Names, Titles, and Metaphors of the Lord Jesus Christ

This chart lists more than one hundred names, titles, and metaphors of the Lord, together with references from the Old Testament. And remember that the Lord is none other than the premortal Jesus Christ. Each name or title serves to describe God’s perfections, attributes, divine qualities, sacred character, or His mission to humankind. For example, “Beloved, Glorious Lord,” “Righteousness,” and “Wonderful” describe divine qualities. “Fountain,” “Stone,” “Star,” and “Water” are metaphors that describe one or more aspects of His nature or character. “Advocate,” “Judge,” “King,” and “Lawgiver” set forth four of His roles in the plan of salvation. “God of Heaven,” “Highest,” and “King over all the earth” portray His exalted position, majesty, and omnipotence. “Redeemer” and “Savior” describe aspects of the atoning sacrifice.

A number of these names and titles appear only once in the Old Testament, but others are attested multiple times. The names Holy One of Israel, God, Lord, Lord God, Lord of hosts, and Redeemer, for instance, each appear a dozen or more times in the book of Isaiah. No doubt there are other names and titles that can be added to the list.