The Attributes of God: Discovering Who He is in Different Languages

For the past month, I have been constantly reflecting on the attributes of God. When I worship, I meditate on His nature. When I feel troubled, I remind myself of His power. When problems seem overwhelming, I remember His greatness. Maybe you've experienced this too—focusing on who God is changes how we see Him and our circumstances.

Today, let’s explore God's attributes in different languages—English, Hebrew, Yoruba, Igbo, Twi and Arabic so we can worship Him more deeply and see Him in a fresh way.

What Are the Attributes of God?

The attributes of God are the qualities that define His nature. They help us know God more intimately and trust Him completely. Theologians categorize them into:

1. Incommunicable Attributes – Unique to God alone.

2. Communicable Attributes – Those He shares with us in part.

   
   

Let's explore both!

God's Incommunicable Attributes (Only He Possesses These)

In English

1. Omnipotent – All-powerful ("Nothing is impossible with God." – Luke 1:37).

2. Omnipresent – Everywhere at once ("Where can I flee from Your presence?" – Psalm 139:7).

3. Omniscient – All-knowing ("He knows everything." – 1 John 3:20).

4. Impossibility Specialist – What's impossible for man is easy for Him ("With God, all things are possible." – Matthew 19:26).

5. Alpha and Omega – The beginning and the end

   (“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” – Revelation 22:13).

6. King of Kings – Ruler above all rulers

   (“He is Lord of lords and King of kings.” – Revelation 17:14).

7. Lord of Lords – Supreme authority

   (“For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords.” – Deuteronomy 10:17).

8. The Lion of the tribe of Judah – Victorious and powerful (“See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed.” – Revelation 5:5).

9. Most High – Above all else (“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High.” – Psalm 91:1)

10. Ancient of Days – Eternal and unchanging

    (“The Ancient of Days took His seat.” – Daniel 7:9)

11. Eternal – No beginning or end ("From everlasting to everlasting, You are God." – Psalm 90:2).

12. Immutable – Never changes ("I the Lord do not change." – Malachi 3:6).

13. Self-Existent – Needs nothing ("In Him we live and move and have our being." – Acts 17:28).

14. Sovereign – Supreme ruler ("He does as He pleases." – Psalm 115:3).

15. Infinite – Unlimited ("Great is the Lord, and mighty in power." – Psalm 147:5).

16. Transcendent – Beyond human understanding ("His greatness is unsearchable." – Psalm 145:3).

17. Self-Sufficient – Needs no one ("God is not served by human hands as if He needed anything." – Acts 17:25).

18. Incomprehensible – Cannot be fully understood ("Can you fathom the mysteries of God?" – Job 11:7).

19. Majestic – Full of splendor ("The Lord reigns, He is robed in majesty." – Psalm 93:1).

20. Perfect – Flawless in every way ("Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect." – Matthew 5:48).

21. Wrathful – Righteous anger against sin ("The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven." – Romans 1:18).

    
    

In Hebrew (God's Covenant Names)

