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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat we learn from the name Elohim is that God is the Creator of all that exists, the supreme Being, endowed with absolute power. He is above all things and is the source of all life. Elohim reminds us that creation was intentional, and that there is purpose in everything He has made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
YHWH (Yahweh or Jehovah): the eternal and immutable God<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Another important name for God in the Bible is YHWH<\/strong>often translated as Sir<\/strong> in the Portuguese versions. This is God's most sacred name, revealed to Moses in the episode of the burning bush: \"I am that I am\" (Exodus 3:14). YHWH means \"He who is\" or \"He who exists by Himself\", indicating that God is eternal, immutable and self-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This name reveals that God doesn't depend on anything or anyone to exist. He always has been and always will be. His immutability is a comfort to believers because, in a world full of change, we can trust that God is constant and His purposes remain firm. YHWH is a reminder that He is faithful to His promises, for who He is does not change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adonai<\/strong> is another name used in the Bible for God and means Sir<\/strong> or Master<\/strong>. It expresses God's sovereignty over all creation. Unlike YHWH, which emphasizes God's eternal being, Adonai focuses on His rule and authority over everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This name reminds us that God is the Lord of all things, and as his servants, we must live in obedience to his will. To recognize God as Adonai is to acknowledge that He has total control over the universe and over our lives. It is an invitation to submission and trust in His wisdom and direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n El Shaddai<\/strong> is translated as Almighty God<\/strong>and emphasizes God's absolute power over all circumstances. It first appears in Genesis 17:1, when God makes a covenant with Abraham, promising him descendants despite his advanced age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This name teaches us that nothing is impossible for God. El Shaddai is the God who overcomes human limitations, who performs miracles and who fulfills His promises. In moments of weakness or difficulty, remembering that God is El Shaddai brings comfort, because He is strong enough to take care of us and carry us through, even when everything seems impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n El Roi<\/strong> means The God who sees<\/strong> and is used in Genesis 16:13, when Hagar, Sarah's handmaid, runs away from her mistress and finds herself alone in the desert. There, God finds her and promises her protection and blessing. In response, Hagar calls God El Roi, because he has seen her in her suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This name reveals God's personal and attentive care. He is not just the distant Creator, but is intimately involved in the lives of those who love Him. El Roi comforts us by reminding us that God sees every detail of our lives, including our moments of pain and loneliness, and that He cares for us with compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jehovah Jir\u00e9<\/strong> is the name Abraham uses to describe God after He provides a ram to be sacrificed in place of his son, Isaac. \"And Abraham called the name of the place, The Lord will provide\" (Genesis 22:14). This name expresses divine providence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jehovah Jireh teaches us that God is our Provider, supplying our needs, often in ways we don't expect. He sees what we need and is always on the lookout to provide, not only what we need materially, but also emotionally and spiritually. To trust in Jehovah Jireh is to believe that He will never abandon us in our time of need.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAdonai: the sovereign Lord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
El Shaddai: the Almighty God<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
El Roi: the God who sees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Jehovah Jireh: the Lord will provide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Jehovah Nissi: the Lord is my banner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n