THE NAME JEHOVAH
A name cannot possibly express the infinite Being of God, nevertheless it has pleased the Lord to give Himself a name by which He wishes to be called. Jehovah is the name, which is used to indicate His existence. The Jews do not pronounce the name Jehovah. This practice was initially an expression of reverence, but later became superstitious in nature. In its place they used the name Adonai. It means Lord. In Revelation 1:4 and 16:5 the apostle John translates the name Jehovah as, “Him which is, and which was, and which is to come.” This one word has the connotation of past, present, and future. Therefore it refers to the eternal being of God, or The Eternal One. This name uniquely belongs to God, and can be considered His proper name. The Lord claims this name as belonging exclusively to Himself and therefore should not be used by another. Isaiah 42:8; Exodus 15:3 and 13-14.
The noun Jehovah is a derivative of the verbal expression, “I am.” This means I am the only God who exists, there is no other. Many times is scripture Jehovah is used along with anther word to refer to God. Examples would be Jehovah-nisse meaning Jehovah is my banner. Jehovah-Shamma means The Lord is there.
Jehovah . It does my heart good to think on it, to say it in deep reverence, to address him as my Father in Heaven, maker of a moment’s notice, as He calls on us through His Son, Jesus, whose name means ‘Jehovah Saves’.