastor Charlie Hornick, June 13, 2004
2. Ungers Bible Dictionary
3. New Scofield Reference Bible
4. From the heart of CC