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! *·** Theology Proper **·*
*Lecture Nineteen: The Existence of God*
TH330 Systematic Theology I · Moody Bible Institute · Dr.
Richard M. Weber
! *I.
*The Biblical “Name”
“[A] name in Bible times was more than an identification; it was descriptive of its bearer, often revealing some characteristic of a person.”
(Charles C. Ryrie, /Basic Theology/, 57)
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*II.
*Elohim
A. The Usage of the Name “Elohim”
Ex 12:12.
God says, “On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn – both men and animals – and I will bring judgment on all the /gods/ of Egpyt.”
(Cf.
Gen 35:2, 4; Ex 23:24)
Ex 18:11.
Jethro says, “Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other /gods/…”
Gen 1:1.
“In the beginning /God/ created the heavens and the earth.”
B.
The Meaning of the Name “Elohim”
1.
The Derivation of the Word
2.
The Significance of the Plural Form
a.
“Elohim” Could Be a Polytheistic Plural
to suggest that the Hebrews came out of a polytheistic background and held onto that.
However, Hebrews didn’t evolve from a polytheistic background.
b.
“Elohim” Could Be a Trinitarian Plural
Could be suggesting that God is trinity.
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c.
“Elohim” Could Be a Majestic Plural
· could be suggesting God’s majesty over all things.
Gen 1:1.
“In the beginning /God/ created the heavens and the earth.”
Jon 1:9.
Jonah says, “I am a Hebrew and I worship the Lord, the /God/ of heaven, who made the sea and the land.”
(Cf.
Isa 45:18)
Ps 50:6.
“And the heavens proclaim his righteousness, for /God/ himself is judge.”
(cf.
Isa 58:11)
C.
“Elohim” as Part of Compound Names
1.
“El Shaddai” – God of the mountain?
Gen 17:1.
“When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am /God Almighty/; walk before me and be blameless.”
Gen 28:3.
“May /God Almighty/ bless you and make you fruitful and increase your numbers until you become a community of people.”
(cf.
Gen 35:11; Ex 6:3)
2.
“El Elyon” God most high
Gen 14:18-19.
“Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine.
He was priest of God Most High (El Elyon), and he blessed Abram…”
3.
“El Olam”
Gen 21:33.
“Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the Lord, the /Eternal God/.” (cf.
Ps 100:5; 103:17)
4.
“El Roi”
Gen 16:13.
“[Hagar] gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: ‘You are /the God who sees me/,’ for she said, ‘I have now seen the One who sees me.’”
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*III.
*Yahweh
A.
The Origin of the Name “Yahweh”
Root Hebrew term for essence and existence.
God is the God Who simply is.
B.
The Revelation of the Name “Yahweh”
Gen 4:1.
“With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.”
(cf.
Gen 4:26)
Gen 9:26.
“[Noah] said, ‘Blessed be the Lord, the God of Shem!”
Gen 15:2.
“Abram said, ‘O Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless…?” (cf.
v8; 12:8)
Ex 3:14.
“God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM [or I WILL BE WHAT I WILL BE].
This is what you are to say to the Israelites: “I AM has sent me to you.”’”
It was the sacred name of God, and they treated it with respect.
Ex. 6:3.
“I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty (/El Shaddai/) but by my name the Lord (/Yahweh/) I did not make myself known to them.”
C.
The Sacredness of the Name “Yahweh”
D.
The Significance of the Name “Yahweh”
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E.
“Yahweh” as Part of Compound Names
1.
“Yahweh Jireh”
Gen 22:14.
“So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide (/Yahweh Jireh/).”
2.
“Yahweh Nissi”
Ex 17:15.
“Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner (/Yahweh Nissi/).”
3.
“Yahweh Elohim Israel”
Judg 5:3.
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