Appendix B

Names and Titles of Christ

An A–Z Scripture Guide to the Names and Titles That Reveal His Identity, Character, Authority, and Work

The names and titles of Jesus are not ornamental details scattered throughout Scripture. Together they reveal who He is.

He is the promised Seed in Genesis, the Passover Lamb in Exodus, the Prophet anticipated by Moses, the Son promised through David, the Branch foretold by the prophets, the suffering Servant of Isaiah, the Son of Man seen by Daniel, the Word made flesh in John, the Great High Priest of Hebrews, and the Lamb upon the throne in Revelation.

Some of the entries below are personal names. Others are divine or messianic titles. Still others are offices, metaphors, prophetic descriptions, or declarations concerning His person and work.

They should not all be treated as formal names in precisely the same sense.

Yet together they answer the greatest question ever asked concerning Jesus:

“Who do you say that I am?”

Matthew 16:15

Part One

A–Z Names and Titles of Christ

Name or Title	Meaning / Revelation	Old Testament Foundation	New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment	Primary KJV Reference
Adam, the Last	Head of a new humanity	Genesis 1–3	Christ reverses the ruin associated with Adam	1 Corinthians 15:45
Advocate	One who represents His people before the Father	Priestly/intercessory themes	Jesus Christ the righteous is our Advocate	1 John 2:1
Alpha and Omega	The beginning and the end; sovereign over all	Isaiah 44:6; 48:12	Christ identifies Himself with this eternal designation	Revelation 22:13
Amen	The certain, faithful and trustworthy One	Isaiah 65:16	Christ is “the Amen”	Revelation 3:14
Apostle of Our Profession	The One uniquely sent from God	Deuteronomy 18:15–19	Jesus is the Apostle and High Priest of our profession	Hebrews 3:1
Arm of the LORD	God's saving power revealed	Isaiah 52:10; 53:1	Isaiah's vision is connected with Christ	John 12:37–41
Author and Finisher of Our Faith	Originator and perfecter of faith	—	Jesus stands at the beginning and completion of the life of faith	Hebrews 12:2
Author of Eternal Salvation	Source of eternal salvation	Isaiah 45:22	Eternal salvation is accomplished through Christ	Hebrews 5:9
Beloved Son	The Son in whom the Father delights	Psalm 2:7; Isaiah 42:1	Declared by the Father at Jesus' baptism	Matthew 3:17
Beginning and the End	Lord over the entire course of history	Isaiah 46:9–10	Christ declares Himself the Beginning and End	Revelation 22:13
Beginning of the Creation of God	Source/origin and sovereign over creation	Genesis 1:1; Psalm 33:6	John 1:3 and Colossians 1:16 identify Christ as Creator	Revelation 3:14
Branch	Promised messianic King	Isaiah 11:1; Zechariah 6:12	Fulfilled in the Davidic Messiah	Zechariah 6:12; Luke 1:32–33
Branch of Righteousness	Righteous Davidic King	Jeremiah 23:5; 33:15	Jesus inherits David's throne	Luke 1:32–33
Bread of God	Heaven's provision giving life to the world	Exodus 16	Christ is the true bread from heaven	John 6:33
Bread of Life	The One who gives and sustains eternal life	Exodus 16	“I am the bread of life”	John 6:35
Bridegroom	Covenant Bridegroom of His people	Isaiah 54:5; 62:5; Hosea 2:19–20	Jesus identifies Himself as the Bridegroom	Matthew 9:15
Bright and Morning Star	Hope, glory and the dawning of God's kingdom	Numbers 24:17	Christ calls Himself the Bright and Morning Star	Revelation 22:16
Brightness of His Glory	Perfect manifestation of divine glory	Exodus 33–34; Isaiah 6	The Son is the brightness of God's glory	Hebrews 1:3
Captain of Salvation	Leader bringing His people into glory	Joshua and deliverance imagery	Christ leads many sons unto glory	Hebrews 2:10
Chief Corner Stone	Foundation and alignment of God's people	Psalm 118:22; Isaiah 28:16	Christ is the chief corner stone	Ephesians 2:20
Chief Shepherd	Supreme Shepherd over God's flock	Psalm 23; Ezekiel 34:23	Christ is the Chief Shepherd	1 Peter 5:4
Chosen of God	God's chosen and precious One	Isaiah 42:1	Christ is chosen of God	1 Peter 2:4
Christ	The Anointed One	Psalm 2:2; Daniel 9:25–26	Jesus is the Christ	Matthew 16:16
Christ of God	God's appointed Messiah	Psalm 2	Peter identifies Jesus as God's Christ	Luke 9:20
Christ the Lord	Messiah and sovereign Lord	Psalm 110:1	The angels announce Christ the Lord	Luke 2:11
Counsellor	Possessor of perfect wisdom	Isaiah 9:6	Fulfilled in the promised Son	Isaiah 9:6
Creator	One through whom all creation came into being	Genesis 1; Psalm 33:6	All things were made by Him	John 1:3; Colossians 1:16
Deliverer	One who rescues from sin and bondage	Isaiah 59:20	Paul applies the promised Deliverer to Christ	Romans 11:26
Door	Entrance into salvation	Shepherd imagery	“I am the door”	John 10:9
Door of the Sheep	Entrance and protection for God's flock	Psalm 23; Ezekiel 34	Jesus is the Door of the sheep	John 10:7
Emmanuel / Immanuel	God with us	Isaiah 7:14	Applied directly to Jesus	Matthew 1:23
Everlasting Father	Fatherly ruler whose kingdom endures	Isaiah 9:6	Messianic royal title of the promised Son	Isaiah 9:6
Express Image of His Person	Perfect representation of God's being	Divine glory themes	The Son perfectly reveals God	Hebrews 1:3
Faithful and True	Perfectly trustworthy and righteous	Deuteronomy 32:4	Title of the returning Christ	Revelation 19:11
Faithful and True Witness	Perfect revelation and testimony	Isaiah 55:4	Christ bears perfectly reliable witness	Revelation 3:14
Faithful Witness	The One whose testimony is entirely true	—	Christ is the Faithful Witness	Revelation 1:5
First and the Last	Eternal supremacy	Isaiah 44:6; 48:12	Christ bears this divine title	Revelation 1:17
First Begotten of the Dead	Supreme risen One	Psalm 89:27	Christ rises victorious over death	Revelation 1:5
Firstborn from the Dead	Preeminent One of the resurrection	Psalm 89:27	Christ is firstborn from the dead	Colossians 1:18
Firstborn of Every Creature	Supreme and preeminent over creation	Psalm 89:27	All things were created by and for Him	Colossians 1:15–16
Forerunner	One who enters God's presence ahead of His people	High-priestly imagery	Jesus enters within the veil for us	Hebrews 6:20
Foundation	Only secure foundation of God's people	Isaiah 28:16	No other foundation can be laid	1 Corinthians 3:11
God	Divine identity	Isaiah 9:6	“The Word was God”; Thomas: “My Lord and my God”	John 1:1; 20:28
Good Shepherd	Shepherd who lays down His life	Psalm 23; Ezekiel 34	Jesus declares Himself the Good Shepherd	John 10:11
Governor	Promised ruler of God's people	Micah 5:2	Applied to Christ's birth in Bethlehem	Matthew 2:6
Great High Priest	Supreme mediator between God and humanity	Leviticus 16; Psalm 110:4	Jesus is our Great High Priest	Hebrews 4:14
Great Shepherd of the Sheep	Risen Shepherd of God's covenant people	Psalm 23; Ezekiel 34	Christ raised from the dead	Hebrews 13:20
Head of All Principality and Power	Supreme over every spiritual authority	Psalm 110	Christ rules over all powers	Colossians 2:10
Head of the Body	Source and sovereign Head of the Church	—	The Church is His body	Colossians 1:18
Head of the Church	Lord and Head of His people	—	Christ is Head of the Church	Ephesians 5:23
Heir of All Things	All things ultimately belong to Him	Psalm 2:8	The Son is appointed heir of all things	Hebrews 1:2
He That Liveth	The eternally living, risen Christ	Daniel 12:7	He was dead and is alive forevermore	Revelation 1:18
High Priest After the Order of Melchizedek	The eternal King-Priest whose priesthood does not pass away	Genesis 14:18–20; Psalm 110:4	Jesus is appointed a Priest forever after the order of Melchizedek	Hebrews 5:6, 10; 6:20; 7:17, 21
Holy One	Perfectly holy Messiah	Psalm 16:10	Jesus is called the Holy One	Acts 3:14
Holy One of God	The One uniquely consecrated to God	Psalm 16:10	Recognized as the Holy One of God	John 6:69
Hope	The ground of the believer's hope	Jeremiah 17:7	Christ is “our hope”	1 Timothy 1:1
I AM	Eternal, self-existent identity	Exodus 3:14	“Before Abraham was, I am”	John 8:58
Image of the Invisible God	Perfect revelation of God	Genesis 1:26–27	Christ is God's image	Colossians 1:15
Jesus	The LORD saves	Salvation promises throughout OT	“He shall save his people from their sins”	Matthew 1:21
Jesus Christ	Jesus the Anointed One	Messianic promises	Central apostolic designation	John 1:17
