'Name' in the Bible

The king said to him, "How many times must I make you solemnly promise in the name of the Lord to tell me only the truth?"

Uzziah was sixteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for fifty-two years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Jecholiah, who was from Jerusalem.

The rest of the events of Manasseh's reign, including his prayer to his God and the words the prophets spoke to him in the name of the Lord God of Israel, are recorded in the Annals of the Kings of Israel.

The king of Egypt made Jehoahaz's brother Eliakim king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. Necho seized his brother Jehoahaz and took him to Egypt.

He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him vow allegiance in the name of God. He was stubborn and obstinate, and refused to return to the Lord God of Israel.

And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had taken a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by that name).

Then the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied concerning the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel who was over them.

Even the gold and silver vessels of the temple of God that Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the temple in Jerusalem and had brought to the palace of Babylon -- even those things King Cyrus brought from the palace of Babylon and presented to a man by the name of Sheshbazzar whom he had appointed as governor.

May God who makes his name to reside there overthrow any king or nation who reaches out to cause such change so as to destroy this temple of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have given orders. Let them be carried out with precision!"

and some of the temple servants that David and his officials had established for the work of the Levites -- 220 of them. They were all designated by name.

So the exiles proceeded accordingly. Ezra the priest separated out by name men who were leaders in their family groups. They sat down to consider this matter on the first day of the tenth month,

But if you repent and obey my commandments and do them, then even if your dispersed people are in the most remote location, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen for my name to reside.'

Please, O Lord, listen attentively to the prayer of your servant and to the prayer of your servants who take pleasure in showing respect to your name. Grant your servant success today and show compassion to me in the presence of this man." Now I was cupbearer for the king.

And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a woman from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by that name).

The Levites -- Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah -- said, "Stand up and bless the LORD your God!" "May you be blessed, O LORD our God, from age to age. May your glorious name be blessed; may it be lifted up above all blessing and praise.

"You are the LORD God who chose Abram and brought him forth from Ur of the Chaldeans. You changed his name to Abraham.

You performed awesome signs against Pharaoh, against his servants, and against all the people of his land, for you knew that the Egyptians had acted presumptuously against them. You made for yourself a name that is celebrated to this day.

Now there happened to be a Jewish man in Susa the citadel whose name was Mordecai. He was the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjaminite,

In the evening she went, and in the morning she returned to a separate part of the harem, to the authority of Shaashgaz the king's eunuch who was overseeing the concubines. She would not go back to the king unless the king was pleased with her and she was requested by name.

So the royal scribes were summoned in the first month, on the thirteenth day of the month. Everything Haman commanded was written to the king's satraps and governors who were in every province and to the officials of every people, province by province according to its script and people by people according to its language. In the name of King Ahasuerus it was written and sealed with the king's signet ring.

Now you write in the king's name whatever in your opinion is appropriate concerning the Jews and seal it with the king's signet ring. Any decree that is written in the king's name and sealed with the king's signet ring cannot be rescinded.

Mordecai wrote in the name of King Ahasuerus and sealed it with the king's signet ring. He then sent letters by couriers on horses, who rode royal horses that were very swift.

For this reason these days are known as Purim, after the name of pur.

There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And that man was pure and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.

He said, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will return there. The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. May the name of the Lord be blessed!"

His memory perishes from the earth, he has no name in the land.

their troubles multiply, they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods.

Then we will shout for joy over your victory; we will rejoice in the name of our God! May the Lord grant all your requests!

I will declare your name to my countrymen! In the middle of the assembly I will praise you!

Sing to the Lord, you faithful followers of his; give thanks to his holy name.

For our hearts rejoice in him, for we trust in his holy name.

Magnify the Lord with me! Let's praise his name together!

In God I boast all day long, and we will continually give thanks to your name. (Selah)

Their grave becomes their permanent residence, their eternal dwelling place. They name their lands after themselves,

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. It was written when the Ziphites came and informed Saul: "David is hiding with us." O God, deliver me by your name! Vindicate me by your power!

With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you! I will give thanks to your name, O Lord, for it is good!

Then I will sing praises to your name continually, as I fulfill my vows day after day.

For this reason I will praise you while I live; in your name I will lift up my hands.

But the king will rejoice in God; everyone who takes oaths in his name will boast, for the mouths of those who speak lies will be shut up.

All the earth worships you and sings praises to you! They sing praises to your name!" (Selah)

Sing to God! Sing praises to his name! Exalt the one who rides on the clouds! For the Lord is his name! Rejoice before him!

I will sing praises to God's name! I will magnify him as I give him thanks!

