Names of God

Paraklētos (par-ak'-lay-tos), according to the Greek Strong’s Dictionary, is a singular masculine noun that means an intercessor, consoler. It can also mean advocate, comforter, or helper. An advocate, as used in this Name, is someone who appears in another’s behalf. An advocate’s role is to fight for someone, especially for a person’s rights. To put it into perspective, it is like a defense attorney. So, if you’re needing a defensive attorney, then that means there is a plaintiff or prosecutor.

This name of God requires three words in the Greek, “Theos Monos Sophos”. Theos is the Greek word for God, as Kevin went over previously. Monos is the Greek word for only, sole, alone, or without others as the Strong’s Dictionary suggests. The Mounce Greek Dictionary defines it as without accompaniment and not multiplied by reproduction. The BDAG Lexicon states that it means the only entity in a class. Sophos, according to the Strong’s dictionary suggests that it means wise as in a quality. The Thayer Greek Dictionary states that Sophos means skilled, expert, wise. Finally, the BDAG Lexicon states that is means pertaining how to do something in a skillful manner, clever, skillful, or experienced.

According to the Greek Strong's Dictionary, Theos (theh’-os) means of certain affinity; a deity, especially the supreme Divinity, God. Pas means all, any, every, the whole: - all (manner of, means), always, daily. The meaning of Paraklesis (par-ak'-lay-sis) is imploration, solace: - comfort, consolation, exhortation, intreaty. Diving deeper into these verses, we read that Paul is testifying that Jesus is God of all comfort. Not just for headaches or stomach pains…of ALL COMFORTS!

Originally, there is not a hyphen between Jehovah and Nissi. To make it more readable and distinguishable between the two words being used, a hyphen is normally used in modern day. There are actually three Hebrew words that translates to the English term “banner”; degel, ‘ôt, and nēs (or nissi). Degel is more often translated as banner or flag. ‘Ôt, according to Strong's definitions, is a feminine noun that means a signal flag (figuratively or literally), beacon, monument, etc. Nissi or nēs is a masculine noun in Hebrew that translates, according to the Wycliffe Bible Dictionary, as lifted up or exalted. Given the incident that happened prior to building the alter, it is more than likely the name Nissi was used instead of Degal or ‘Ôt.