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B. El Elyon

1. Translated “God Most High” 2. This terms refers to the supremacy of God.

3. Yahweh God is a god above all so-called gods (cf. Genesis 14:18–22). Melchizedek recognized him as “God Most High” inasmuch as he is possessor of heaven and earth (v. 19). C. El Olam 1. Translated the “Everlasting God” 2. Emphasizes the unchanging character of God (Genesis 21:33; Isaiah 40:28) D. Yahweh compound names 1. Adonai-Yahweh, “ The Lord our Sovereign ,” Genesis 15:2, 8 2. Yahweh-Jireh, “ The Lord will provide ,” Genesis 22:14 3. Yahweh Elohim, “ The Lord God ,” Genesis 2:4-25 4. Yahweh-Nissi , “ The Lord our banner ,” Exodus 17:15 5. Yahweh-Rapha, “ The Lord our healer ,” Exodus 15:26 6. Yahweh-Rohi, “ The Lord our shepherd ,” Psalm 23:1 7. Yahweh-Shammah, “ The Lord is there ,” Ezekiel 48:35 8. Yahweh-Hoseenu, “ The Lord our Maker ,” Psalm 95:6 9. Yahweh-Shalom, “ The Lord our peace ,” Judges 6:24 10. Yahweh-Sabbaoth, “ The Lord of armies ,” 1 Samuel 1:3 11. Yahweh-Mekaddishkem, “ The Lord your sanctifier ,” Exodus 31:13 12. Yahweh-Tsidkenu, “ The Lord our righteousness ,” Jeremiah 23:6