1. Jehovah Jireh – The Lord Will Provide (Genesis 22:14)

2. Jehovah Nissi – The Lord My Banner (Exodus 17:15)

3. Jehovah Rapha – The Lord Who Heals (Exodus 15:26)

4. Jehovah Shalom – The Lord Is Peace (Judges 6:24)

5. Yahweh – The Self-Existent One (Exodus 3:14)

6. El Shaddai – God Almighty (Genesis 17:1)

7. El Elyon – The Most High God (Psalm 91:1)

8. El Roi – The God Who Sees Me (Genesis 16:13)

9. Yahweh Sabaoth – The Lord of Hosts (1 Samuel 1:3)

10. Kadosh – Holy (Isaiah 6:3)

11. Yahweh Tsidkenu – The Lord Our Righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6)

12. Yahweh Shammah – The Lord Is There (Ezekiel 48:35)

13. Yahweh Mekoddishkem – The Lord Who Sanctifies You (Exodus 31:13)

14. Yahweh Raah – The Lord My Shepherd (Psalm 23:1)

15. El Olam – The Everlasting God (Genesis 21:33)

16. El Gibbor – The Mighty God (Isaiah 9:6)

17. Jehovah Rohi – The Lord My Shepherd (Psalm 23:1)

18. Jehovah Mekoddishkem – The Lord Who Sanctifies You (Leviticus 20:8)

19. Jehovah Shaphat – The Lord the Judge (Judges 11:27)

20. Jehovah Hoseenu – The Lord our Maker (Psalm 95:6)

21. Jehovah Elohim – The Lord God (Genesis 2:4)

22. Jehovah Eloheenu – The Lord Our God (Psalm 99:5)

23. Jehovah Eloheka – The Lord Your God (Exodus 20:2)

24. Jehovah Elohay – The Lord My God (Zechariah 14:5)

25. Jehovah Tsaba – The Lord of Hosts (1 Samuel 1:3)

26. Jehovah El Emeth – The Lord God of Truth (Psalm 31:5)

27. El Chaiyai – God of My Life (Psalm 42:8)

28. El Simchat Gili – God the Joy of My Gladness (Psalm 43:4)

29. Jehovah Goelekh – The Lord Your Redeemer (Isaiah 43:14)

30. Jehovah Machsi – The Lord My Refuge (Psalm 91:9)

    
    

In Yoruba

1. Olorun – God (Supreme Being)

2. Olorun Agbaye – God of the Whole World

3. Alagbada Ina – Clothed in Fire (Exodus 24:17)

4. Olowogbogboro – The One Whose Voice Echoes Far

5. Olodumare – The Almighty Creator

6. Oluwa – Lord/Master

7. Arugbo Ojo – Ancient of Days (Daniel 7:9)

8. Oba Awon Oba – King of Kings (Revelation 19:16)

9. Olutoju – The Caretaker

10. Adunbalo – The Sweet One to Follow

11. Alagbara L'oke L'aye – The Mighty One in Heaven and Earth

12. Oba Alaanu – The Merciful King

13. Olugbala – The Savior

14. Oba Alade – The Crowned King

15. Oba Atofarati – The Unshakable King

    
    

In Igbo

1. Omemma – Doer of Good

2. Chineke – God the Creator

3. Dike Egbune Egbune – The Mighty Warrior

4. Eze Ndi Eze – King of Kings

5. Onye Nwe Uwa – Owner of the World

6. Onye Ndu – The Guide

7. Onye Nche – The Protector

8. Onye Nduzi – The Leader

9. Onye Nwe Udo – Lord of Peace

10. Onye Nwe Agha – Lord of Battles

11. Onye Nwe Ike – Lord of Power

12. Onye Nwe Ndu – Lord of Life

13. Onye Nwe Eziokwu – Lord of Truth

14. Onye Nwe Ngozi – Lord of Blessings

15. Onye Nwe Mmeri – Lord of Victory

    
    

In Twi

1. Twedeampon Nyame – The Dependable God

2. Otumfuo – The Mighty One

3. Nyansa Buakwa Nyame – God of All Wisdom

4. Kontonkori Nyame – The Unshakeable God

5. Amowia – The Giver of Light

6. Amosu – The Giver of rain

7. Daa Agya – The Eternal Father

8. Oboadeɛ – The Creator

9. Odomankoma – The Infinite One

10. Brekyirihunuadeɛ – The All-Knowing God

11. Onyankopon – The Supreme Being

12. Twerɛ Kronkron – The Holy One

13. Onyame Nhyira – The God of Blessings

14. Onyame Mmɔborɔhun – The God of Mercy

15. Onyame Tumfoɔ – The God of Power

In Arabic

1. الله (Allah) – God

2. القدير (Al-Qadeer) – The All-Powerful

3. العليم (Al-‘Aleem) – The All-Knowing

4. الرحمن (Ar-Rahman) – The Most Merciful

5. الرحيم (Ar-Raheem) – The Most Compassionate

6. الملك (Al-Malik) – The King

7. السلام (As-Salaam) – The Source of Peace

8. القديم (Al-Qadeem) – The Eternal

9. السميع (As-Samee’) – The All-Hearing

10. البصير (Al-Baseer) – The All-Seeing

11. المتعال (Al-Muta’ali) – The Most High

12. المهيمن (Al-Muhaymin) – The Protector

13. الحكيم (Al-Hakeem) – The All-Wise

14. الصبور (As-Saboor) – The Most Patient

15. الوهاب (Al-Wahhab) – The Giver of Gifts

God's Communicable Attributes (He Shares These with Us)

