Season 1, Episode 19: “Why Does God Change His Name?”
In today’s episode, Adam and the team answer a question that’s been submitted to us multiple times: Why does God seem to change His name throughout the Bible? From Elohim to Yahweh, to Jehovah-Rapha, and more—why does God have so many names, and does this mean He’s different gods or is He changing who He is?
This episode digs into the history and meaning behind God’s names and helps clarify any confusion. We dive into how the names used in the Bible aren’t signs of a shifting God, but rather, they reveal His character and nature in different contexts. From God as the Creator (Elohim) to God as the Healer (Jehovah-Rapha), each name serves to communicate who He is, what He does, and how He interacts with His people.
You’ll also hear Adam explain how we, as humans, can relate to this—how our roles in life can take on different names and meanings based on context, but we remain the same person. In the same way, God’s names reflect different characteristics of His nature but He remains the same, ever-present and unchanging.
We’ll discuss how to approach these names, how to study them, and the importance of understanding the context and meaning behind them. Plus, Adam recommends a great resource, Blue Letter Bible, to help dive deeper into word studies and their meanings.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a greater understanding of why God uses different names and what that reveals about His relationship with us. Tune in to learn more about the God who wants to be known and is revealing Himself in ways we can understand.