is "God" a name or title?

[dakota190]

i have seen a list of the names of "God" and in the bible he "God" refers to himself, i am the God of your fathers, i am the God of abraham, isaacc and jacob. where is God listed as his name?

[Ovedya]

God is a title, a designation. YHVH is His name.

[Guest EdenDove]

God has many names, God being one them, Jehova and Yahweh being others. So far those are the three most well known I think, but God is His name, not a title.

[Ovedya]

Actually "God" is a generic term, even though in some cases it is used to specifically identify a specific aspect of who God is (eg. "The God of Abraham...of Isaac...of Jacob," etc.). There are very specific names of God in the Bible, including the various names with "Jehovah" as part of the word.

[Guest shiloh357]

God has many names, God being one them, Jehova and Yahweh being others. So far those are the three most well known I think, but God is His name, not a title.

I am sorry, but that not accurate. Elohim (God) tells us what He is not WHO He is. When God is dealing with man, He is YHVH. With the rest of nonhuman creation, He is Elohim. Only man knows Him by Name. Jehovah is not different than Yahweh. Both are an English attempt at pronouncing YHVH. God is title denoting what He is. Whoever led you to believe it to be His Name, was wrong.

[dakota190]

thank you shiloh357. you put it in a more concise manner with more knowledge than i could have. for some reason suddenly of late it occured to me that "God" was a title, the uses in the bible seemed to support my opinion (hopefully an insight). this was not for the purpose of excusing any verbal behavior, since my salvation i have improved greatly in that respect. (may God sit on my shoulder in a heated argument) a close christian friend informed me that i say "God" alot, just in general conversation which i was not aware of, not in a cursing or disrespectful manner, but rather as exclamation and general terms. i have been trying to be more aware so as to break the habit. i don't want to act in a manner that would hurt my witness or cause someone to stumble. i still desired an answer to my sudden query. thank you i will continue to watch for my own knowledge.

[Can Do (Phil 4:13)]

I call Him Father. For me there is no greater title, Name or display of loving affection for my Creator.

[Fiosh]

I call Him Father. For me there is no greater title, Name or display of loving affection for my Creator.

A few times at my lowest & weakest, I've asked, "Please hold me, Daddy".

[Can Do (Phil 4:13)]

Yes Fiosh, and don't you love the depth of intimacy that comes with calling Him Daddy

[elkieDannsa' Air An Drochaid]

Important to remember is that there is no other name given in heaven or upon earth by which men may be saved than JESUS, Name above all names.

Calling on TheLORDGOD is also good. Many thoughts on the Jehovah pronounciation. YHWH

But, it is in Jesus Name we are saved and we must call upon Jesus to be saved.

Along with names, remember the Bible warns in the last days they will curse by the name that we worship, that Holy Name by which we were saved!

And don't we hear it all to often. Sometimes I say , why don't you say oh budda? Do you even knw why you are saying JEsus as a curse word, the Name we worship?! Make them think a little.

I call upon HIm by many ways in private worship and devotional. AS my Father , My Lord, My Creator.

Abba.

But, when ever GOD is capitolised God, it does mean the only God and creator , or it should anyway.

The Names of JEsus are wonderful as they describe WHO He is. father, Wonderful Councelor, SAviour, Friend,so many.

Beautiful Names.

but I believe we should never use the word god or name of God in vain.

A lovely study is to see the definition of the name of JESUS ,Immanuel,God wiht us . HE is the I AM. AS EJsus said, the Bible is written to be witness of me. BUt, you won't come to me(those who aren't believing in JEsus;but in their studies or soem other ) FOr salvation is of JESUS CHrist.

blessings,

elkie