Jesus of Nazareth	Historical, incarnate Jesus	Isaiah 11:1; messianic expectation	Jesus lived among humanity in Nazareth	Acts 10:38
Judge	Appointed Judge of humanity	Psalm 96:13; Daniel 7	Judge of quick and dead	Acts 10:42
Just One	Perfectly righteous One	Isaiah 53:11	Christ is the Just One	Acts 7:52
King	Sovereign ruler	Psalm 2; Zechariah 9:9	Jesus acknowledges His kingship	John 18:37
King of Israel	Messiah-King of Israel	Psalm 2; Zechariah 9:9	Nathanael's confession	John 1:49
King of Kings	Supreme King over every ruler	Deuteronomy 10:17; Psalm 136:3	Christ bears the supreme royal title	Revelation 19:16
King of the Jews	Davidic Messiah-King	2 Samuel 7; Micah 5:2	Title attached to Jesus' birth and crucifixion	Matthew 2:2; 27:37
Lamb	Sacrificial yet victorious Messiah	Exodus 12; Isaiah 53:7	Central title of Christ in Revelation	Revelation 5:6
Lamb of God	Sacrifice who takes away sin	Exodus 12; Isaiah 53:7	John identifies Jesus as God's Lamb	John 1:29
Lamb Without Blemish and Without Spot	Perfect sinless sacrifice	Exodus 12:5; Leviticus 22:21	Christ's precious blood redeems	1 Peter 1:19
Life	Source of spiritual and eternal life	Deuteronomy 30:20	“I am…the life”	John 14:6
Light of the World	Divine light overcoming darkness	Isaiah 9:2; 42:6; 49:6	“I am the light of the world”	John 8:12
Lion of the Tribe of Juda	Conquering royal Messiah	Genesis 49:9–10	The Lion has prevailed	Revelation 5:5
Living Bread	Heaven's life-giving provision	Exodus 16	Jesus is the living bread from heaven	John 6:51
Living Stone	Living foundation of God's spiritual house	Psalm 118:22; Isaiah 28:16	Christ is the Living Stone	1 Peter 2:4
Lord	Master and sovereign	Psalm 110:1	Jesus Christ is Lord	Philippians 2:11
Lord from Heaven	Heavenly origin and authority	Daniel 7:13	Christ contrasted with earthly Adam	1 Corinthians 15:47
Lord of All	Universal sovereign	Psalm 110	Jesus is Lord of all	Acts 10:36
Lord of Glory	Possessor of divine glory	Psalm 24:7–10	Crucified One called Lord of glory	1 Corinthians 2:8
Lord of Lords	Supreme authority	Deuteronomy 10:17	Title of victorious Christ	Revelation 19:16
Lord of the Sabbath	Sovereign over the Sabbath	Genesis 2:2–3; Exodus 20:8–11	Jesus claims authority over Sabbath	Mark 2:28
Man of Sorrows	Suffering Servant acquainted with grief	Isaiah 53:3	Fulfilled in Christ's suffering	Isaiah 53; Gospel Passion narratives
Master	Teacher and sovereign	—	Jesus accepts “Master and Lord”	John 13:13
Mediator	One mediator between God and men	Job 9:32–33; priesthood	The man Christ Jesus is the one Mediator	1 Timothy 2:5
Mediator of the New Covenant	Establishes and mediates the promised covenant	Jeremiah 31:31–34	Jesus mediates the new covenant	Hebrews 12:24
Messiah	The Anointed One	Daniel 9:25–26	Jesus identifies Himself with the expected Messiah	John 4:25–26
Mighty God	Divine warrior and sovereign	Isaiah 9:6	Title of the promised Son	Isaiah 9:6
Morning Star	Dawning hope and royal glory	Numbers 24:17	Christ is the Bright and Morning Star	Revelation 22:16
Only Begotten Son	Unique Son of the Father	Psalm 2:7	God gave His only begotten Son	John 3:16
Our Life	Source and substance of eternal life	Deuteronomy 30:20	“Christ, who is our life”	Colossians 3:4
Our Passover	Sacrificial Passover Lamb	Exodus 12	“Christ our passover is sacrificed for us”	1 Corinthians 5:7
Our Peace	One who reconciles and makes peace	Isaiah 9:6; Micah 5:5	“He is our peace”	Ephesians 2:14
Our Righteousness	The righteous King and source of righteousness	Jeremiah 23:6	Righteousness comes through Christ	1 Corinthians 1:30
Power of God	God's saving power revealed	Isaiah 53:1	Christ is the power of God	1 Corinthians 1:24
Prince	Exalted ruler	Isaiah 9:6; Daniel 9:25	God exalted Christ as Prince	Acts 5:31
Prince and Saviour	Sovereign ruler who saves	Isaiah 9:6	Exalted to give repentance and forgiveness	Acts 5:31
Prince of Life	Author and ruler of life	Psalm 16	Death could not hold Him	Acts 3:15
Prince of Peace	King whose reign establishes peace	Isaiah 9:6	Fulfilled in Christ's kingdom	Isaiah 9:6
Prince of the Kings of the Earth	Ruler over earthly rulers	Psalm 2	Christ possesses authority over kings	Revelation 1:5
Prophet	Ultimate prophetic spokesman	Deuteronomy 18:15–19	Jesus fulfills the Prophet like Moses	Acts 3:22
Propitiation for Our Sins	Sacrifice dealing with sin and divine judgment	Leviticus 16; Isaiah 53	Christ is the propitiation for our sins	1 John 2:2
Rabbi	Teacher	—	Disciples address Jesus as Rabbi	John 1:38
Rabboni	My Master / Teacher	—	Mary's address to risen Jesus	John 20:16
Redeemer	One who purchases and delivers	Job 19:25; Isaiah 59:20	Redemption comes through Christ	Titus 2:14
Resurrection and the Life	Victor over death and source of resurrection	Daniel 12:2	Jesus embodies resurrection life	John 11:25
Righteous Judge	Perfect Judge	Psalm 96:13	Christ is the righteous Judge	2 Timothy 4:8
Righteous One	Sinless and perfectly righteous	Isaiah 53:11	Applied to Christ	Acts 22:14
Rock	Strength, security and provision	Exodus 17:6; Deuteronomy 32:4	“That Rock was Christ”	1 Corinthians 10:4
Root of David	Source of David's royal line and kingdom	Isaiah 11:10	Christ is Root of David	Revelation 5:5
Root of Jesse	Messianic ruler from Jesse's line	Isaiah 11:10	Applied to Christ	Romans 15:12
Root and Offspring of David	Both David's source and descendant	Isaiah 11; 2 Samuel 7	Jesus identifies Himself this way	Revelation 22:16
Saviour	One who saves from sin and death	Isaiah 43:11; 45:21	Jesus is announced as Saviour	Luke 2:11
Saviour of the World	Salvation extending to the nations	Isaiah 49:6	Samaritans confess Christ as Saviour of the world	John 4:42
Second Man	Head of redeemed humanity	Genesis 1–3	Christ is the second man from heaven	1 Corinthians 15:47
Seed of Abraham	Promised descendant through whom blessing comes	Genesis 12:3; 22:18	Paul identifies the Seed with Christ	Galatians 3:16
Seed of the Woman	Promised conqueror of the serpent	Genesis 3:15	Christ comes “made of a woman” and defeats evil	Galatians 4:4; Hebrews 2:14
Servant	Obedient suffering Servant of the LORD	Isaiah 42; 49; 50; 52–53	Applied to Christ	Matthew 12:17–21
Shepherd and Bishop of Your Souls	Guardian and overseer of His people	Psalm 23; Ezekiel 34	Christ restores wandering sheep	1 Peter 2:25
Shiloh	Royal figure associated with Judah and gathering of peoples	Genesis 49:10	Traditionally interpreted messianically	Genesis 49:10
Son of David	Promised Davidic King	2 Samuel 7:12–16; Jeremiah 23:5	Jesus repeatedly called Son of David	Matthew 1:1
Son of God	Unique divine Son	Psalm 2:7	Central confession concerning Jesus	Matthew 16:16
Son of Man	Messianic ruler receiving everlasting dominion	Daniel 7:13–14	Jesus' characteristic self-designation	Matthew 26:64
Son of the Blessed	Son of the Most High God	Psalm 2	Jesus questioned under this title	Mark 14:61–62
Stone the Builders Rejected	Rejected Messiah who becomes foundational	Psalm 118:22	Jesus applies prophecy to Himself	Matthew 21:42
Surety of a Better Testament	Guarantee of the better covenant	Jeremiah 31:31–34	Jesus guarantees the covenant	Hebrews 7:22
True Bread from Heaven	God's ultimate heavenly provision	Exodus 16	The Father gives the true bread	John 6:32
True Light	Perfect divine illumination	Isaiah 9:2; 49:6	Christ is the true Light	John 1:9
True Vine	Source of covenant life and fruitfulness	Psalm 80:8; Isaiah 5:1–7	“I am the true vine”	John 15:1
Truth	Perfect embodiment and revelation of truth	Psalm 31:5; Isaiah 65:16	“I am…the truth”	John 14:6
Way	Only way of reconciliation and access to the Father	Tabernacle/temple access imagery	“I am the way”	John 14:6
Wisdom of God	Perfect expression of divine wisdom	Proverbs 8 as wisdom background	Christ is the wisdom of God	1 Corinthians 1:24
Wonderful	One whose identity and works inspire wonder	Isaiah 9:6	Title of the promised Son	Isaiah 9:6
Word	Eternal divine self-expression	Genesis 1; Psalm 33:6	The Word was with God and was God	John 1:1
Word Made Flesh	Eternal Word entering humanity	Isaiah 7:14; 9:6	“The Word was made flesh”	John 1:14
Word of God	Perfect revelation and expression of God	God's creative and prophetic Word	Name of the returning Christ	Revelation 19:13
Word of Life	The One in whom eternal life is manifested	—	Apostolic testimony concerning Christ	1 John 1:1

