| author | Alan Dipert
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| committer | Alan Dipert
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diff --git a/md/CovenantNamesOfGod.md b/md/CovenantNamesOfGod.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7902b93 --- /dev/null +++ b/md/CovenantNamesOfGod.md @@ -0,0 +1,81 @@ +# CovenantNamesOfGod + +- Added November 19th 2025 + +This companion table lists the covenant-compound names built from YHWH, highlighting how each title emerged in Israel's story and how Christ fulfills the promise tied to it. + +Old Testament passages link to the NIV for clarity, while New Testament passages point to the ESV. + +<table class="definition-table"> + <thead> + <tr> + <th>Language</th> + <th>Meaning</th> + <th>Key References</th> + <th>Christian Interpretation</th> + <th>Significance</th> + </tr> + </thead> + <tbody> + <tr class="name-row"> + <th colspan="5"><strong>YHWH Jireh (יהוה יִרְאֶה)</strong></th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td>Hebrew</td> + <td>“The LORD will provide”</td> + <td><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+22%3A14&version=NIV">Gen 22:14</a></td> + <td>Foreshadows the Father providing the substitute Lamb in Christ</td> + <td>Assures believers that God supplies the sacrifice and every covenant need</td> + </tr> + <tr class="name-row"> + <th colspan="5"><strong>YHWH Rapha (יהוה רָפָא)</strong></th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td>Hebrew</td> + <td>“The LORD who heals”</td> + <td><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+15%3A26&version=NIV">Ex 15:26</a></td> + <td>Christ fulfills the promise by healing sin and sickness (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+8%3A17&version=ESV">Matt 8:17</a>)</td> + <td>Confirms that God mends both bodies and covenant relationship</td> + </tr> + <tr class="name-row"> + <th colspan="5"><strong>YHWH Nissi (יהוה נִסִּי)</strong></th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td>Hebrew</td> + <td>“The LORD is my banner”</td> + <td><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+17%3A15&version=NIV">Ex 17:15</a></td> + <td>Previews Christ as the banner under whom God's people conquer</td> + <td>Assures the church that God leads and secures every battle</td> + </tr> + <tr class="name-row"> + <th colspan="5"><strong>YHWH Shalom (יהוה שָׁלוֹם)</strong></th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td>Hebrew</td> + <td>“The LORD is peace”</td> + <td><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges+6%3A24&version=NIV">Judg 6:24</a></td> + <td>Points to Jesus, our peace, reconciling God and humanity (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+2%3A14&version=ESV">Eph 2:14</a>)</td> + <td>Reminds disciples that lasting shalom flows from God’s presence</td> + </tr> + <tr class="name-row"> + <th colspan="5"><strong>YHWH Tsidkenu (יהוה צִדְקֵנוּ)</strong></th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td>Hebrew</td> + <td>“The LORD our righteousness”</td> + <td><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+23%3A6&version=NIV">Jer 23:6</a>; <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+33%3A16&version=NIV">Jer 33:16</a></td> + <td>Fulfilled when Christ becomes our righteousness (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+1%3A30&version=ESV">1 Cor 1:30</a>)</td> + <td>Highlights justification as God’s own gift</td> + </tr> + <tr class="name-row"> + <th colspan="5"><strong>YHWH Shammah (יהוה שָׁמָּה)</strong></th> + </tr> + <tr> + <td>Hebrew</td> + <td>“The LORD is there”</td> + <td><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel+48%3A35&version=NIV">Ezek 48:35</a></td> + <td>Anticipates Christ’s abiding presence with His church (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+28%3A20&version=ESV">Matt 28:20</a>)</td> + <td>Promises that God dwells permanently with His people</td> + </tr> + </tbody> +</table> diff --git a/md/Home.md b/md/Home.md index dc67785..e86b376 100644 --- a/md/Home.md +++ b/md/Home.md @@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ Updates | Date | Note | |:-----------|:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| +| 2025-11-19 | Added [CovenantNamesOfGod](./CovenantNamesOfGod.md) to gather the covenant-compound YHWH titles in one reference. | | 2025-11-19 | Added [NamesOfGod](./NamesOfGod.md), a table of divine titles with linked NIV/ESV references and interpretive notes. | | 2025-11-15 | Added [BeNotAfraid](./BeNotAfraid.md), reflecting on why AI should prompt wonder rather than fear. | | 2025-11-14 | Added [RandallRDipertEulogy](./RandallRDipertEulogy.md), a Markdown copy of the eulogy I wrote for my dad. | diff --git a/md/NamesOfGod.md b/md/NamesOfGod.md index c420bce..93fcacb 100644 --- a/md/NamesOfGod.md +++ b/md/NamesOfGod.md @@ -2,9 +2,9 @@ - Added November 19th 2025 -When we speak of the names of God we are not dabbling in poetic ornaments, but standing on holy ground where the self-revealing Lord discloses His character and covenant. This table lists 25 major divine names, showing their language, meaning, key biblical references, New Testament interpretation, and theological significance. +When we speak of the names of God we are not dabbling in poetic ornaments, but standing on holy ground where the self-revealing Lord discloses His character and covenant. This table lists major divine names, showing their