Why is God called God?

Question

Why do we name God "God"? I mean he could have a real name, other than God. Why the name "God" and not something else?
And i do know that we do call him other names like the almighty and creator of the universe, and stuff like that. I'm just wondering if he has a real name, one that all religions and people could call him.

Answer 1

God is a priesthood office, his real name is known unto few. It was revealed what his true name is to a modern Prophet. His true name is thus, "Ahman". This is God's true name.

Answer 2

Actually, God's name is Yahweh or Yahovah, or you can call Him Yah since this is the only first three letters everyone can agree upon. Here is why: When the Hebrew Old Testament was written they did not use vowels, only
consonants. So, whenever God's name was written it looked liked this YHVH or YHWH. Because the Jews did not speak His name out loud for fear of using it in vain. It was held as the most sacred word one could speak, and it was only spoken very rarely by the High Priest. In the place of God's real name, the Jews called Him Adonai. Since we no longer have a Levitical Priesthood the pronunciation of His real name has been lost and has become a great mystery. Modern Linguists who study Hebrew have come up with Yahweh or Yahovah as possible pronunciations for God's name. Most of us choose to call Him Yahweh, which is supposed to mean He who is, and who will be. I am not a linguist and I am still studying this issue myself. But this is what I have learned so far. Hope it helps. Shalom!

Answer 3

NekoBus: God is noted as a guy contained in the Bible...he's likewise noted as a She because of the fact understanding is termed a She and God is understanding, subsequently making it proper to call God the two a He or a She.

Answer 4

I guess it is a generic name for the creator who nobody really knows. He has been given several names which are all creations of men.

Answer 5

It's a lack of imagination, like calling your pet cat "Cat"...

FWIW, the Judeo-Christian god was originally known as Yahweh, or Jehovah.

Answer 6

That's a good question. I don't know. He just is ... in the bible he only reveals himself as God but i have to make sure...if you are wondering try reading the bible your self to see what it says. take care and God bless.

Answer 7

God does have a name. In hebrew his name is Yaweh, or Jehovah meaning: "He who was and will be," or, He who is. It is therefore simply another name with the same meaning as "I AM."

Answer 8

In the Christian Bible, and also in the Jewish scriptures, God is given a number of names - and many more titles. For a rather comprehensive Biblical list (over six hundred!) check out
http://www.characterbuildingforfamilies.com/names.html

There's a great essay at www.bible.org which talks about the names of God and their significance. Names are pretty personal, you know! Perhaps you'll find one in the list below which speaks to you about God's character...

I quote J. Hampton Keathley:

(1) Elohim: The plural form of EL, meaning “strong one.” It is used of false gods, but when used of the true God, it is a plural of majesty and intimates the trinity. It is especially used of God’s sovereignty, creative work, mighty work for Israel and in relation to His sovereignty (Isa. 54:5; Jer. 32:27; Gen. 1:1; Isa. 45:18; Deut. 5:23; 8:15; Ps. 68:7).

Compounds of El:

* El Shaddai: “God Almighty.” The derivation is uncertain. Some think it stresses God’s loving supply and comfort; others His power as the Almighty one standing on a mountain and who corrects and chastens (Gen. 17:1; 28:3; 35:11; Ex. 6:31; Ps. 91:1, 2).
* El Elyon: “The Most High God.” Stresses God’s strength, sovereignty, and supremacy (Gen. 14:19; Ps. 9:2; Dan. 7:18, 22, 25).
* El Olam: “The Everlasting God.” Emphasizes God’s unchangeableness and is connected with His inexhaustibleness (Gen. 16:13).

(2) Yahweh (YHWH): Comes from a verb which means “to exist, be.” This, plus its usage, shows that this name stresses God as the independent and self-existent God of revelation and redemption (Gen. 4:3; Ex. 6:3 (cf. 3:14); 3:12).

Compounds of Yahweh: Strictly speaking, these compounds are designations or titles which reveal additional facts about God’s character.

* Yahweh Jireh (Yireh): “The Lord will provide.” Stresses God’s provision for His people (Gen. 22:14).
* Yahweh Nissi: “The Lord is my Banner.” Stresses that God is our rallying point and our means of victory; the one who fights for His people (Ex. 17:15).
* Yahweh Shalom: “The Lord is Peace.” Points to the Lord as the means of our peace and rest (Jud. 6:24).
* Yahweh Sabbaoth: “The Lord of Hosts.” A military figure portraying the Lord as the commander of the armies of heaven (1 Sam. 1:3; 17:45).
* Yahweh Maccaddeshcem: “The Lord your Sanctifier.” Portrays the Lord as our means of sanctification or as the one who sets believers apart for His purposes (Ex. 31:13).
* Yahweh Ro’i: “The Lord my Shepherd.” Portrays the Lord as the Shepherd who cares for His people as a shepherd cares for the sheep of his pasture (Ps. 23:1).
* Yahweh Tsidkenu: “The Lord our Righteousness.” Portrays the Lord as the means of our righteousness (Jer. 23:6).
* Yahweh Shammah: “The Lord is there.” Portrays the Lord’s personal presence in the millennial kingdom (Ezek. 48:35).
* Yahweh Elohim Israel: “The Lord, the God of Israel.” Identifies Yahweh as the God of Israel in contrast to the false gods of the nations (Jud. 5:3.; Isa. 17:6).

(3) Adonai: Like Elohim, this too is a plural of majesty. The singular form means “master, owner.” Stresses man’s relationship to God as his master, authority, and provider (Gen. 18:2; 40:1; 1 Sam. 1:15; Ex. 21:1-6; Josh. 5:14).

(4) Theos: Greek word translated “God.” Primary name for God used in the New Testament. Its use teaches: (1) He is the only true God (Matt. 23:9; Rom. 3:30); (2) He is unique (1 Tim. 1:17; John 17:3; Rev. 15:4; 16:27); (3) He is transcendent (Acts 17:24; Heb. 3:4; Rev. 10:6); (4) He is the Savior (John 3:16; 1 Tim. 1:1; 2:3; 4:10). This name is used of Christ as God in John 1:1, 18; 20:28; 1 John 5:20; Tit. 2:13; Rom. 9:5; Heb. 1:8; 2 Pet. 1:1.

(5) Kurios: Greek word translated “Lord.” Stresses authority and supremacy. While it can mean sir (John 4:11), owner (Luke 19:33), master (Col. 3:22), or even refer to idols (1 Cor. 8:5) or husbands (1 Pet. 3:6), it is used mostly as the equivalent of Yahweh of the Old Testament. It too is used of Jesus Christ meaning (1) Rabbi or Sir (Matt. 8:6); (2) God or Deity (John 20:28; Acts 2:36; Rom. 10:9; Phil. 2:11).

(6) Despotes: Greek word translated “Master.” Carries the idea of ownership while kurios stressed supreme authority (Luke 2:29; Acts 4:24; Rev. 6:10; 2 Pet. 2:1; Jude 4).

(7) Father: A distinctive New Testament revelation is that through faith in Christ, God becomes our personal Father. Father is used of God in the Old Testament only 15 times while it is used of God 245 times in the New Testament. As a name of God, it stresses God’s loving care, provision, discipline, and the way we are to address God in prayer (Matt. 7:11; Jam. 1:17; Heb. 12:5-11; John 15:16; 16:23; Eph. 2:18; 3:15; 1 Thess. 3:11).

Hope that helps and provides some food for thought,
Bardmistress

Answer 9

God is a word used to describe a supreme being!!

Answer 10

G-d did name himself, but we do not call him by his name as a gesture of respect.

jews generally call god Adonai in prayer, or Hashem in daily speak.