Adam, the Last

Meaning / Revelation: Head of a new humanity
Old Testament Foundation: Genesis 1–3
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ reverses the ruin associated with Adam
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:45

Advocate

Meaning / Revelation: One who represents His people before the Father
Old Testament Foundation: Priestly/intercessory themes
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus Christ the righteous is our Advocate
Primary KJV Reference: 1 John 2:1

Alpha and Omega

Meaning / Revelation: The beginning and the end; sovereign over all
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 44:6; 48:12
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ identifies Himself with this eternal designation
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 22:13

Amen

Meaning / Revelation: The certain, faithful and trustworthy One
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 65:16
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is “the Amen”
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 3:14

Apostle of Our Profession

Meaning / Revelation: The One uniquely sent from God
Old Testament Foundation: Deuteronomy 18:15–19
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus is the Apostle and High Priest of our profession
Primary KJV Reference: Hebrews 3:1

Arm of the LORD

Meaning / Revelation: God's saving power revealed
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 52:10; 53:1
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Isaiah's vision is connected with Christ
Primary KJV Reference: John 12:37–41

Author and Finisher of Our Faith

Meaning / Revelation: Originator and perfecter of faith
Old Testament Foundation: —
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus stands at the beginning and completion of the life of faith
Primary KJV Reference: Hebrews 12:2

Author of Eternal Salvation

Meaning / Revelation: Source of eternal salvation
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 45:22
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Eternal salvation is accomplished through Christ
Primary KJV Reference: Hebrews 5:9

Beloved Son

Meaning / Revelation: The Son in whom the Father delights
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 2:7; Isaiah 42:1
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Declared by the Father at Jesus' baptism
Primary KJV Reference: Matthew 3:17

Beginning and the End

Meaning / Revelation: Lord over the entire course of history
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 46:9–10
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ declares Himself the Beginning and End
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 22:13

Beginning of the Creation of God

Meaning / Revelation: Source/origin and sovereign over creation
Old Testament Foundation: Genesis 1:1; Psalm 33:6
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: John 1:3 and Colossians 1:16 identify Christ as Creator
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 3:14

Branch

Meaning / Revelation: Promised messianic King
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 11:1; Zechariah 6:12
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Fulfilled in the Davidic Messiah
Primary KJV Reference: Zechariah 6:12; Luke 1:32–33

Branch of Righteousness

Meaning / Revelation: Righteous Davidic King
Old Testament Foundation: Jeremiah 23:5; 33:15
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus inherits David's throne
Primary KJV Reference: Luke 1:32–33

Bread of God

Meaning / Revelation: Heaven's provision giving life to the world
Old Testament Foundation: Exodus 16
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is the true bread from heaven
Primary KJV Reference: John 6:33

Bread of Life

Meaning / Revelation: The One who gives and sustains eternal life
Old Testament Foundation: Exodus 16
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: “I am the bread of life”
Primary KJV Reference: John 6:35

Bridegroom

Meaning / Revelation: Covenant Bridegroom of His people
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 54:5; 62:5; Hosea 2:19–20
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus identifies Himself as the Bridegroom
Primary KJV Reference: Matthew 9:15

Bright and Morning Star

Meaning / Revelation: Hope, glory and the dawning of God's kingdom
Old Testament Foundation: Numbers 24:17
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ calls Himself the Bright and Morning Star
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 22:16

Brightness of His Glory

Meaning / Revelation: Perfect manifestation of divine glory
Old Testament Foundation: Exodus 33–34; Isaiah 6
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: The Son is the brightness of God's glory
Primary KJV Reference: Hebrews 1:3

Captain of Salvation

Meaning / Revelation: Leader bringing His people into glory
Old Testament Foundation: Joshua and deliverance imagery
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ leads many sons unto glory
Primary KJV Reference: Hebrews 2:10

Chief Corner Stone

Meaning / Revelation: Foundation and alignment of God's people
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 118:22; Isaiah 28:16
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is the chief corner stone
Primary KJV Reference: Ephesians 2:20

Chief Shepherd

Meaning / Revelation: Supreme Shepherd over God's flock
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 23; Ezekiel 34:23
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is the Chief Shepherd
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Peter 5:4

Chosen of God

Meaning / Revelation: God's chosen and precious One
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 42:1
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is chosen of God
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Peter 2:4

Christ

Meaning / Revelation: The Anointed One
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 2:2; Daniel 9:25–26
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus is the Christ
Primary KJV Reference: Matthew 16:16

Christ of God

Meaning / Revelation: God's appointed Messiah
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 2
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Peter identifies Jesus as God's Christ
Primary KJV Reference: Luke 9:20

Christ the Lord

Meaning / Revelation: Messiah and sovereign Lord
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 110:1
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: The angels announce Christ the Lord
Primary KJV Reference: Luke 2:11

Counsellor

Meaning / Revelation: Possessor of perfect wisdom
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 9:6
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Fulfilled in the promised Son
Primary KJV Reference: Isaiah 9:6

Creator

Meaning / Revelation: One through whom all creation came into being
Old Testament Foundation: Genesis 1; Psalm 33:6
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: All things were made by Him
Primary KJV Reference: John 1:3; Colossians 1:16

Deliverer

Meaning / Revelation: One who rescues from sin and bondage
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 59:20
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Paul applies the promised Deliverer to Christ
Primary KJV Reference: Romans 11:26

Door

Meaning / Revelation: Entrance into salvation
Old Testament Foundation: Shepherd imagery
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: “I am the door”
Primary KJV Reference: John 10:9

