My dad left us in 2009. The thing I remember most about him is how he was a diligent, prompt, hard worker. He retired from Rohm and Haas after almost 40 years, doing that shift work. He rarely missed a day. I didn’t know all those years until my teen years, my dad could not read. Wow! But he showed up to work everyday! Phenomenal!!
Dads are special to kids. Nobody like them. I often watch and tell the story how moms can be doing it all–everyday, every year. Dad walks in one day with one toy or a thing the kid loves. The kid smiles broadly, and screams loudly, with a burst of excitement, “LOOK AT WHAT MY DADDY GOT ME! MY DADDY GAVE ME THIS!!” They walk around the house or school or the neighborhood waving that thing around as if daddy just gave them a piece of gold worth millions!! Lol
That’s the affect dads have that moms don’t. 😉💙
My Google search noted how “Jehovah” is a Latinization of the Hebrew name for God, YHWH, which is also known as the Tetragrammaton. The four Hebrew letters YHWH, which are often transliterated as “Jehovah,” are the consonants of God’s name.  It’s considered one of God’s personal names in Judaism and is used in some Christian traditions. (AI Overview, 2025)
The name that follows Jehovah is a word that describes an aspect of God’s character and nature. Jehovah Sabaoth, Naheh, and Milchamma are ones I gravitate to. I’m naturally a fighter and outspoken. You will hear my voice or see me in action, standing up for a cause, speaking out against systemic racism or injustice, or vehemently fighting for the cause of the weak or those harmed. This nature of Jehovah, God reminds me to step back and let the Lord fight for me because He has power over all armies/systems, is strong in battle, and can smite any enemy.
The names for Jehovah, God, are listed below. Read the chapter for context or clarity on who the Lord is or what He does, and then glean from the one you most need Him to be right now. 🙂
Jehovah Jireh – The Lord, my Provider – Genesis 22
Jehovah Rapha – The Lord who heals – Exodus 15
Jehovah Nissi – The Lord, my banner – Exodus 17
Jehovah M’Kaddesh – The Lord who sanctifies – Exodus 31
Jehovah Chereb – The Lord, my Sword – Deuteronomy 33
Jehovah Magen – The Lord, my Shield – Deuteronomy 33
Jehovah Shalom – The Lord, my Peace – Judges 6
Jehovah Sabaoth – Lord of the hosts of heaven – 1 Samuel 1
Jehovah Kahbodi – The Lord, my Glory – Psalm 3
Jehovah Malech-Olam – The Lord who is king forever – Psalm 10
Jehovah Chezeq – The Lord, my strength – Psalm 18
Jehovah Misqabbi – The Lord, my strong tower – Psalm 18
Jehovah Naheh – The Lord who smites the enemy – Psalm 18
Jehovah Seli – The Lord, my Rock – Psalm 18
Jehovah Hoshea – The Lord, my Savior – Psalm 20
Jehovah Rohi – The Lord, my Shepherd – Psalm 23
Jehovah Milchamma – The Lord, mighty in battle – Psalm 24
Jehovah Ori – The Lord, my Light – Psalm 27
Jehovah Gannan – The Lord who is my defense – Psalm 89
Jehovah Machsi – The Lord my Refuge – Psalm 91
Jehovah Hamelech – The Lord, my King – Psalm 98
Jehovah Bara – The Lord, my Creator – Isaiah 40
Jehovah Goel – The Lord, my Redeemer – Isaiah 49
Jehovah Ma’oz – The Lord, my Fortress – Jeremiah 16
Jehovah Tsidkenu – The Lord, my righteousness – Jeremiah 23
Inspiration by Ellie 