A note on wording: We use Jehovah throughout this list as a familiar English rendering of God’s covenant name. Some people prefer Yahweh, which refers to the same divine name in the Old Testament. Either wording may be used according to personal preference or tradition.

Name of God - Meaning - Short Prayer

Jehovah / Yahweh

“I AM,” the self-existent, covenant-keeping God (Exodus 3:14–15)

Lord, thank You for being constant, faithful, and near. Help me rest in who You are.

Jehovah Jireh

The LORD will provide (Genesis 22:14)

Lord, I trust that You know my needs and will provide in Your perfect timing.

Jehovah Rapha

The LORD who heals (Exodus 15:26)

Lord, bring healing to the places in me that are weary, wounded, or afraid.

Jehovah Nissi

The LORD is my banner (Exodus 17:15)

Lord, go before me and help me remember that I do not face my battles alone.

Jehovah Shalom

The LORD is peace (Judges 6:24)

Lord, quiet my heart with Your peace and help me feel safe in Your presence.

Jehovah Sabaoth

The LORD of Hosts / The LORD of Armies (1 Samuel 1:3; Isaiah)

Lord, remind me that You are mighty, powerful, and able to fight for me.

Jehovah Raah

The LORD is my shepherd (Psalm 23:1)

Lord, gently lead me, care for me, and guide me in the way I should go.

Jehovah Tsidkenu

The LORD our righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6)

Lord, thank You that my hope is not in my own goodness, but in Your righteousness.

Jehovah Shammah

The LORD is there (Ezekiel 48:35)

Lord, help me remember that You are with me, even when I feel alone.

El / Elohim

God; strong Creator God (Genesis 1:1)

Creator God, thank You for holding all things together, including my life.

El Elyon

God Most High (Genesis 14:18–20)

Lord Most High, lift my eyes above my circumstances and help me trust Your authority.

El Shaddai

God Almighty (Genesis 17:1)

Almighty God, strengthen my faith and help me lean on Your power, not my own.

El Olam

Everlasting God (Genesis 21:33)

Everlasting God, thank You that Your love, wisdom, and faithfulness never run out.

El Roi

The God who sees me (Genesis 16:13)

Lord, thank You for seeing me fully, loving me deeply, and never forgetting me.

Adonai

Lord or Master (Used throughout the Old Testament)

Lord, I surrender my plans to You and trust Your loving leadership over my life.

Qedosh Yisrael

The Holy One of Israel (Common in Isaiah)

Holy God, draw my heart closer to You and make my life reflect Your goodness.

Abir Yaakov

Mighty One of Jacob (Genesis 49:24; Isaiah 49:26)

Mighty God, be my strength when I feel weak and my help when I feel overwhelmed.

Elohei Avraham, Yitzchak, v’Yaakov

God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Exodus 3:6)

God of generations, thank You for keeping Your promises and guiding Your people faithfully.

Melek

King (Psalm 10:16; Isaiah 6:5)

King of my heart, rule over my thoughts, my choices, and my day with grace.

Go’el

Redeemer (Isaiah 41:14; Job 19:25)

Redeemer, thank You for restoring what is broken and bringing hope where I need it most.

Tsur

Rock (Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 18:2)

Lord, be my steady Rock when life feels uncertain or hard to carry.

Magen

Shield (Genesis 15:1; Psalm 3:3)

Lord, cover me with Your protection and help me feel secure in Your care.

Father

Fatherly care, love, and relationship (Isaiah 63:16; Malachi 2:10)

Father, remind me that I am loved, held, and never outside of Your care.

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