Door of the Sheep

Meaning / Revelation: Entrance and protection for God's flock
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 23; Ezekiel 34
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus is the Door of the sheep
Primary KJV Reference: John 10:7

Emmanuel / Immanuel

Meaning / Revelation: God with us
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 7:14
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Applied directly to Jesus
Primary KJV Reference: Matthew 1:23

Everlasting Father

Meaning / Revelation: Fatherly ruler whose kingdom endures
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 9:6
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Messianic royal title of the promised Son
Primary KJV Reference: Isaiah 9:6

Express Image of His Person

Meaning / Revelation: Perfect representation of God's being
Old Testament Foundation: Divine glory themes
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: The Son perfectly reveals God
Primary KJV Reference: Hebrews 1:3

Faithful and True

Meaning / Revelation: Perfectly trustworthy and righteous
Old Testament Foundation: Deuteronomy 32:4
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Title of the returning Christ
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 19:11

Faithful and True Witness

Meaning / Revelation: Perfect revelation and testimony
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 55:4
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ bears perfectly reliable witness
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 3:14

Faithful Witness

Meaning / Revelation: The One whose testimony is entirely true
Old Testament Foundation: —
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is the Faithful Witness
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 1:5

First and the Last

Meaning / Revelation: Eternal supremacy
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 44:6; 48:12
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ bears this divine title
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 1:17

First Begotten of the Dead

Meaning / Revelation: Supreme risen One
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 89:27
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ rises victorious over death
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 1:5

Firstborn from the Dead

Meaning / Revelation: Preeminent One of the resurrection
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 89:27
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is firstborn from the dead
Primary KJV Reference: Colossians 1:18

Firstborn of Every Creature

Meaning / Revelation: Supreme and preeminent over creation
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 89:27
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: All things were created by and for Him
Primary KJV Reference: Colossians 1:15–16

Forerunner

Meaning / Revelation: One who enters God's presence ahead of His people
Old Testament Foundation: High-priestly imagery
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus enters within the veil for us
Primary KJV Reference: Hebrews 6:20

Foundation

Meaning / Revelation: Only secure foundation of God's people
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 28:16
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: No other foundation can be laid
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Corinthians 3:11

God

Meaning / Revelation: Divine identity
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 9:6
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: “The Word was God”; Thomas: “My Lord and my God”
Primary KJV Reference: John 1:1; 20:28

Good Shepherd

Meaning / Revelation: Shepherd who lays down His life
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 23; Ezekiel 34
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus declares Himself the Good Shepherd
Primary KJV Reference: John 10:11

Governor

Meaning / Revelation: Promised ruler of God's people
Old Testament Foundation: Micah 5:2
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Applied to Christ's birth in Bethlehem
Primary KJV Reference: Matthew 2:6

Great High Priest

Meaning / Revelation: Supreme mediator between God and humanity
Old Testament Foundation: Leviticus 16; Psalm 110:4
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus is our Great High Priest
Primary KJV Reference: Hebrews 4:14

Great Shepherd of the Sheep

Meaning / Revelation: Risen Shepherd of God's covenant people
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 23; Ezekiel 34
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ raised from the dead
Primary KJV Reference: Hebrews 13:20

Head of All Principality and Power

Meaning / Revelation: Supreme over every spiritual authority
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 110
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ rules over all powers
Primary KJV Reference: Colossians 2:10

Head of the Body

Meaning / Revelation: Source and sovereign Head of the Church
Old Testament Foundation: —
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: The Church is His body
Primary KJV Reference: Colossians 1:18

Head of the Church

Meaning / Revelation: Lord and Head of His people
Old Testament Foundation: —
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is Head of the Church
Primary KJV Reference: Ephesians 5:23

Heir of All Things

Meaning / Revelation: All things ultimately belong to Him
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 2:8
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: The Son is appointed heir of all things
Primary KJV Reference: Hebrews 1:2

He That Liveth

Meaning / Revelation: The eternally living, risen Christ
Old Testament Foundation: Daniel 12:7
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: He was dead and is alive forevermore
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 1:18

High Priest After the Order of Melchizedek

Meaning / Revelation: The eternal King-Priest whose priesthood does not pass away
Old Testament Foundation: Genesis 14:18–20; Psalm 110:4
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus is appointed a Priest forever after the order of Melchizedek
Primary KJV Reference: Hebrews 5:6, 10; 6:20; 7:17, 21

Holy One

Meaning / Revelation: Perfectly holy Messiah
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 16:10
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus is called the Holy One
Primary KJV Reference: Acts 3:14

Holy One of God

Meaning / Revelation: The One uniquely consecrated to God
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 16:10
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Recognized as the Holy One of God
Primary KJV Reference: John 6:69

Hope

Meaning / Revelation: The ground of the believer's hope
Old Testament Foundation: Jeremiah 17:7
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is “our hope”
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Timothy 1:1

I AM

Meaning / Revelation: Eternal, self-existent identity
Old Testament Foundation: Exodus 3:14
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: “Before Abraham was, I am”
Primary KJV Reference: John 8:58

Image of the Invisible God

Meaning / Revelation: Perfect revelation of God
Old Testament Foundation: Genesis 1:26–27
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is God's image
Primary KJV Reference: Colossians 1:15

Jesus

Meaning / Revelation: The LORD saves
Old Testament Foundation: Salvation promises throughout OT
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: “He shall save his people from their sins”
Primary KJV Reference: Matthew 1:21

Jesus Christ

Meaning / Revelation: Jesus the Anointed One
Old Testament Foundation: Messianic promises
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Central apostolic designation
Primary KJV Reference: John 1:17

Jesus of Nazareth

Meaning / Revelation: Historical, incarnate Jesus
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 11:1; messianic expectation
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus lived among humanity in Nazareth
Primary KJV Reference: Acts 10:38

Judge

Meaning / Revelation: Appointed Judge of humanity
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 96:13; Daniel 7
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Judge of quick and dead
Primary KJV Reference: Acts 10:42

Just One

Meaning / Revelation: Perfectly righteous One
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 53:11
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is the Just One
Primary KJV Reference: Acts 7:52

King

Meaning / Revelation: Sovereign ruler
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 2; Zechariah 9:9
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus acknowledges His kingship
Primary KJV Reference: John 18:37

King of Israel

Meaning / Revelation: Messiah-King of Israel
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 2; Zechariah 9:9
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Nathanael's confession
Primary KJV Reference: John 1:49

King of Kings

Meaning / Revelation: Supreme King over every ruler
Old Testament Foundation: Deuteronomy 10:17; Psalm 136:3
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ bears the supreme royal title
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 19:16

King of the Jews

Meaning / Revelation: Davidic Messiah-King
Old Testament Foundation: 2 Samuel 7; Micah 5:2
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Title attached to Jesus' birth and crucifixion
Primary KJV Reference: Matthew 2:2; 27:37

Lamb

Meaning / Revelation: Sacrificial yet victorious Messiah
Old Testament Foundation: Exodus 12; Isaiah 53:7
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Central title of Christ in Revelation
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 5:6

Lamb of God

Meaning / Revelation: Sacrifice who takes away sin
Old Testament Foundation: Exodus 12; Isaiah 53:7
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: John identifies Jesus as God's Lamb
Primary KJV Reference: John 1:29

Lamb Without Blemish and Without Spot

Meaning / Revelation: Perfect sinless sacrifice
Old Testament Foundation: Exodus 12:5; Leviticus 22:21
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ's precious blood redeems
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Peter 1:19

Life

Meaning / Revelation: Source of spiritual and eternal life
Old Testament Foundation: Deuteronomy 30:20
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: “I am…the life”
Primary KJV Reference: John 14:6

Light of the World

Meaning / Revelation: Divine light overcoming darkness
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 9:2; 42:6; 49:6
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: “I am the light of the world”
Primary KJV Reference: John 8:12

Lion of the Tribe of Juda

Meaning / Revelation: Conquering royal Messiah
Old Testament Foundation: Genesis 49:9–10
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: The Lion has prevailed
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 5:5

Living Bread

Meaning / Revelation: Heaven's life-giving provision
Old Testament Foundation: Exodus 16
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus is the living bread from heaven
Primary KJV Reference: John 6:51

Living Stone

Meaning / Revelation: Living foundation of God's spiritual house
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 118:22; Isaiah 28:16
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is the Living Stone
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Peter 2:4

