Names of God: YHWH

YHWH, Meaning

"I AM," The One Who Is, The Self-Existent One

Application

God never changes. His promises never fail. When we are faithless, he is faithful.

References

Exodus 3:14; Malachi 3:6

Pronounced: YAH-way

God's personal name given to Moses. Also called the tetragrammaton ("four letters"). Occurs about 6,800 times. Translated "LORD" in English versions of the Bible, because it became common practice for Jews to say "Lord" (Adonai) instead of saying the name "YHWH."

Category: Theology