Adonai – Lord and Master

Names of God

“For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord (Adonai) of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God.” (Psalm 86:5)

 Looking at the many Names of God

 Throughout the Bible, we see that God has many names and titles, all of which have a significant meaning or highlight a certain attribute of God. Over the next few days, we will look at them.

 Adonai – Lord and Master

 Adonai is a Hebrew word that translates as “Lord” or “Lord Master” from its derivation “sovereignty”. Adonai appears 335 times in the Old Testament and is one of the most prominent names used for God there. In most English translations of the Bible it is translated as “Lord” with lower case letters, whereas the name YHWH (Yahweh) is written as “LORD” with all capital letters. Many Scripture authors used Adonai as an expression of humble awe, as in “O Lord, Our Lord,” or, “O God, my God.”

Adonai is also a term of respect people throughout the Old Testament used when addressing humans who were master or lord over them. Adonai is certainly an apt title for God. While there are other lords who hold sway over limited realms, God is the Lord of all the earth.

 Therefore

 You are invited to call upon Him as your own “Lord and Master” and to experience the benefits of having Him as your Adonai.

“For you, O Lord (Adonai), are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.” (Psalm 86:5)