Lord

Meaning / Revelation: Master and sovereign
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 110:1
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus Christ is Lord
Primary KJV Reference: Philippians 2:11

Lord from Heaven

Meaning / Revelation: Heavenly origin and authority
Old Testament Foundation: Daniel 7:13
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ contrasted with earthly Adam
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:47

Lord of All

Meaning / Revelation: Universal sovereign
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 110
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus is Lord of all
Primary KJV Reference: Acts 10:36

Lord of Glory

Meaning / Revelation: Possessor of divine glory
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 24:7–10
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Crucified One called Lord of glory
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Corinthians 2:8

Lord of Lords

Meaning / Revelation: Supreme authority
Old Testament Foundation: Deuteronomy 10:17
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Title of victorious Christ
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 19:16

Lord of the Sabbath

Meaning / Revelation: Sovereign over the Sabbath
Old Testament Foundation: Genesis 2:2–3; Exodus 20:8–11
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus claims authority over Sabbath
Primary KJV Reference: Mark 2:28

Man of Sorrows

Meaning / Revelation: Suffering Servant acquainted with grief
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 53:3
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Fulfilled in Christ's suffering
Primary KJV Reference: Isaiah 53; Gospel Passion narratives

Master

Meaning / Revelation: Teacher and sovereign
Old Testament Foundation: —
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus accepts “Master and Lord”
Primary KJV Reference: John 13:13

Mediator

Meaning / Revelation: One mediator between God and men
Old Testament Foundation: Job 9:32–33; priesthood
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: The man Christ Jesus is the one Mediator
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Timothy 2:5

Mediator of the New Covenant

Meaning / Revelation: Establishes and mediates the promised covenant
Old Testament Foundation: Jeremiah 31:31–34
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus mediates the new covenant
Primary KJV Reference: Hebrews 12:24

Messiah

Meaning / Revelation: The Anointed One
Old Testament Foundation: Daniel 9:25–26
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus identifies Himself with the expected Messiah
Primary KJV Reference: John 4:25–26

Mighty God

Meaning / Revelation: Divine warrior and sovereign
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 9:6
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Title of the promised Son
Primary KJV Reference: Isaiah 9:6

Morning Star

Meaning / Revelation: Dawning hope and royal glory
Old Testament Foundation: Numbers 24:17
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is the Bright and Morning Star
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 22:16

Only Begotten Son

Meaning / Revelation: Unique Son of the Father
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 2:7
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: God gave His only begotten Son
Primary KJV Reference: John 3:16

Our Life

Meaning / Revelation: Source and substance of eternal life
Old Testament Foundation: Deuteronomy 30:20
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: “Christ, who is our life”
Primary KJV Reference: Colossians 3:4

Our Passover

Meaning / Revelation: Sacrificial Passover Lamb
Old Testament Foundation: Exodus 12
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: “Christ our passover is sacrificed for us”
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Our Peace

Meaning / Revelation: One who reconciles and makes peace
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 9:6; Micah 5:5
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: “He is our peace”
Primary KJV Reference: Ephesians 2:14

Our Righteousness

Meaning / Revelation: The righteous King and source of righteousness
Old Testament Foundation: Jeremiah 23:6
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Righteousness comes through Christ
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Corinthians 1:30

Power of God

Meaning / Revelation: God's saving power revealed
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 53:1
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is the power of God
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Corinthians 1:24

Prince

Meaning / Revelation: Exalted ruler
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 9:6; Daniel 9:25
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: God exalted Christ as Prince
Primary KJV Reference: Acts 5:31

Prince and Saviour

Meaning / Revelation: Sovereign ruler who saves
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 9:6
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Exalted to give repentance and forgiveness
Primary KJV Reference: Acts 5:31

Prince of Life

Meaning / Revelation: Author and ruler of life
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 16
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Death could not hold Him
Primary KJV Reference: Acts 3:15

Prince of Peace

Meaning / Revelation: King whose reign establishes peace
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 9:6
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Fulfilled in Christ's kingdom
Primary KJV Reference: Isaiah 9:6

Prince of the Kings of the Earth

Meaning / Revelation: Ruler over earthly rulers
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 2
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ possesses authority over kings
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 1:5

Prophet

Meaning / Revelation: Ultimate prophetic spokesman
Old Testament Foundation: Deuteronomy 18:15–19
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus fulfills the Prophet like Moses
Primary KJV Reference: Acts 3:22

Propitiation for Our Sins

Meaning / Revelation: Sacrifice dealing with sin and divine judgment
Old Testament Foundation: Leviticus 16; Isaiah 53
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is the propitiation for our sins
Primary KJV Reference: 1 John 2:2

Rabbi

Meaning / Revelation: Teacher
Old Testament Foundation: —
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Disciples address Jesus as Rabbi
Primary KJV Reference: John 1:38

Rabboni

Meaning / Revelation: My Master / Teacher
Old Testament Foundation: —
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Mary's address to risen Jesus
Primary KJV Reference: John 20:16

Redeemer

Meaning / Revelation: One who purchases and delivers
Old Testament Foundation: Job 19:25; Isaiah 59:20
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Redemption comes through Christ
Primary KJV Reference: Titus 2:14

Resurrection and the Life

Meaning / Revelation: Victor over death and source of resurrection
Old Testament Foundation: Daniel 12:2
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus embodies resurrection life
Primary KJV Reference: John 11:25

Righteous Judge

Meaning / Revelation: Perfect Judge
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 96:13
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is the righteous Judge
Primary KJV Reference: 2 Timothy 4:8

Righteous One

Meaning / Revelation: Sinless and perfectly righteous
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 53:11
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Applied to Christ
Primary KJV Reference: Acts 22:14

Rock

Meaning / Revelation: Strength, security and provision
Old Testament Foundation: Exodus 17:6; Deuteronomy 32:4
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: “That Rock was Christ”
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Corinthians 10:4

Root of David

Meaning / Revelation: Source of David's royal line and kingdom
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 11:10
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is Root of David
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 5:5

Root of Jesse

Meaning / Revelation: Messianic ruler from Jesse's line
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 11:10
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Applied to Christ
Primary KJV Reference: Romans 15:12

Root and Offspring of David

Meaning / Revelation: Both David's source and descendant
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 11; 2 Samuel 7
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus identifies Himself this way
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 22:16

Saviour

Meaning / Revelation: One who saves from sin and death
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 43:11; 45:21
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus is announced as Saviour
Primary KJV Reference: Luke 2:11

Saviour of the World

Meaning / Revelation: Salvation extending to the nations
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 49:6
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Samaritans confess Christ as Saviour of the world
Primary KJV Reference: John 4:42

Second Man

Meaning / Revelation: Head of redeemed humanity
Old Testament Foundation: Genesis 1–3
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is the second man from heaven
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:47

Seed of Abraham

Meaning / Revelation: Promised descendant through whom blessing comes
Old Testament Foundation: Genesis 12:3; 22:18
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Paul identifies the Seed with Christ
Primary KJV Reference: Galatians 3:16

Seed of the Woman

Meaning / Revelation: Promised conqueror of the serpent
Old Testament Foundation: Genesis 3:15
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ comes “made of a woman” and defeats evil
Primary KJV Reference: Galatians 4:4; Hebrews 2:14

Servant

Meaning / Revelation: Obedient suffering Servant of the LORD
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 42; 49; 50; 52–53
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Applied to Christ
Primary KJV Reference: Matthew 12:17–21

Shepherd and Bishop of Your Souls

Meaning / Revelation: Guardian and overseer of His people
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 23; Ezekiel 34
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ restores wandering sheep
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Peter 2:25

Shiloh

Meaning / Revelation: Royal figure associated with Judah and gathering of peoples
Old Testament Foundation: Genesis 49:10
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Traditionally interpreted messianically
Primary KJV Reference: Genesis 49:10

Son of David

Meaning / Revelation: Promised Davidic King
Old Testament Foundation: 2 Samuel 7:12–16; Jeremiah 23:5
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus repeatedly called Son of David
Primary KJV Reference: Matthew 1:1

Son of God

Meaning / Revelation: Unique divine Son
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 2:7
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Central confession concerning Jesus
Primary KJV Reference: Matthew 16:16

