Names of God: JEHOVAH-SABAOTH

JEHOVAH-SABAOTH, Meaning

The Lord of Hosts, The Lord of Armies

Application

The Lord of the hosts of heaven will always fulfill His purposes, even when the hosts of His earthly people fail.

References

1 Samuel 1:3; 17:45; Psalm 46:7; Malachi 1:10-14; (Romans 9:29)

Pronounced: juh-HO-vah sah-bah-OATH

Also known as YHWH-Sabaoth. Many English versions of the Bible translate "Sabaoth" as "Almighty." "Jehovah-Sabaoth" is often translated as "The Lord Almighty." "Sabaoth" is also translated as "Heavenly Hosts" or "Armies."

Category: Theology