Names of God Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on names of god bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Exodus 3:14 (KJV)
What did God tell Moses His name was?
Answer: I AM THAT I AM
Study note. God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
Lesson 2 · Genesis 1:1 (KJV)
What does 'Elohim' mean?
Answer: The one God / God Almighty
Study note. Elohim is the Hebrew word for God, used from Genesis 1:1 onward.
Lesson 3 · Genesis 22:14 (KJV)
What does Jehovah-jireh mean?
Answer: The LORD will provide
Study note. Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.
Lesson 4 · Exodus 15:26 (KJV)
What does Jehovah-rapha mean?
Answer: The LORD that healeth thee
Study note. I am the LORD that healeth thee.
Lesson 5 · Judges 6:24 (KJV)
What does Jehovah-shalom mean?
Answer: The LORD is peace
Study note. Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovah-shalom.
Lesson 6 · Matthew 1:23 (KJV)
What name means 'God with us'?
Answer: Emmanuel
Study note. Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel… God with us.
Lesson 7 · Genesis 16:13 (KJV)
What did Hagar call the LORD who saw her?
Answer: El Roi — the God that seeth me
Study note. She called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?
Lesson 8 · Genesis 32:30 (KJV)
What name did Jacob give to the place where he wrestled?
Answer: Peniel — I have seen God face to face
Study note. Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.
Lesson 9 · Psalms 23:1 (KJV)
Complete: 'The LORD is my ___; I shall not want.'
Answer: shepherd
Study note. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Lesson 10 · Exodus 6:3 (KJV)
What does 'El Shaddai' mean?
Answer: God Almighty / the all-sufficient God
Study note. I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does names of god bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?