Son of Man

Meaning / Revelation: Messianic ruler receiving everlasting dominion
Old Testament Foundation: Daniel 7:13–14
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus' characteristic self-designation
Primary KJV Reference: Matthew 26:64

Son of the Blessed

Meaning / Revelation: Son of the Most High God
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 2
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus questioned under this title
Primary KJV Reference: Mark 14:61–62

Stone the Builders Rejected

Meaning / Revelation: Rejected Messiah who becomes foundational
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 118:22
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus applies prophecy to Himself
Primary KJV Reference: Matthew 21:42

Surety of a Better Testament

Meaning / Revelation: Guarantee of the better covenant
Old Testament Foundation: Jeremiah 31:31–34
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Jesus guarantees the covenant
Primary KJV Reference: Hebrews 7:22

True Bread from Heaven

Meaning / Revelation: God's ultimate heavenly provision
Old Testament Foundation: Exodus 16
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: The Father gives the true bread
Primary KJV Reference: John 6:32

True Light

Meaning / Revelation: Perfect divine illumination
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 9:2; 49:6
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is the true Light
Primary KJV Reference: John 1:9

True Vine

Meaning / Revelation: Source of covenant life and fruitfulness
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 80:8; Isaiah 5:1–7
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: “I am the true vine”
Primary KJV Reference: John 15:1

Truth

Meaning / Revelation: Perfect embodiment and revelation of truth
Old Testament Foundation: Psalm 31:5; Isaiah 65:16
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: “I am…the truth”
Primary KJV Reference: John 14:6

Way

Meaning / Revelation: Only way of reconciliation and access to the Father
Old Testament Foundation: Tabernacle/temple access imagery
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: “I am the way”
Primary KJV Reference: John 14:6

Wisdom of God

Meaning / Revelation: Perfect expression of divine wisdom
Old Testament Foundation: Proverbs 8 as wisdom background
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Christ is the wisdom of God
Primary KJV Reference: 1 Corinthians 1:24

Wonderful

Meaning / Revelation: One whose identity and works inspire wonder
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 9:6
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Title of the promised Son
Primary KJV Reference: Isaiah 9:6

Word

Meaning / Revelation: Eternal divine self-expression
Old Testament Foundation: Genesis 1; Psalm 33:6
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: The Word was with God and was God
Primary KJV Reference: John 1:1

Word Made Flesh

Meaning / Revelation: Eternal Word entering humanity
Old Testament Foundation: Isaiah 7:14; 9:6
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: “The Word was made flesh”
Primary KJV Reference: John 1:14

Word of God

Meaning / Revelation: Perfect revelation and expression of God
Old Testament Foundation: God's creative and prophetic Word
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Name of the returning Christ
Primary KJV Reference: Revelation 19:13

Word of Life

Meaning / Revelation: The One in whom eternal life is manifested
Old Testament Foundation: —
New Testament Revelation / Fulfillment: Apostolic testimony concerning Christ
Primary KJV Reference: 1 John 1:1

Part Two

The Name of the LORD

Before examining the familiar “Jehovah names,” it is important to understand the name from which they come.

YHWH — יהוה

Often represented in English as Yahweh, Jehovah, or, in the KJV, most commonly LORD in capital letters.

Primary Scripture

Exodus 3:14–15; Exodus 6:2–3

When Moses asked what he should say when Israel asked the name of the God who sent him, God answered:

“I AM THAT I AM.”

Exodus 3:14

God then revealed the covenant name represented by the four Hebrew consonants:

YHWH — יהוה

This name is commonly called the Tetragrammaton, meaning “four letters.”

The KJV ordinarily renders YHWH as LORD.

“Jehovah” developed as a traditional English form of the divine name and appears explicitly in several KJV passages, including Exodus 6:3, Psalm 83:18, Isaiah 12:2, and Isaiah 26:4.”

The name reveals the God who simply is—the eternal, self-existent, covenant-keeping LORD.

Part Three

The Jehovah Names

These names and descriptions reveal different aspects of the LORD's character, provision, presence, power, holiness, and covenant faithfulness.

Jehovah-Jireh

יהוה יִרְאֶה — YHWH Yireh

Meaning: The LORD Will Provide / The LORD Will See

Scripture: Genesis 22:14

“And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.”

The Revelation

Abraham gives this name to the place where God provides the ram in place of Isaac.

The Hebrew idea of “seeing” carries the sense that the LORD sees the need and provides accordingly.

Christological Fulfillment

Genesis 22 becomes especially powerful when read within the larger biblical story.

Isaac asks:

“Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?”

Abraham answers:

“My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering.”

Centuries later John the Baptist sees Jesus and cries:

“Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”

John 1:29

On Mount Moriah, God provided a substitute.

At Calvary, God provided the Lamb.

The LORD provides.

Jehovah-Rapha

יהוה רֹפְאֶךָ — YHWH Ropheka

Meaning: The LORD That Healeth Thee

Scripture: Exodus 15:26

“For I am the LORD that healeth thee.”

The Revelation

Immediately after Israel's deliverance from Egypt, God reveals Himself as the One who heals.

The Hebrew root rapha carries the idea of healing, restoring, curing, or making whole.

Christological Fulfillment

Jesus' ministry repeatedly reveals God's compassion toward the sick and broken.

Matthew connects His healing ministry with Isaiah:

“Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.”

Matthew 8:17

Jesus heals the blind, the lame, the diseased, the oppressed, and the broken.

The healing ministry of Christ provides a visible revelation of the compassion and restorative power of God.

Jehovah-Nissi

יהוה נִסִּי — YHWH Nissi

Meaning: The LORD Is My Banner

Scripture: Exodus 17:15

“And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi.”

The Revelation

After Israel's victory over Amalek, Moses builds an altar.

A banner was a rallying point—something raised above an army identifying the people under whom they fought.

Israel's victory ultimately belonged to the LORD.

Christological Connection

Christ is the One around whom God's redeemed people gather and through whom victory is obtained.

Isaiah speaks of the Root of Jesse standing as an ensign for the people:

“Isaiah 11:10”

The New Testament applies this passage to Christ in Romans 15:12.

He is the One to whom the nations gather.

Jehovah-Shalom

יהוה שָׁלוֹם — YHWH Shalom

Meaning: The LORD Is Peace

Scripture: Judges 6:24

“Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom.”

The Revelation

Gideon feared that encountering the angel of the LORD meant death.

Instead, he heard:

“Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.”

His response was to build an altar called Jehovah-shalom.

Christological Fulfillment

Isaiah foretells the coming Son as:

“The Prince of Peace.”

Isaiah 9:6

Paul then makes an extraordinary declaration concerning Christ:

“For he is our peace.”

Ephesians 2:14

Peace is ultimately found not merely in changed circumstances, but in a Person.

Jehovah-Tsidkenu

יהוה צִדְקֵנוּ — YHWH Tsidqenu

Meaning: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5–6

This is among the most explicitly messianic of the Jehovah titles.

Jeremiah prophesies:

“Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch…”

He continues:

“And this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.”

The Revelation

The coming Davidic King bears the extraordinary designation:

YHWH Tsidqenu.

Christological Fulfillment

Paul writes:

“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness…”

1 Corinthians 1:30

Our righteousness is not ultimately found in our ability to establish ourselves before God.

It is found in Christ.

Jehovah-Shammah

יהוה שָׁמָּה — YHWH Shammah

Meaning: The LORD Is There

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:35

The final words of Ezekiel declare:

“And the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there.”

The Revelation

The great hope is not merely a restored city.

It is restored presence.

God is there.

Christological Fulfillment

Matthew begins the story of Jesus with:

“Emmanuel… God with us.”

Matthew 1:23

John declares:

“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.”

John 1:14

And Revelation ends with God's dwelling among His people:

“Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men…”

Revelation 21:3

From Genesis to Revelation, the story moves toward restored presence.

The LORD is there.

Jehovah-Mekoddishkem

יהוה מְקַדִּשְׁכֶם — YHWH Mekaddishkem

Meaning: The LORD Which Sanctifies You

Scripture: Exodus 31:13; Leviticus 20:8

“I am the LORD that doth sanctify you.”

The Revelation

God does not merely command holiness.

He is the One who sets His people apart.

Christological Fulfillment

Hebrews connects sanctification directly to Jesus:

“Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.”

