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![]() ![]() Proverbs 18:10 says this: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower the righteous run to it and are safe. ![]() The names of God give Christians tremendous comfort because they reveal aspects of his nature and character. 6:9), we are praying that people would speak about God in a way that is honoring to him and that accurately reflects his character.” 2 When we pray, “Hallowed be your name” as part of the Lord’s Prayer (Matt. Ryrie adds: “In a broad sense, then, God’s “name” is equal to all that the Bible and creation tell us about God. ![]() As such they reveal aspects of His character.” 1 These are not mere titles assigned by people but, for the most part, His own descriptions of Himself. Wayne Grudem said this about God’s names: “The many names of God in the Scripture provide additional revelation of His character. Names are a reflection of character in the Bible. We also see Jacob in the Bible meant “heel grabber” or “trickster,” and he lived out his name as he tricked his brother and stole his birthright and also tricked his uncle Laban and took his lambs. Satan means “opposer” or “adversary” Devil means “accuser” or “slanderer.” This tells us a lot about Satan’s role as he opposes God and man and seeks to accuse both. In the ancient Hebrew culture, a name meant so much more than just what you called somebody it reflected a person’s character. As we are seeking to know God more, one of the greatest ways to know God is by the names given in Scripture. ![]()
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