language, meaning, key biblical references, New Testament interpretation, and theological significance. -Old Testament passages link to the NIV for its clear contemporary diction, while New Testament passages point to the ESV to retain the formal tone many readers expect when tracing apostolic teaching. +Old Testament passages link to the NIV for its clear contemporary diction, while New Testament passages point to the ESV to retain the formal tone many readers expect when tracing apostolic teaching. For covenant-compound titles such as YHWH Rapha and YHWH Shalom, see [CovenantNamesOfGod](./CovenantNamesOfGod.md). <table class="definition-table"> <thead> @@ -27,56 +27,6 @@ Old Testament passages link to the NIV for its clear contemporary diction, while <td>Jesus claims this name implicitly (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+8%3A58&version=ESV">John 8:58</a>); identifies Christ with the God of Israel</td> <td>Covenant name of God; expresses His self-existence and faithfulness</td> </tr> - <tr class="name-row"> - <th colspan="5"><strong>YHWH Rapha (יהוה רָפָא)</strong> <em>(covenant name)</em></th> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Hebrew</td> - <td>"The LORD who heals"</td> - <td><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+15%3A26&version=NIV">Ex 15:26</a></td> - <td>Christ fulfills the promise by healing sin and sickness (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+8%3A17&version=ESV">Matt 8:17</a>)</td> - <td>Assures Israel and the church that God mends both bodies and covenant breach</td> - </tr> - <tr class="name-row"> - <th colspan="5"><strong>YHWH Nissi (יהוה נִסִּי)</strong> <em>(covenant name)</em></th> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Hebrew</td> - <td>"The LORD is my banner"</td> - <td><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+17%3A15&version=NIV">Ex 17:15</a></td> - <td>Previews Christ as the banner under whom God's people conquer</td> - <td>Assures believers that God leads every battle for His covenant people</td> - </tr> - <tr class="name-row"> - <th colspan="5"><strong>YHWH Shalom (יהוה שָׁלוֹם)</strong> <em>(covenant name)</em></th> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Hebrew</td> - <td>"The LORD is peace"</td> - <td><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges+6%3A24&version=NIV">Judg 6:24</a></td> - <td>Points to Jesus, our peace, reconciling God and humanity (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+2%3A14&version=ESV">Eph 2:14</a>)</td> - <td>Reminds the church that true shalom flows from God’s presence</td> - </tr> - <tr class="name-row"> - <th colspan="5"><strong>YHWH Tsidkenu (יהוה צִדְקֵנוּ)</strong> <em>(covenant name)</em></th> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Hebrew</td> - <td>"The LORD our righteousness"</td> - <td><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+23%3A6&version=NIV">Jer 23:6</a>; <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+33%3A16&version=NIV">Jer 33:16</a></td> - <td>Jeremiah's messianic promise fulfilled when Christ becomes our righteousness (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+1%3A30&version=ESV">1 Cor 1:30</a>)</td> - <td>Highlights justification as the LORD’s gift rather than human merit</td> - </tr> - <tr class="name-row"> - <th colspan="5"><strong>YHWH Shammah (יהוה שָׁמָּה)</strong> <em>(covenant name)</em></th> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Hebrew</td> - <td>"The LORD is there"</td> - <td><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel+48%3A35&version=NIV">Ezek 48:35</a></td> - <td>Anticipates Christ’s abiding presence with His church (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+28%3A20&version=ESV">Matt 28:20</a>)</td> - <td>Promises that God dwells permanently with His people</td> - </tr> <tr class="name-row"> <th colspan="5"><strong>Yah / Jah (יָהּ)</strong></th> </tr> @@ -197,16 +147,6 @@ Old Testament passages link to the NIV for its clear contemporary diction, while <td>Christ sees and knows His people (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A14&version=ESV">John 10:14</a>)</td> <td>Divine compassion, presence with the suffering</td> </tr> - <tr class="name-row"> - <th colspan="5"><strong>YHWH Jireh (יהוה יִרְאֶה)</strong></th> - </tr> - <tr> - <td>Hebrew</td> - <td>"The LORD will provide"</td> - <td><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+22%3A14&version=NIV">Gen 22:14</a></td> - <td>Foreshadows the Father providing the substitute Lamb in Christ</td> - <td>Assures believers that God supplies the sacrifice and every covenant need</td> - </tr> <tr class="name-row"> <th colspan="5"><strong>Elah (אֱלָה)</strong></th> </tr> diff --git a/md/Writings.md b/md/Writings.md index 2754df1..eec538a 100644 --- a/md/Writings.md +++ b/md/Writings.md @@ -6,3 +6,4 @@ I keep long-form pieces here when I want to explore a topic beyond a paragraph o * [RandallRDipertEulogy](./RandallRDipertEulogy.md) shares the eulogy I gave for my dad and the lessons I carry forward. * [BeNotAfraid](./BeNotAfraid.md) offers a reminder not to fear AI and to keep our gaze on the Creator who loves us. * [NamesOfGod](./NamesOfGod.md) catalogs key divine titles with their meanings, biblical anchors, and implications for Christian faith. +* [CovenantNamesOfGod](./CovenantNamesOfGod.md) surveys the covenant-combined YHWH titles and how Christ fulfills each promise.