THE NAMES OF GOD

NAMES OF GOD IN THE BIBLE: A DISPENSATIONAL APPROACH : PROF. M. M. NINAN
R. Abba b. Mammel said: God said to Moses:
‘Thou wishest to know My name.
Well, I am called according to My work;
sometimes I am called “Almighty God”, “Lord of Hosts”, “God”, “Lord”.
When I am judging created beings, I am called “God” (Elohim),
and when I am waging war against the wicked, I am called “El Shaddai” (Almighty God),
and when I am merciful towards My world, I am called “Adonai”, for “Adonai” refers to the Attribute of
Mercy, as it is said: The Lord, the Lord (Adonai, Adonai), God, merciful and gracious.
Hence I am that I am in virtue of My deeds.’
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