Topical Bible: Titles

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In the biblical context, titles serve as significant identifiers that convey authority, role, and relationship. They are used to describe God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and various human figures within the Scriptures. Titles often reflect the character, mission, and divine attributes of the individuals they describe.

Titles of God

1. Yahweh (LORD): The most sacred name of God, often rendered as "LORD" in English translations. It signifies God's eternal existence and covenantal faithfulness. Exodus 3:14-15 reveals God’s self-identification to Moses: "I AM WHO I AM."

2. Elohim: A plural form used for God, emphasizing His majesty and power. Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning God (Elohim) created the heavens and the earth."

3. Adonai (Lord): A title denoting God's sovereignty and authority. Psalm 110:1 uses this title: "The LORD said to my Lord, 'Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.'"

4. El Shaddai (God Almighty): This title emphasizes God's ultimate power and sufficiency. Genesis 17:1 records, "When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, 'I am God Almighty; walk before Me and be blameless.'"

Titles of Jesus Christ

1. Messiah (Christ): Meaning "Anointed One," this title affirms Jesus as the promised deliverer. John 1:41 states, "He first found his brother Simon and told him, 'We have found the Messiah' (which is translated as Christ)."

2. Son of God: This title affirms Jesus' divine nature and unique relationship with the Father. Matthew 16:16 records Peter's confession: "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

3. Son of Man: A title Jesus frequently used for Himself, highlighting His humanity and messianic role. Mark 10:45 states, "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."

4. King of Kings and Lord of Lords: This title emphasizes Jesus' supreme authority over all earthly and heavenly powers. Revelation 19:16 declares, "And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS."

Titles of the Holy Spirit

1. Comforter (Helper, Advocate): This title reflects the Holy Spirit's role in guiding, supporting, and interceding for believers. John 14:26 states, "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you."

2. Spirit of Truth: This title underscores the Holy Spirit's role in revealing and affirming truth. John 16:13 says, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth."

Titles of Human Figures

1. Prophet: A title for those called to speak God's word and reveal His will. Deuteronomy 18:18 states, "I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him."

2. Apostle: A title for those sent out as messengers and leaders in the early church. Romans 1:1 introduces Paul as "a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God."

3. Elder: A title for leaders within the church, responsible for teaching and shepherding the congregation. 1 Peter 5:1-2 exhorts, "As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them."

4. Servant: A title reflecting humility and dedication to God's service. Philippians 1:1 refers to Paul and Timothy as "servants of Christ Jesus."

These titles, among others, are integral to understanding the roles and relationships within the biblical narrative, providing insight into the divine and human interactions recorded in Scripture.

Strong's Hebrew

516. al-tashcheth -- "destroy not," a phrase in Psalm titles.
... al-tashcheth. 517 . "destroy not," a phrase in Psalm titles. ... Word Origin from al
and shachath Definition "destroy not," a phrase in Psalm titles. Al-taschith ...
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4387. Miktam -- a technical term in psalm titles.
... 4386, 4387. Miktam. 4388 . a technical term in psalm titles. ... Word Origin of
uncertain derivation Definition a technical term in psalm titles. Michtam ...
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4257. Machalath -- in psalm titles, probably the name of a tune.
... Machalath. 4258 . in psalm titles, probably the name of a tune. ... Word Origin from
chalah Definition in psalm titles, probably the name of a tune. Mahalath ...
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3655. kanah -- to title, give an epithet
... give flattering titles, surname himself. A primitive root; to address by an additional
name; hence, to eulogize -- give flattering titles, surname (himself). ...
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Library

The Titles of Christ.
... THE TITLES OF CHRIST. The titles used of the Lord Jesus Christ in the
Revelation afford further evidence as to the Church of god ...
/.../bullinger/commentary on revelation/the titles of christ.htm

Names and Titles of the Antichrist
... Names And Titles of the Antichrist. ... The precision with which names are used in the
Bible is especially noticeable in connection with the Divine titles. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the antichrist/names and titles of the.htm