Hebrews 13:12

Christ does not simply call His people to holiness.

Through His sacrifice, He sanctifies them.

Jehovah-Raah / Jehovah-Rohi

יהוה רֹעִי — YHWH Ro‘i

Meaning: The LORD Is My Shepherd

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

Technically, Psalm 23 does not construct this expression as an altar-name in precisely the same manner as Jehovah-Jireh or Jehovah-Nissi. Nevertheless, YHWH Ro‘i accurately represents the Hebrew statement “YHWH is my shepherd.”

Christological Fulfillment

Jesus declares:

“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”

John 10:11

Peter calls Him:

“the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.”

1 Peter 2:25

Hebrews calls Him:

“that great shepherd of the sheep.”

Hebrews 13:20

Peter later calls Him:

“the chief Shepherd.”

1 Peter 5:4

Psalm 23's Shepherd becomes one of the great images Jesus uses to reveal Himself.

Jehovah-Sabaoth

יהוה צְבָאוֹת — YHWH Tseva’ot

Meaning: The LORD of Hosts

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3; Isaiah 6:3 and throughout the Old Testament

“Hosts” can refer to armies or heavenly multitudes.”

The title presents the LORD as sovereign commander over the armies of heaven and all creation.

Isaiah hears the seraphim cry:

“Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.”

Isaiah 6:3

Christological Connection

John later comments on Isaiah's vision in the context of unbelief toward Jesus and writes:

“These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.”

John 12:41

This creates one of the New Testament's most profound connections between Isaiah's vision of divine glory and Christ.

Jehovah-Elyon

Meaning: The LORD Most High

Scripture: Psalm 7:17; Psalm 47:2

“I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.”

“Elyon” means Most High.”

This emphasizes God's absolute supremacy above every power and authority.

Christological Connection

Jesus is announced as:

“the Son of the Highest”

Luke 1:32

And the New Testament presents Him exalted:

“Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion…”

Ephesians 1:21

Part Four

Other Great Hebrew Names and Titles of God

Not every important divine name begins with “Jehovah.” Scripture contains several other foundational names and titles that deepen our understanding of God and illuminate the identity and work of Christ.

Elohim

אֱלֹהִים

Meaning: God; the mighty Creator.

Primary Scripture: Genesis 1:1

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”

The Bible's opening verse introduces Elohim as Creator.

Christological Connection

John reveals:

“All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.”

John 1:3

Colossians declares concerning Christ:

“For by him were all things created…”

Colossians 1:16

El Elyon

אֵל עֶלְיוֹן

Meaning: God Most High

Scripture: Genesis 14:18–22

Melchizedek is:

“the priest of the most high God.”

God is supreme over every throne, spiritual power, ruler, and kingdom.

El Shaddai

אֵל שַׁדַּי

Meaning: God Almighty

Scripture: Genesis 17:1

“I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.”

God reveals Himself to Abraham as the Almighty—the God fully sufficient to accomplish what He promises.

Christological Connection

Revelation presents Christ within the revelation of God's absolute sovereignty, culminating in His universal reign.

El Olam

אֵל עוֹלָם

Meaning: The Everlasting God

Scripture: Genesis 21:33

“And called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.”

God does not begin.

He does not age.

He does not diminish.

He is everlasting.

Christological Connection

Micah's prophecy of Bethlehem says the ruler's:

“goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.”

Micah 5:2

John begins even farther back:

“In the beginning was the Word.”

John 1:1

El Roi

אֵל רֳאִי

Meaning: The God Who Sees Me

Scripture: Genesis 16:13

Hagar declares:

“Thou God seest me.”

One of Scripture's earliest personal revelations of God's character occurs in the wilderness to a suffering woman who believes herself abandoned.

God sees.

Christological Connection

Again and again in the Gospels, Jesus sees those whom others overlook—the sick, the outcast, the grieving, the poor, the sinner, the desperate, and the forgotten.

Adonai

אֲדֹנָי

Meaning: Lord, Master, Sovereign

Used throughout the Old Testament as a title emphasizing God's lordship and authority.

Christological Connection

The earliest Christian confession centers upon the lordship of Jesus:

“Jesus Christ is Lord.”

Philippians 2:11

Ancient of Days

Scripture: Daniel 7:9–14

Daniel sees the Ancient of Days enthroned in eternal majesty and the Son of Man approaching Him to receive universal and everlasting dominion.

The passage is especially important because Jesus repeatedly identifies Himself as the Son of Man and draws upon Daniel 7 when describing His future appearing.

Part Five

Melchizedek — The King-Priest Who Points to Christ

High Priest After the Order of Melchizedek

Meaning: The eternal King-Priest whose priesthood does not pass away.

Old Testament Foundation: Genesis 14:18–20; Psalm 110:1–4

New Testament Fulfillment: Hebrews 4:14; 5:5–10; 6:19–20; 7:1–28

Primary Scripture: Hebrews 7:17

“For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.”

Hebrews 7:17

Long before the priesthood of Aaron was established, Scripture introduces a mysterious figure named Melchizedek.

Abraham had just returned from battle when Melchizedek appeared:

“And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.”

Genesis 14:18

Melchizedek was both a king and a priest.

Hebrews draws our attention to the significance contained within his name and title:

“First being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace.”

Hebrews 7:2

King of Righteousness.

King of Peace.

Priest of the Most High God.

Then Melchizedek disappears from the Genesis narrative almost as suddenly as he appeared.

But his significance within Scripture was not finished.

Centuries later, David recorded a remarkable prophetic declaration:

“The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.”

Psalm 110:4

The coming Messiah would not merely be a King.

He would also be a Priest.

And His priesthood would be forever.

The book of Hebrews reveals the fulfillment of this prophecy in Jesus Christ:

“Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.”

Hebrews 5:10

Jesus did not become a priest through descent from Aaron or membership in the tribe of Levi. According to the flesh, He came from the tribe of Judah and the royal line of David.

His priesthood belongs to another order.

The order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews describes Melchizedek with extraordinary language:

“Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.”

Hebrews 7:3

The wording deserves careful attention.

Scripture does not explicitly say that Melchizedek was Jesus. Rather, Hebrews says that he was “made like unto the Son of God.”

Christians have historically understood the identity of Melchizedek in different ways. Some understand him as a historical king-priest whose presentation in Genesis was divinely designed to foreshadow Christ. Others have proposed that Melchizedek was a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ.

Hebrews does not explicitly settle that question by identifying Melchizedek as Jesus.

What Hebrews makes unmistakably clear is what his priesthood was pointing toward.

Jesus Christ is the greater and eternal King-Priest.

King of Righteousness

The name Melchizedek is interpreted in Hebrews as “King of righteousness.”

Jesus Christ is called:

“Jesus Christ the righteous.”

1 John 2:1

And Paul declares that Christ:

“of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.”

1 Corinthians 1:30

The righteousness pictured in Melchizedek finds its greater revelation in Christ.

King of Peace

Melchizedek was also King of Salem, which Hebrews interprets as:

“King of peace.”

Centuries later Isaiah would prophesy of the coming Son:

“And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”

Isaiah 9:6

And Paul makes the remarkable declaration concerning Jesus:

“For he is our peace.”

Ephesians 2:14

The King of righteousness is also the King of peace.

Righteousness and peace meet perfectly in Christ.

Priest of the Most High God

Genesis identifies Melchizedek as:

“the priest of the most high God.”

Genesis 14:18

Jesus is revealed as something greater:

“a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God.”

Hebrews 4:14

Melchizedek ministered as priest of El Elyon — God Most High.

Jesus is the Son of the Highest and our eternal Great High Priest in the very presence of God.

The King Who Is Also Priest

This is one of the most fascinating features of Melchizedek.

He is simultaneously king and priest.

Under the later covenant with Israel, these offices were ordinarily distinct. Kings came through the royal line of David and the tribe of Judah, while the Levitical priesthood came through Aaron.

Yet Melchizedek appears before that system as both.

King.

Priest.

Psalm 110 then brings those two realities together in the Messiah.

The same Psalm begins:

“The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.”

Psalm 110:1

And only three verses later:

“Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.”

Psalm 110:4

The One seated in royal authority at God's right hand is also the everlasting Priest.

In Jesus Christ, kingship and priesthood meet perfectly.

