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I realize that you, dear reader, may have discovered that His name is not God, Lord, etc. The sites I share, however, do use these titles. Please take what you want and leave the rest! Thank you for your understanding.
"Now these are the names [shemot] of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob" (Exodus 1:1).
As we study the first week's reading from the book of Exodus, we find the children of Israel in slavery. It seems at first that the God of their forefathers has forgotten them. But God has not forgotten His promises. He remembers His promises to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and brings a Redeemer to their children's children, for the sake of His name, with love. (First Fruits of Zion).
Exodus 3:13 Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” 14 God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” 15 God also said to Moses, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.’ This is my name forever, and thus I am to be remembered throughout all generations.
Shakespeare wrote, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
Essentially, he was saying that it doesn’t really matter what someone or something is called; the material essence of a thing matters more than its name.
According to Scripture, names do matter, and they have great significance since they stand for something or reveal something about a person’s character.
There are even several instances when God changed the names of His people, effectively giving them new capacities. For instance, Abram’s name was changed to Abraham, Sarai’s was changed to Sarah, and Jacob’s was changed to Israel.
The names of God, as He has unveiled them in Scripture, should be particularly noteworthy to us because they reveal who He is, as well as aspects of His character, promises, authority, and power. And because God is so great, one name is not enough to fully portray all of who He is. But we will focus on one here—His very own personal name. (Israel Magazine)
Consider Daniel. Although he, along with other youths, was taken captive into a pagan culture and given pagan names, it did not change who they were: the Hebrew youth were brought up to fear Yah. They were rooted and grounded in the Torah and their true identity and with His true identity. I am that I am.
Let us also consider the list of names of the children of Israel found in 1 Chronicles 1:1-9, including the list of warrior heroes in chapter 11. Those men served under King David. They were important enough to be listed in this account of King David's mighty men, men of valor. Yes, names are important indeed!
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Dr. Michael Kline says
Naming a child can reflect ancestry, associations with the baby's arrival, and hopes and dreams for his or her future.
In biblical times, a parent sometimes chose a baby’s name from circumstances associated with the conception (as in the case of Isaac) or the delivery (as with Jacob and Benjamin), sometimes from divine acts or attributes (all those including as prefix or suffix “el,” “eh,” “ya,” and “yahu”), and sometimes from nature (for example, Deborah, meaning bee, and Jonah, which means dove). (My Jewish Learning)
I was named after my grandmothers. Laura Day and Leaetta Gabriel. My mother wanted to add Maria to my name, but the family decided that was just too much. She sometimes jokingly calls me by all the names she desired to name me. Laura Lee Maria.
For years, I hated my name. I guess that just went along with hating and rejecting myself, so I also rejected my name. When I was young, I had a few names. Fat-so, dummie, stupid, fool. I was called a whore by my brothers before I even knew what it meant. My earthly father had nicknames for everyone in my family. My mother was "Old Bat," my brother was "Meathead," I was "Tubby Pooh," and my other brother, I have no recollection.
What about the names you have called yourself? Idiot, fat, lazy, stupid, loser, dummy, hopeless, drunk, addict, failure. Maybe I am the only one. Calling ourselves names is labeling ourselves, which, I believe, can become a stronghold in our mind, holding us back from walking in His love for us and hindering our ability to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Some people battled a critical spirit, having been brought up with hearing the name calling and criticism toward themselves or other family members. It becomes ingrained. And, it is actually verbal abuse! We learn to verbally abuse ourselves!
Not pretty, huh?
The saddest part is many believe it. I was in bondage to what others had said about me and had done to me. I was a victim, actually, but He has called me to be a victor! He has called me out of the bondage these names kept me in!
According to the site, She Knows.
In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Lauralee is: The laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory. Old name with many variants.
Another site states the following:
Meaning:Laurel or sweet bay tree; Symbol of victory
Lauralee is a girl's name of Latin origin. It is a modern adaptation of Laura, which means "laurel or sweet bay tree" and "symbol of victory." Steeped in history, the laurel tree is associated with sporting events in Ancient Greece. Winners of athletic competitions proudly wore laurel wreaths to showcase their triumphs and accomplishments. When baby Lauralee arrives in your life, you won't be able to resist showing off your most precious prize.
Precious prize? Not in my family of origin! However, I was named after my grandmothers, strong, intelligent women. One of my grandmothers graduated from Harvard in the 1800's. She was a fantastic artist. My other grandmother was a caring woman who served many needy people, leading a life of fruit-bearing.
My name means symbol of victory! Not victim! Overcomer, bondage breaker!
We all are given worth and dignity, created in the Creator's image. We are given talents and gifts. We are not worthless; we were bought at a price, a high price. The price of blood, sweat, and a great many tears. Not just from our mothers birthing us, but His incredible sacrifice...an execution stake. For you. For me.
So, no matter what others have called us or labeled us, He disagrees with them.
He has called you by name! Yes, reader, YOU!!!
We have been grafted in! Adopted! So, no matter what names your family of origin has called you in the past or may be calling you presently, what really matters is what He says about you!
Someday, very soon, He will give you a new name!
Revelation 2:17
Beloved of God (Rom 1:7)
Beloved Brethren (James 2:5)
Children of God (John 1:12)
Sons of the Living God (Rom 9:26)
Sons of the Most High (Luke 6:35)
Children of the Promise (Rom 9:8)
Dear Children (Eph 5:1)
Elect of God (Col 3:12)
The Godly (2 Pet 2:9)
Heirs of God (Gal 4:7)
Holy Priesthood (I Pet 2:5)
The Just (Hab 2:4)
Little Children (1 John 2:1)
Living Stones (1 Pet 2:5)
Slaves of Righteousness (Rom 6:18)
Sheep of Christ (John 10:1-16)
Servants of Christ (1 Cor 7:22)
Salt of the Earth (Matt 5:13:16)
Resources for your journey to the heart of our Abba!
https://acts242study.com/whats-in-a-name-three-hebrew-children-daniel-16-7-daniel-3/
https://aish.com/when-you-hate-yourself/
https://www.nacr.org/abusecenter/recovery-from-childhood-abuse
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