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2. Jehovah (Yahweh) a) Jehovah Jireh (1) The
meaning of jireh contains the root,
“to see.” The idea is that the LORD not only sees, but also meets those needs
that He sees. (2) Abraham gave this name to Jehovah in Gen
22:14, when God provided a sacrifice in the place of Isaac. (3) In a similar way some 1900 years later, God
became Jehovah Jireh again when He provided the
sacrifice of His Son in the place of sinners (Rom 3:25; 2Co 5:21). (4) As Jehovah Jireh. the
Lord provides for the believer: salvation (1Th 5:9), the Holy Spirit (Gal
3:5), a way of escape in temptation (1Co 10:13), and supply of all his needs
(Php 4:19). b) Jehovah Nissi (1) Nissi is a word that means a sign, signal, flag,
or banner, i.e. a symbol by which to rally troops. (2) In Exo 17:8-16, Jehovah taught Israel a
valuable lesson. In spite of Joshua’s zeal in battle, the army would not
prevail unless Moses kept his hand held above his head. As long as Israel
kept complete dependence upon Jehovah, they would prevail. But
when they became independent of Jehovah they began to lose the battle. (3) In remembrance of Jehovah’s great victory
and so that they would not soon forget their dependence upon God, Moses
erected an altar and named it, “Jehovah Nissi,”
“The LORD is my Banner.” (4) The Lord places a banner over those that
fear Him so that they may be delivered (Ps 60:4-5). (5) In a similar way to Solomon’s banner over
his bride, it could be stated that the Lord’s banner over the believer is
love (Sol 2:4)? (6) Christ is the believer’s banner (Jehovah
Nissi) and focus as He leads from above at the
right hand of God (Col 3:1-2). c) Jehovah Shalom (1) Shalom
is not only the customary Hebrew gesture for “hello” and “goodbye,” but also
its root means, “peace.” The customary Jewish greeting literally means,
“Peace to you.” This perhaps is what Paul meant in his salutations when he
writes, “grace” (Gentile greeting) and peace (Jewish greeting) to you” (Ro
1:7; 1Co 1:3; Col 1:2). The believer receives from Christ both grace and
peace. (2) Jehovah brought peace to Gideon’s soul in
assuring Gideon that he had found favor in Jehovah’s eyes. As a result, in
Jdg 6:21-24, Gideon built an altar and named it, “Jehovah Shalom.” (3) Jesus Himself is the believer’s peace (Ep
2:14-15). (4) The believer’s soul is at peace because he
has peace with Jehovah Shalom (Rom 5:1). (5) When the believer trusts in the Lord with
prayer, he receives the peace of God (Php 4:6). d) Jehovah Sabaoth (1) The
Hebrew word, sabaoth, does not mean Sabbath
as in the day set aside for worship. Rather, sabaoth
means, army, war, and warfare. It is usually translated, “LORD of Hosts,”
which literally means, “LORD of Armies.” (2) Martin Luther used this name of God in his
great hymn, “A Mighty Fortress is Our God,” (Lord Sabaoth, His name, From
age to age the same, And He must win the battle). (3) Since Israel frequently engaged in battle,
this name of God was frequently employed (1Sa 1:3, 11; Psa 24:10; Psa 59:5;
Isa 14:27; Nah 2:13; Hag 2:7). (4) In particular, it was used by David to
praise God as a “very present help in trouble” because Jehovah Sabaoth was his stronghold
(Ps 46:7-11). (5) It is Jehovah Sabaoth to whom the Seraphim praise and call out,
“holy, holy, holy” (Isa 6:2-3). (6) It is Jehovah Sabaoth that will establish peace in the future
Millennial Kingdom (Isa 9:7). (7) If Jehovah Sabaoth
is for the believer, who can be against him (Rom 8:31). e) Jehovah Tsidkenu (1)
Jehovah Tsidkenu
means the “LORD our Righteousness.” (2) In Jer 33:16, the Messiah, the “Branch of
David,” will execute righteousness in the end times (Dan 9:24). He will be Israel’s
safety as well as righteousness. For at that time, Israel
will place their faith in Christ and be justified by faith. (3) In the same way, Christ is the believer’s
righteousness (Ro 3:22; 1Co 1:31). f) Jehovah Osaynu (1) Jehovah Osaynu means “the LORD our Maker.” (2) Because
the Lord is the maker of mankind, all men are
obligated to bow down and worship him (Psa 95:6). (3) In a similar way, those who know God have
become His people and the sheep of His pasture (Ps 100:3). (4) One day, Jehovah Osaynu will make everyone bow
down and worship Him (Php 2:10). g) Jehovah M'kaddesh (1) Jehovah M'kaddesh means the “LORD Who Sanctifies.” (2) Jehovah
M'kaddesh sanctified and set apart Israel. (Ex
31:13; Eze 20:12). (3) The Lord
instructed His holiness through the commandments and sacrificial system. By
them Israel was sanctified by Jehovah M'kaddesh (Le 20:8; 21:8; 21:15, 23). (4) Christ is the believer’s sanctification
(1Co 1:31). (5) Believers have been sanctified through
Christ’s sacrifice of Himself for all times (He 10:10, 14). (6) Christ prayed that believers would be
sanctified through the Word of God (Jn 17:17). |
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