On the 12th & Last Day of Christmas Past…
Question: Give some thoughtful study to the many names below attributed to our Savior and share which is your favorite and why?
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“The Names of our Savior in the Book of Mormon”
The Savior is referred to by one hundred different names in the Book of Mormon—from the first reference to him as “Lord” in 1 Nephi 1:1 to the final reference to him as “the Eternal Judge” in Moroni 10:34. Truly then it is another testament of Christ! Each of the one hundred names signifies a different attribute or characteristic of the Lord and was used appropriately to convey the prophets’ recognition of who He is and what His mission represents. For example, “Savior” means that Christ came to save His people from their sins. “Holy One” signifies that He is holy and without sin, being perfect in all things. “God of the Whole Earth” reflects His universal interest in all men and their redemption. “Lord of Hosts” indicates that Christ is a God of battles. And “Lord Omnipotent” means that Christ is the Lord of all, possessing all power. The names given to our Lord take on new significance when they are approached through a thoughtful and sensitive study of their meanings. His profound character, his singular mission, and his divine relationship to man are thereby more clearly revealed. Take some time to ponder through His list of names listed in the table below and notice which speaks to you most during this Christmas Season.
Names for Jesus Christ as Found in the Book of Mormon
|
Names |
One Specific Verse Using This Name |
Total Number of Times the Name Appears |
|---|---|---|
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1. Almighty |
2 |
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2. Almighty God |
4 |
|
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3. Alpha and Omega |
1 |
|
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4. Being |
5 |
|
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5. Beloved |
2 |
|
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6. Beloved Son |
3 |
|
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7. Christ |
312 |
|
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8. Christ Jesus |
1 |
|
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9. Christ the Son |
1 |
|
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10. Counselor |
1 |
|
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11. Creator |
7 |
|
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12. Eternal Father |
4 |
|
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13. Eternal God |
6 |
|
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14. Eternal Head |
1 |
|
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15. Eternal Judge |
1 |
|
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16. Everlasting Father |
3 |
|
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17. Everlasting God |
2 |
|
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18. Father |
31 |
|
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19. Father of heaven |
1 |
|
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20. Father of heaven and of earth |
2 |
|
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21. Founder of Peace |
1 |
|
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22. God |
1,351 |
|
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23. God of Abraham |
5 |
|
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24. God of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob |
2 |
|
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25. God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and the God of Jacob |
1 |
|
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26. God of Isaac |
5 |
|
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27. God of Israel |
11 |
|
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28. God of Jacob |
6 |
|
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29. God of miracles |
1 |
|
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30. God of nature |
1 |
|
|
31. God of the whole earth |
2 |
|
|
32. Good shepherd |
8 |
|
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33. Great Creator |
2 |
|
|
34. Great Spirit |
18 |
|
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35. Head |
3 |
|
|
36. Holy Child |
1 |
|
|
37. Holy God |
2 |
|
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38. Holy Messiah |
2 |
|
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39. Holy One |
8 |
|
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40. Holy One of Israel |
40 |
|
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41. Holy One of Jacob |
1 |
|
|
42. Husband |
1 |
|
|
43. Immanuel |
2 |
|
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44. Jehovah |
1 |
|
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45. Jesus |
113 |
|
|
46. Jesus Christ |
51 |
|
|
47. Keeper of the gate |
1 |
|
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48. King |
4 |
|
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49. King of heaven |
1 |
|
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50. Lamb |
34 |
|
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51. Lamb of God |
35 |
|
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52. Lord |
1,350 |
|
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53. Lord God |
104 |
|
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54. Lord God Almighty |
4 |
|
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55. Lord God Omnipotent |
1 |
|
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56. Lord God of Hosts |
5 |
|
|
57. Lord Jehovah |
1 |
|
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58. Lord Jesus |
2 |
|
|
59. Lord Jesus Christ |
14 |
|
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60. Lord of Hosts |
52 |
|
|
61. Lord of the Vineyard |
33 |
|
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62. Lord Omnipotent |
5 |
|
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63. Maker |
5 |
|
|
64. Man |
1 |
|
|
65. Master |
7 |
|
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66. Mediator |
1 |
|
|
67. Messiah |
28 |
|
|
68. Mighty God |
3 |
|
|
69. Mighty One of Israel |
1 |
|
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70. Mighty One of Jacob |
2 |
|
|
71. Most High |
1 |
|
|
72. Most High God |
5 |
|
|
73. Only Begotten of the Father |
4 |
|
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74. Only Begotten Son |
5 |
|
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75. Prince of Peace |
1 |
|
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76. Prophet |
6 |
|
|
77. Redeemer |
37 |
|
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78. Redeemer of Israel |
1 |
|
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79. Redeemer of the world |
2 |
|
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80. Rock |
7 |
|
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81. Savior |
8 |
|
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82. Savior Jesus Christ |
2 |
|
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83. Savior of the world |
2 |
|
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84. Shepherd |
1 |
|
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85. Son |
44 |
|
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86. Son of God |
51 |
|
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87. Son of Righteousness |
3 |
|
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88. Son of the Eternal Father |
2 |
|
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89. Son of the Everlasting God |
1 |
|
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90. Son of the Living God |
4 |
|
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91. Son of the Most High God |
1 |
|
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92. Stone |
2 |
|
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93. Supreme Being |
1 |
|
|
94. Supreme Creator |
1 |
|
|
95. True and Living God |
1 |
|
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96. True Messiah |
2 |
|
|
97. True Shepherd |
1 |
|
|
98. True Vine |
1 |
|
|
99. Well Beloved |
3 |
|
|
100. Wonderful |
1 |
|
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TOTALS |
3,923 |
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My favorite is “Father” because it implies a close and loving relationship – one that I always hope for.
“Savior” is my favorite. It reminds me of the great love that he has for us.
Savior is my favorite. It reminds me of his great sacrifice for everyone but especially for me and what that means for my eternal progression.
I love the name Savior because he is my Savior
My favorite, at least today, is Savior. Because of his Atonement and Mercy, I can be forgiven and qualify for the Celestial Kingdom.
My favorite is from Hebrews 9:11 – “high priest of good things to come.” Because of Him we can have hope for the future.
Tough question because He is all these things, so I choose “Wonderful” because for me it encapsulates all of the above, and that’s what makes Him so wonderful.
My favorite is Savior of the world. He died not only for me but for everyone so we could all be saved and return to live with our Heavenly Father again.
I love His title of the Good Shepherd. He guides us, loves us, knows each of us by name, cares about us, cares for us, protects us from evil, heals us when we are sick, searches for us when we go astray and carries us close to His heart.
Savior is how I see him. He saved us before & he will safe us again. He is always there for us!
I love the name Founder of Peace. Anytime my life has gone through hard times the only place I find peace is in turning to my Savior.