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Introduction
This evening we continue our study of God’s names as noted within the pages of Scripture.
As you recall, the Word of God is God’s revelation of Himself to us.
It is through the lenses of these pages we can see, know, and understand God as He has chosen to reveal Himself.
It is important to understand that we can only know God when we read His Word and have His Spirit to guide us.
And, as you are already aware, you cannot have His Spirit until you first accept His Son.
Currently, in our study of God’s names, we are working through the compound names associated with His name, YHWH (Jehovah).
This evening we are going to fill in the fifth box on your chart.
You should chart so be like the one on the screen.
YHWH Rohi (The LORD is My Shepherd)
YHWH Jireh (The LORD will Provide)
YHWH Nissi (The LORD my Banner)
YHWH Shalom (The LORD is my peace)
Now fill in the next box with...
YHWH Tsabaoth (The LORD of hosts)
For this name, we are going to start in the New Testament.
This is change from the other names as we started in the Old Testament.
Don’t worry for we will be going back to the Old Testament shortly.
However, for now, I would like to direct your attention to a couple of New Testament passages as we begin this study.
You will note that in these two verses we have the word “sabaoth.”
This is a transliteration and not a translation.
A transliteration is when translators transcribe a word phonetically from one language to another.
In other words, they give the exact word as it is in the original language but using similar pronunciations in the second language.
So, for instance, the word “sabaoth” was transcribed letter for letter into the Greek language.
Thus, in our English Bible, we get the same word as in the Old Testament.
We see that more in a bit.
In the Old Testament, you will find the phrase “The LORD of hosts” listed many, many times.
My research showed it is used 245 times in Scripture and in 235 different verses.
Here are couple of examples.
The Hebrew word “tsaboath” (transliterated in the New Testament as “saboath”) is rendered several different ways.
Host (as in a vast multitude)
Army/Armies
War
“that were able to go forth to war”
Service
Bands of Soldiers for War
Company (1 verse only)
As you surmise, this word is directly related to soldiers enlisted to do battle.
The very first time we see Jehovah’s name associated with the word “sabaoth” is in...
Now, remember that Samuel is the human scribe chosen to pen the words of God in the Book of Samuel.
So, Samuel becomes the first person to use the term “The LORD of hosts.”
One other thing to note is this.
The word “sabbath” and the words “sabaoth” are two different words.
They are not the same and should not be confuse with each other.
As you study through the Old Testament, we find that many of the prophets employed “The LORD of hosts [YHWH Tsaboath]” quite frequently.
Isaiah and Jeremiah especially were fond of using it.
It is used sixty times in Isaiah and seventy times in Jeremiah.
In the short book of Haggai, it appears fourteen times.
Malachi uses it twenty-four times.
Now, remember when we were talking about just the word “sabaoth” and we noted its usage in the Old Testament?
It is used first in Genesis 2:1
As we noted then, the word “saboath” or “hosts” was used to designate all the heavenly bodies that God created.
Every single star, planet, and constellation was created by God and there is a vast multitude of them.
He is the YHWH (Jehovah) of the entire universe.
One last interesting connection between the phrase “the LORD of hosts” and the prophets is found in the book of Zechariah.
Just like the other prophets, Zechariah employs this name of God heavily.
What is interesting is this?
Zecharian spends a large amount of time talking about God’s judgement versus God’s blessings upon Israel.
Quite frequently, Zechariah employs this formula.
The reference here is to the coming millennial kingdom.
At that time, the LORD of hosts to whom all things belong will once again possess all things as He should.
Consequently, His kingdom will be a great kingdom of blessing as He will be in complete control of all things.
Now let me circle back around one more time to give you another equation for this particular name.
Moses used this name in slightly different manner.
Look at Exodus 12:41
Now, note that he uses it as “the hosts of the LORD (YHWH/Jehovah).”
Instead of saying “the LORD of hosts,” we have “the hosts of the LORD.”
Later, as we get further into God’s dealings with Israel as they journeyed towards Canaan, the word begins to imply an army.
Israel became a mighty army marching out of bondage to freedom.
Throughout their journey, they face many trials, tribulations and battles.
Thus, they were indeed the “hosts of the LORD” of the “the army of Jehovah.”
Later, as Joshua is about lead Israel in their conquest, we find this story.
Note that the warrior standing before Joshua identifies Himself as “captain of the host of the Lord.”
Literally, this warrior was the Commander of Jehovah’s Army.
Let me ask you this.
Who was this warrior?
Personally, I believe this was the Lord Jesus Christ.
We often call such revelations of Christ in the Old Testament as theophanies.
Christ visibly manifested Himself to Gideon as assurance that Israel would indeed succeed in their conquest of Canaan.
Was was Joshua’s reaction?
He fell to the earth and worshipped Him with a humble request for instructions.
He humbled himself for the Lord and made himself ready to obey.
Taking all that we have learned, we can boil the name Jehovah-Tsaboath down this one statement.
YHWH (Jehovah) is the LORD of all might and power ruling over both material and spiritual.
He is all-possessing and all-controlling.
With that in mind, let’s consider the scope of His name Jehovah-Tsaboath.
He is LORD of All Angelic Hosts
We just celebrated Christmas.
Each Christmas we spend time thinking and reading the Christmas story as we did this Christmas.
In that story are the angels singing and praising God as they appeared to the shepherds.
Remember the verse that says...
Throughout God’s Word, we find angels described as “the host of heaven.”
In the Psalms, the term “ministers” is used to refer to these majestic beings.
Over in Nehemiah, we read.
Many times we see angles as an extension for God’s divine authority and always acting in accordance with His will.
No one knows the exact number of angels outside of God.
However, ten thousand times ten thousand pretty much sums it up.
When we consider this vast multitude of angelic beings, we understand that the LORD Jehovah is the LORD of Angels.
That thought should be one of great comfort to us as believers.
No matter who difficult things might become here on earth, our God has at His disposal an immense, invisible, and invincible army ready to engage at a moment’s notice on our behalf.
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