The Names and Titles of Christ, from Several Scriptures.
... Hymns. Book 1. Hymn 1:147. The names and titles of Christ, from several scriptures.
1 ['Tis from the treasures of his word I borrow titles for my Lord? ...
/.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 0 14375 the names and.htm

How this Interchange of Titles Does not Interfere with his Divine ...
... Book IV. Chapter VIII. How this interchange of titles does not interfere
with His Divine power. For certainly when the evangelist ...
/.../cassian/the seven books of john cassian /chapter viii how this interchange.htm

The Names and Titles of Christ. From Several Scriptures.
... HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS IN THREE BOOKS. HYMN 148 The names and titles of Christ.
From several scriptures. 6,6,6,6,8,8 The names and titles of Christ. ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/hymn 148 the names and.htm

The Names and Titles of Christ. From Several Scriptures.
... HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS IN THREE BOOKS. HYMN 147 The names and titles of Christ.
From several scriptures. LM The names and titles of Christ. ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/hymn 147 the names and.htm

As Due by Many Titles, I Resign
... The Treasury of Sacred Song. Book First XVIII As due by many titles, I resign.
Myself to Thee, O GOD. First, I was made By Thee and ...
/.../palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/xviii as due by many.htm

Sundry August Titles, Descriptive of Deity, Applied to the Son ...
... Chapter XVII."Sundry August Titles, Descriptive of Deity, Applied to the
Son, Not, as Praxeas Would Have It, Only to the Father. ...
/.../tertullian/against praxeas/chapter xvii sundry august titles descriptive.htm

Conquering Kings their Titles Take
... THE CHRISTIAN YEAR Circumcision 91. Conquering kings their titles take. Four 7's ...
Alt., 1859. Conquering kings their titles take. From the foes they captive make; ...
/.../circumcision 91 conquering kings their.htm

On the Various Names and Titles
... V. On the Various Names and Titles. Man is the total human or the mind;
in Genesis: God made man after His own image and likeness. ...
/.../eucherius/the formulae of st eucherius of lyons/v on the various names.htm

Thesaurus

Titles (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Titles (2 Occurrences). Job 32:21 Please don't let me
respect any man's person, neither will I give flattering titles to any man. ...
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Offices (14 Occurrences)
... CHRIST, OFFICES OF. of'-is-is. General Titles of our Lord I. CHRIST'S MEDIATION
EXPRESSED IN THE SPECIFIC OFFICES Historical Review of the Theory II. ...
/o/offices.htm - 43k

Surname (11 Occurrences)
... twice in the King James Version of the Old Testament, namely, Isaiah 44:5; Isaiah
45:4. The Hebrew word means "to give flattering or honorary titles." In the ...
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Christ (573 Occurrences)
... CHRIST, OFFICES OF. of'-is-is. General Titles of our Lord I. CHRIST'S MEDIATION
EXPRESSED IN THE SPECIFIC OFFICES Historical Review of the Theory II. ...
/c/christ.htm - 101k

Psalms (44 Occurrences)
... book. In the "titles" of the psalms, the genuineness of which there is
no sufficient reason to doubt, 73 are ascribed to David. ...
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Gittith (6 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary A stringed instrument of music. This word is found
in the titles of Psalm 8, 81, 84. In these places the LXX. ...
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Flattering (11 Occurrences)
... (See NAS RSV). Job 32:21 Please don't let me respect any man's person, neither will
I give flattering titles to any man. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT). ...
/f/flattering.htm - 9k

Flatter (5 Occurrences)
... (See NAS RSV NIV). Job 32:21 Please don't let me respect any man's person,
neither will I give flattering titles to any man. (Root ...
/f/flatter.htm - 8k

Rab-saris (3 Occurrences)
... The full title is used 3 times, once in connection with the titles of other important
officers who were sent by the king of Assyria with a large army to demand ...
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Rabsaris (3 Occurrences)
... The full title is used 3 times, once in connection with the titles of other important
officers who were sent by the king of Assyria with a large army to demand ...
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