Names of Jesus: YHWH (YAHWEH / JEHOVAH)

YHWH (YAHWEH / JEHOVAH), Meaning

Jesus is God's Word.

References

Isaiah 40:3-5; Matthew 3:3; 28:19; Philippians 2:6-11; Exodus 3:14

Insights

The holy name "Yahweh" means "He who is." It expressed the idea that only God has self-existent being. The name was so holy that the Jews would not utter it out loud. Christ possesses this name.

Related Titles (by root word and/or theme)

• I AM

• Who was, Who is, and Who is to come

• (Mark 6:50; Luke 21:8; John 8:24, 28, 58; Revelation 4:8)

Category: Theology