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. For the broader list of divine titles, see NamesOfGod.
Old Testament passages link to the NIV for clarity, while New Testament passages point to the ESV.
| Language | Meaning | Key References | Christian Interpretation | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YHWH Jireh (יהוה יִרְאֶה) | ||||
| Hebrew | “The LORD will provide” | Gen 22:14 | Foreshadows the Father providing the substitute Lamb in Christ | Assures believers that God supplies the sacrifice and every covenant need |
| YHWH Rapha (יהוה רָפָא) | ||||
| Hebrew | “The LORD who heals” | Ex 15:26 | Christ fulfills the promise by healing sin and sickness (Matt 8:17) | Confirms that God mends both bodies and covenant relationship |
| YHWH Nissi (יהוה נִסִּי) | ||||
| Hebrew | “The LORD is my banner” | Ex 17:15 | Previews Christ as the banner under whom God's people conquer | Assures the church that God leads and secures every battle |
| YHWH Shalom (יהוה שָׁלוֹם) | ||||
| Hebrew | “The LORD is peace” | Judg 6:24 | Points to Jesus, our peace, reconciling God and humanity (Eph 2:14) | Reminds disciples that lasting shalom flows from God’s presence |
| YHWH Tsidkenu (יהוה צִדְקֵנוּ) | ||||
| Hebrew | “The LORD our righteousness” | Jer 23:6; Jer 33:16 | Fulfilled when Christ becomes our righteousness (1 Cor 1:30) | Highlights justification as God’s own gift |
| YHWH Ra‘ah (יהוה רֹעִי) | ||||
| Hebrew | “The LORD is my shepherd” | Ps 23:1 | Jesus identifies Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life (John 10:11) | Assures God’s people of His guidance, protection, and provision |
| YHWH Shammah (יהוה שָׁמָּה) | ||||
| Hebrew | “The LORD is there” | Ezek 48:35 | Anticipates Christ’s abiding presence with His church (Matt 28:20) | Promises that God dwells permanently with His people |
| YHWH Mekaddishkem (יהוה מְקַדִּשְׁכֶם) | ||||
| Hebrew | “The LORD who sanctifies you” | Ex 31:13 | Christ sanctifies His people by the Spirit (1 Thess 5:23) | Reassures believers that holiness is God’s work in them |