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  1. www.gotquestions.org › names-of-GodWhat are the different names of God, and what do they mean?

    Jan 4, 2022 · Each of the many names of God describes a different aspect of His many-faceted character. Here are some of the better-known names of God in the Bible: EL, ELOAH [el, el-oh-ah]: God "mighty, strong, prominent" (Nehemiah 9:17; Psalm 139:19) – etymologically, El appears to mean “power” and “might” (Genesis 31:29).

    • Yahweh-Rapha

      The name Jehovah-Rapha appears in Exodus 15:26. God says to...

    • Elohim

      Elohim is a Hebrew word that denotes “God” or “god.” It is...

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      Exodus 17:15–16 tells us, “Moses built an altar and called...

    • Yahweh-Jireh

      Abraham names the place “Jehovah-Jireh” because of God’s...

  2. www.gotquestions.org › apocrypha-deuterocanonicalWhat are the Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical books?

    Jan 5, 2024 · The word apocrypha means “hidden,” while the word deuterocanonical means “second canon.” The Apocrypha/Deuterocanonicals were written primarily in the time between the Old and New Testaments.

  3. hermeneutics.stackexchange.com › questions › 83302How were Biblical names (in the past) differentiated from ...

    Mar 19, 2023 · One theory which scholars hold is that the writer of the story cared less about the actual names of the persons involved, and focused, instead, on their roles--essentially giving them names that would best fit the historical record.

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  5. www.gotquestions.org › Yeshua-JesusIf His name was Yeshua, why do we call Him Jesus?

    Jun 26, 2023 · Yeshua is the Hebrew name, and its English spelling is “Joshua.” Iesous is the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name, and its English spelling is “Jesus.” Thus, the names “Joshua” and “Jesus” are essentially the same; both are English pronunciations of the Hebrew and Greek names for our Lord.

  6. www.crosswalk.com › faith › bible-studyThe Biblical Canon: History and Meaning of the Bible Canon

    Mar 5, 2024 · What is the Bible Canon? The term "Bible Canon" refers to the collection of books that are considered authoritative and sacred within a particular religious tradition. The...

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  7. bibleproject.com › articles › god-name-many-actuallyGod Has a Name ... Many Actually! - BibleProject

    Have you ever read the Bible, especially the Old Testament and thought God seems to be called by a lot of names? Who is this Yahweh, Elohim, El Roi, Adonai, Savior, Redeemer, and Angel of the Lord? What happened to the simple Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?

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  9. www.biblicalarchaeology.org › daily › biblicalPersonal Names and Biblical Historicity

    Jun 22, 2020 · If naming characteristics in the biblical text and archaeological record align, it supports the historicity of the Bible—meaning that the biblical book in question was likely written near the events it describes and reflects genuine names of the respective period.