These are qualities God allows us to reflect as His children:

1. Love

   • Hebrew: Ahava (1 John 4:8)

   • Twi: Ɔdɔ

   • Yoruba: Ife

   • Igbo: Ihunanya

2. Mercy

   • Hebrew: Rachamim (Psalm 103:8)

   • Twi: Adɔeɛ

   • Yoruba: Aanu

   • Igbo: Ebere

3. Holiness

   • Hebrew: Kadosh (1 Peter 1:16)

   • Twi: Kronkron

   • Yoruba: Mimo

   • Igbo: Nsọ

4. Justice

   • Hebrew: Mishpat (Deuteronomy 32:4)

   • Twi: Ɔtemmufoɔ trenee

   • Yoruba: Olorun idajo ododo

   • Igbo: Onye ikpe ziri ezi

5. Patience

   • Hebrew: Arikh Appayim (Exodus 34:6)

   • Twi: Abotareɛ

   • Yoruba: Sùúrù

   • Igbo: Ndidi

6. Kindness

   • Hebrew: Chesed (Psalm 136:1)

   • Twi: Ayamye

   • Yoruba: Oore

   • Igbo: Obiọma

7. Faithfulness

   • Hebrew: Emunah (Deuteronomy 7:9)

   • Twi: Nokwaredi

   • Yoruba: Olooto

   • Igbo: Ntụkwasị obi

8. Goodness

   • Hebrew: Tov (Psalm 34:8)

   • Twi: Pɛ

   • Yoruba: Oore

   • Igbo: Ọdịmma

9. Gentleness

   • Hebrew: Anavah (Matthew 11:29)

   • Twi: Dɔ

   • Yoruba: Ìfẹ́ràn

   • Igbo: Dị nwayọọ

10. Wisdom

    • Hebrew: Chokmah (Proverbs 9:10)

    • Twi: Nyansapɔ

    • Yoruba: Ogbọn

    • Igbo: Amamihe

11. Forgiveness

    • Hebrew: Seliḥah (Psalm 130:4)

    • Twi: Bɔnefakyɛ

    • Yoruba: Idariji

    • Igbo: Mgbaghara

12. Compassion

    • Hebrew: Racham (Psalm 145:8)

    • Twi: Ahummɔborɔ

    • Yoruba: Aanu

    • Igbo: Ọmịko

13. Humility

    • Hebrew: Anavah (Micah 6:8)

    • Twi: Ahobrɛaseɛ

    • Yoruba: Ìrẹlẹ̀

    • Igbo: Dị umeala n'obi

14. Generosity

    • Hebrew: Nedivut (2 Corinthians 9:7)

    • Twi: Adehyɛ

    • Yoruba: Ìfúnni

    • Igbo: Inyeaka

15. Joy

    • Hebrew: Simcha (Nehemiah 8:10)

    • Twi: Anigyeɛ

    • Yoruba: Ayọ

    • Igbo: Ọṅụ

This list is definitely not exhaustive, there is way more to Discover about God. You can come back to this as many times as you want to learn something new each day.

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Why Do These Attributes Matter?

• They deepen our worship – Knowing God's names helps us praise Him specifically.

• They strengthen our faith – Remembering His power reassures us in trials.

• They shape our character – As we reflect His love, mercy, and holiness, we become more like Him.

  
  

How Can We Respond?

1. Study Scripture – Dive into verses about God's nature.

2. Pray His names – Call on Him as Jehovah Jireh when in need, Jehovah Shalom when anxious.

3. Live out His communicable attributes – Show love, mercy, and justice to others.

   
   

Conclusion: Keep Seeking the Heart of God

The more we learn about God’s attributes, the more we realize how vast and wonderful He is. Whether in English, Hebrew, Yoruba, Igbo, Twi or Arabic — He is the same powerful, loving, and faithful God.

Challenge: Pick one attribute this week—meditate on it, pray it, and see how God reveals Himself to you.

"Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!" (Romans 11:33)

Which of God’s attributes speaks most to you today? What attributes of God do you know in your own language..Share in the comments!

Want to go deeper? Study Psalm 145 or Isaiah 40 — they're filled with revelations of who God is!

God richly bless you!