The compound names of God—specifically names in Hebrew that begin with Jehovah (a Latinized form of YHWH or Yahweh) and are followed by a descriptor. These names reveal God’s nature, character, and how He interacts with His people.
Here’s a complete list of the compound Jehovah names found in the Bible, along with their interpretations:
1. Jehovah-Jireh (Genesis 22:14)
“The LORD Will Provide”
God provided a ram for Abraham to sacrifice instead of Isaac.
✦ Hebrew: YHWH-Yireh
✦ Meaning: God sees ahead and provides what you need.
2. Jehovah-Rapha (Exodus 15:26)
“The LORD That Healeth Thee”
God heals diseases, broken hearts, and souls.
✦ Hebrew: YHWH-Ropheka
✦ Meaning: God is your Healer in every area.
Jehovah-Rapha
3. Jehovah-Nissi (Exodus 17:15)
“The LORD Is My Banner”
After victory over Amalek, Moses built an altar with this name.
✦ Hebrew: YHWH-Nissi
✦ Meaning: God gives you victory and leads the charge in battle.
4. Jehovah-M’Kaddesh (Leviticus 20:8)
“The LORD That Sanctifies You”
God makes you holy and sets you apart for Himself.
✦ Hebrew: YHWH-Mekoddishkem
✦ Meaning: God cleanses and consecrates you.
5. Jehovah-Shalom (Judges 6:24)
“The LORD Is Peace”
Gideon built an altar after God assured him of peace.
✦ Hebrew: YHWH-Shalom
✦ Meaning: God is your perfect peace amid chaos.
Jehovah-Shalom – The LORD Is Peace
6. Jehovah-Tsidkenu (Jeremiah 23:6)
“The LORD Our Righteousness”
Prophetic name of the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ.
✦ Hebrew: YHWH-Tsidkenu
✦ Meaning: God makes you righteous through Himself.
7. Jehovah-Raah (Psalm 23:1)
“The LORD Is My Shepherd”
David’s famous declaration in Psalm 23.
✦ Hebrew: YHWH-Ra‘ah
✦ Meaning: God leads, feeds, and protects you like a shepherd.
8. Jehovah-Shammah (Ezekiel 48:35)
“The LORD Is There”
Prophecy of God’s abiding presence in the New Jerusalem.
✦ Hebrew: YHWH-Shammah
✦ Meaning: God is always present, never leaving your side.
9. Jehovah-Sabaoth (1 Samuel 1:3, Psalm 46:7)
“The LORD of Hosts”
A military title emphasizing God’s power over angel armies.
✦ Hebrew: YHWH-Sabaoth
✦ Meaning: God commands heaven’s armies and fights for you.
