251. What is meant by "God's name"?
God and His name cannot be separated. His name includes who He is, what He does, and His very presence among us.
Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD; that is My name; My glory I give to no other, nor My praise to carved idols.
Psalm 9:1-2 I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of Your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.
Numbers 6:23-27 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. “So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.”
Exodus 20:24 In every place where I cause My name to be remembered I will come to you and bless you.
Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered in My name, there am I among them.
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