May his fame endure! May his dynasty last as long as the sun remains in the sky! May they use his name when they formulate their blessings! May all nations consider him to be favored by God!

His glorious name deserves praise forevermore! May his majestic splendor fill the whole earth! We agree! We agree!

How long, O God, will the adversary hurl insults? Will the enemy blaspheme your name forever?

Remember how the enemy hurls insults, O Lord, and how a foolish nation blasphemes your name!

Do not let the afflicted be turned back in shame! Let the oppressed and poor praise your name!

They say, "Come on, let's annihilate them so they are no longer a nation! Then the name of Israel will be remembered no more."

All the nations, whom you created, will come and worship you, O Lord. They will honor your name.

O Lord, my God, I will give you thanks with my whole heart! I will honor your name continually!

You created the north and the south. Tabor and Hermon rejoice in your name.

They rejoice in your name all day long, and are vindicated by your justice.

He will experience my faithfulness and loyal love, and by my name he will win victories.

A psalm; a song for the Sabbath day. It is fitting to thank the Lord, and to sing praises to your name, O sovereign One!

Sing to the Lord! Praise his name! Announce every day how he delivers!

You godly ones, rejoice in the Lord! Give thanks to his holy name.

Let them praise your great and awesome name! He is holy!

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give him thanks! Praise his name!

All day long my enemies taunt me; those who mock me use my name in their curses.

so they may proclaim the name of the Lord in Zion, and praise him in Jerusalem,

By David. Praise the Lord, O my soul! With all that is within me, praise his holy name!

Give thanks to the Lord! Call on his name! Make known his accomplishments among the nations!

Boast about his holy name! Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!

Deliver us, O Lord, our God! Gather us from among the nations! Then we will give thanks to your holy name, and boast about your praiseworthy deeds.

He delivered his people; he ordained that his covenant be observed forever. His name is holy and awesome.

Praise the Lord! Praise, you servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord!

May the Lord's name be praised now and forevermore!

From east to west the Lord's name is deserving of praise.

Not to us, O Lord, not to us! But to your name bring honor, for the sake of your loyal love and faithfulness.

I called on the name of the Lord, "Please Lord, rescue my life!"

I will celebrate my deliverance, and call on the name of the Lord.

I will present a thank offering to you, and call on the name of the Lord.

All the nations surrounded me. Indeed, in the name of the Lord I pushed them away.

They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me. Indeed, in the name of the Lord I pushed them away.

They surrounded me like bees. But they disappeared as quickly as a fire among thorns. Indeed, in the name of the Lord I pushed them away.

May the one who comes in the name of the Lord be blessed! We will pronounce blessings on you in the Lord's temple.

I remember your name during the night, O Lord, and I will keep your law.

The tribes go up there, the tribes of the Lord, where it is required that Israel give thanks to the name of the Lord.

Those who pass by will not say, "May you experience the Lord's blessing! We pronounce a blessing on you in the name of the Lord."

Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord! Offer praise, you servants of the Lord,

Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good! Sing praises to his name, for it is pleasant!

O Lord, your name endures, your reputation, O Lord, lasts.

I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your name, because of your loyal love and faithfulness, for you have exalted your promise above the entire sky.

Certainly the godly will give thanks to your name; the morally upright will live in your presence.

Free me from prison, that I may give thanks to your name. Because of me the godly will assemble, for you will vindicate me.

A psalm of praise, by David. I will extol you, my God, O king! I will praise your name continually!

Every day I will praise you! I will praise your name continually!

My mouth will praise the Lord. Let all who live praise his holy name forever!

Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he gave the command and they came into existence.

Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty extends over the earth and sky.

Let them praise his name with dancing! Let them sing praises to him to the accompaniment of the tambourine and harp!

The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.

A proud and arrogant person, whose name is "Scoffer," acts with overbearing pride.

A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

Who has ascended into heaven, and then descended? Who has gathered up the winds in his fists? Who has bound up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name? -- if you know!

lest I become satisfied and act deceptively and say, "Who is the Lord?" Or lest I become poor and steal and demean the name of my God.

Though the stillborn child came into the world for no reason and departed into darkness, though its name is shrouded in darkness,

The fragrance of your colognes is delightful; your name is like the finest perfume. No wonder the young women adore you!

For this reason the sovereign master himself will give you a confirming sign. Look, this young woman is about to conceive and will give birth to a son. You, young woman, will name him Immanuel.

I then had sexual relations with the prophetess; she conceived and gave birth to a son. The Lord told me, "Name him Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz,