Redeemer
The one who pays the price to buy back what was lost. In Hebrew, the goel -- the kinsman who restores the family inheritance.
Job 19:25(OT)2 Nephi 2:6(BofM)
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Over 80 names and titles found across all volumes of scripture. Each name reveals something of His nature, mission, and relationship with us -- a witness borne by prophets across every dispensation.
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A sampling of 6 names across 6 categories, with scripture references from every volume.
The one who pays the price to buy back what was lost. In Hebrew, the goel -- the kinsman who restores the family inheritance.
The covenant name of the premortal Christ, meaning 'I AM' or 'the Self-Existent One.' The God who made and keeps covenants with Israel.
The shepherd who knows each sheep by name, who leaves the ninety-nine to find the one, and who lays down His life for the flock.
The royal title from Isaiah's messianic prophecy, promising a kingdom of endless peace established through righteousness.
Under the direction of the Father, Christ created the heavens and the earth. All things were made by Him, and without Him was not anything made.
The title the Father Himself uses to introduce Christ -- spoken at the baptism, on the Mount of Transfiguration, and to the Nephites.
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Common questions about the names and titles of Jesus Christ in scripture.
Scholars have identified well over 100 distinct names and titles for Jesus Christ across the Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. Our tool catalogs 80+ of the most significant ones, organized by category -- Redemptive, Divine Nature, Shepherd & Guide, Royal & Prophetic, Roles & Ministry, and Personal & Relational.
Some of the most frequently used names include Lord, Christ, Son of God, Savior, and Jesus. Other well-known titles include Lamb of God (John 1:29), Good Shepherd (John 10:11), Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6), Alpha and Omega (Revelation 1:8), and Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6). Each name emphasizes a different aspect of His divine nature and mission.
The Book of Mormon contains many unique or emphasized titles for Christ, including Holy One of Israel, Redeemer (2 Nephi 2:6), Lamb of God (1 Nephi 11:31), God of Israel (1 Nephi 19:7), Light and Life of the World (3 Nephi 9:18), and Beloved Son (3 Nephi 11:7). These titles often appear in prophetic visions and personal testimonies centuries before His mortal ministry.
Each name and title reveals a different aspect of Christ's character, mission, and relationship to humanity. Redemptive titles like Savior and Redeemer emphasize His atoning sacrifice. Royal titles like King of Kings and Messiah point to His sovereignty. Relational names like Brother, Friend, and Good Shepherd express His personal connection to each individual. Together they form a multifaceted portrait of His divinity.
Jehovah is the covenant name of the premortal Jesus Christ, used throughout the Old Testament (rendered as LORD in most English translations). It derives from the Hebrew verb 'to be' and relates to His self-declaration 'I AM THAT I AM' (Exodus 3:14). In Latter-day Saint theology, Jehovah is understood to be Jesus Christ in His premortal role as the God of the Old Testament.
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