He is the Son of David, yet He is also the Great High Priest.

He reigns, yet He intercedes.

He rules, yet He represents His people before God.

He is the King who became the sacrifice and the Priest who offered Himself.

A Priest Forever

Earthly priests eventually died.

Their ministry ended, and another priest took their place.

But not Jesus.

Hebrews declares:

“But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.”

Hebrews 7:24

His priesthood cannot be interrupted by death because He conquered death.

He died.

He rose.

He lives forever.

And therefore His priesthood continues forever.

“Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.”

Hebrews 7:25

This is the wonder of Christ's priesthood.

He does not merely once intercede.

He ever lives to make intercession.

A Better Priesthood and a Better Covenant

The order of Melchizedek also reveals the superiority of Christ's priesthood.

Jesus is called:

The Great High Priest — Hebrews 4:14

High Priest after the order of Melchizedek — Hebrews 5:10

A Priest forever — Hebrews 7:17

Surety of a better testament — Hebrews 7:22

Mediator of the new covenant — Hebrews 12:24

These titles belong together.

The eternal Priest establishes the better covenant.

The One who offered the sacrifice became the Mediator.

And unlike the priests who continually offered sacrifices, Jesus offered Himself.

“But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God.”

Hebrews 10:12

The Priest sat down.

The sacrifice was sufficient.

The Shadow and the Substance

Melchizedek appears briefly in Genesis.

David remembers him prophetically in the Psalms.

Then Hebrews returns to that mysterious encounter and reveals why it mattered.

Genesis gives us the mysterious king-priest.

Psalm 110 gives us the prophetic promise.

Hebrews reveals the fulfillment in Christ.

Melchizedek is the King of righteousness.

Jesus Christ is the Righteous One.

Melchizedek is the King of peace.

Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace and our Peace.

Melchizedek is the priest of the Most High God.

Jesus Christ is the Great High Priest who has passed into the heavens.

Melchizedek appears as king and priest.

Jesus Christ reigns eternally as King and Priest.

Melchizedek's appearance becomes a pattern.

Christ is the greater reality toward which that pattern points.

And the mystery introduced in Genesis ultimately directs our attention once again toward Jesus:

Our Great High Priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.

Part Six

A Quick Reference to the Jehovah Names

Name	Meaning	Primary KJV Scripture	Revelation
YHWH / Jehovah	The LORD; covenant name of God	Exodus 3:14–15; 6:3	The self-existent, covenant-keeping God
Jehovah-Jireh	The LORD will provide	Genesis 22:14	Provision
Jehovah-Rapha	The LORD that healeth thee	Exodus 15:26	Healing and restoration
Jehovah-Nissi	The LORD is my banner	Exodus 17:15	Victory and allegiance
Jehovah-Shalom	The LORD is peace	Judges 6:24	Peace and wholeness
Jehovah-Mekoddishkem	The LORD who sanctifies you	Exodus 31:13	Holiness and sanctification
Jehovah-Tsidkenu	THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS	Jeremiah 23:6	Righteousness
Jehovah-Shammah	The LORD is there	Ezekiel 48:35	Presence
YHWH Ro‘i / Jehovah-Rohi	The LORD is my shepherd	Psalm 23:1	Shepherding and care
YHWH Sabaoth	The LORD of hosts	1 Samuel 1:3; Isaiah 6:3	Sovereignty and heavenly armies
YHWH Elyon	The LORD Most High	Psalm 7:17	Supreme authority
El Shaddai	God Almighty	Genesis 17:1	Almighty power and sufficiency
El Elyon	God Most High	Genesis 14:18–22	Supremacy
El Olam	Everlasting God	Genesis 21:33	Eternity
El Roi	God who sees me	Genesis 16:13	Divine sight and care
Elohim	God / mighty Creator	Genesis 1:1	Creation and divine power
Adonai	Lord / Master	Throughout the OT	Lordship and authority

YHWH / Jehovah

Meaning: The LORD; covenant name of God
Primary KJV Scripture: Exodus 3:14–15; 6:3
Revelation: The self-existent, covenant-keeping God

Jehovah-Jireh

Meaning: The LORD will provide
Primary KJV Scripture: Genesis 22:14
Revelation: Provision

Jehovah-Rapha

Meaning: The LORD that healeth thee
Primary KJV Scripture: Exodus 15:26
Revelation: Healing and restoration

Jehovah-Nissi

Meaning: The LORD is my banner
Primary KJV Scripture: Exodus 17:15
Revelation: Victory and allegiance

Jehovah-Shalom

Meaning: The LORD is peace
Primary KJV Scripture: Judges 6:24
Revelation: Peace and wholeness

Jehovah-Mekoddishkem

Meaning: The LORD who sanctifies you
Primary KJV Scripture: Exodus 31:13
Revelation: Holiness and sanctification

Jehovah-Tsidkenu

Meaning: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS
Primary KJV Scripture: Jeremiah 23:6
Revelation: Righteousness

Jehovah-Shammah

Meaning: The LORD is there
Primary KJV Scripture: Ezekiel 48:35
Revelation: Presence

YHWH Ro‘i / Jehovah-Rohi

Meaning: The LORD is my shepherd
Primary KJV Scripture: Psalm 23:1
Revelation: Shepherding and care

YHWH Sabaoth

Meaning: The LORD of hosts
Primary KJV Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3; Isaiah 6:3
Revelation: Sovereignty and heavenly armies

YHWH Elyon

Meaning: The LORD Most High
Primary KJV Scripture: Psalm 7:17
Revelation: Supreme authority

El Shaddai

Meaning: God Almighty
Primary KJV Scripture: Genesis 17:1
Revelation: Almighty power and sufficiency

El Elyon

Meaning: God Most High
Primary KJV Scripture: Genesis 14:18–22
Revelation: Supremacy

El Olam

Meaning: Everlasting God
Primary KJV Scripture: Genesis 21:33
Revelation: Eternity

El Roi

Meaning: God who sees me
Primary KJV Scripture: Genesis 16:13
Revelation: Divine sight and care

Elohim

Meaning: God / mighty Creator
Primary KJV Scripture: Genesis 1:1
Revelation: Creation and divine power

Adonai

Meaning: Lord / Master
Primary KJV Scripture: Throughout the OT
Revelation: Lordship and authority

Part Seven

From the Names of the LORD to the Revelation of Christ

This is where the names become more than a word study.

The Old Testament progressively reveals the character of the LORD.

He is Jehovah-Jireh, the LORD who provides.

And in the fullness of time:

“God will provide himself a lamb.”

Genesis 22:8

John looks upon Jesus and declares:

“Behold the Lamb of God.”

John 1:29

He is Jehovah-Rapha, the LORD who heals.

Jesus walks through villages healing the sick, restoring the broken, opening blind eyes, cleansing lepers, and raising the dead.

He is Jehovah-Shalom, the LORD our peace.

Isaiah foretells a Son called:

“The Prince of Peace.”

Paul declares concerning Jesus:

“He is our peace.”

He is Jehovah-Rohi, the LORD our Shepherd.

Jesus says:

“I am the good shepherd.”

He is Jehovah-Tsidkenu, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Paul declares:

“Christ Jesus… is made unto us… righteousness.”

He is Jehovah-Shammah, THE LORD IS THERE.

Matthew announces:

“Emmanuel… God with us.”

John beholds the mystery:

“The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.”

And Revelation carries the story to its glorious conclusion:

“Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them.”

The names revealed across the centuries were never meaningless theological vocabulary.

They revealed the character of the God who was making Himself known.

And then the Word became flesh.

The Shepherd walked among His sheep.

The Healer touched the unclean.

The Provider became the Lamb.

The Righteous One bore the sins of the unrighteous.

The Prince of Peace made peace through the blood of His cross.

The Creator entered His creation.

The King became a servant.

The Lord of glory washed feet.

The Resurrection entered a grave.

The Life tasted death.

The Lamb was slain.

And the Lion prevailed.

The Scriptures invite us to follow every name, every promise, every title, every shadow, every prophecy, and every revelation until they lead our eyes again toward the One at the center of it all:

Jesus Christ.

“For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.”

Colossians 2:9

The names give us language.

The Scriptures give us revelation.

But the destination is not merely a greater vocabulary about God.

It is fascination with Him.