When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, "I am the Almighty God. Obey me and always do what is right.

But Moses replied, "When I go to the Israelites and say to them, 'The God of your ancestors sent me to you,' they will ask me, 'What is his name?' So what can I tell them?"

Tell the Israelites that I, the LORD, the God of their ancestors, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, have sent you to them. This is my name forever; this is what all future generations are to call me.

I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as Almighty God, but I did not make myself known to them by my holy name, the LORD.

The LORD came down in a cloud, stood with him there, and pronounced his holy name, the LORD.

I keep my promise for thousands of generations and forgive evil and sin; but I will not fail to punish children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generation for the sins of their parents."

A child is born to us! A son is given to us! And he will be our ruler. He will be called, "Wonderful Counselor," "Mighty God," "Eternal Father," "Prince of Peace."

"I am the high and holy God, who lives forever. I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are humble and repentant, so that I can restore their confidence and hope.

When he is king, the people of Judah will be safe, and the people of Israel will live in peace. He will be called 'The LORD Our Salvation.'

"A virgin will become pregnant and have a son, and he will be called Immanuel" (which means, "God is with us").

"I am the first and the last," says the Lord God Almighty, who is, who was, and who is to come.

My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe. He is my savior; he protects me and saves me from violence.

God gives great victories to his king; he shows constant love to the one he has chosen, to David and his descendants forever.

The LORD is my protector; he is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe.

The LORD is my light and my salvation; I will fear no one. The LORD protects me from all danger; I will never be afraid.

for you are my protector, my strong defense against my enemies.

Let me live in your sanctuary all my life; let me find safety under your wings.

can say to him, "You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in you I trust."

He is my protector and defender, my shelter and savior, in whom I trust for safety. He subdues the nations under me.

Trust in the LORD forever; he will always protect us.

Save me, I pray, from my brother Esau. I am afraid---afraid that he is coming to attack us and destroy us all, even the women and children.

The man said, "Your name will no longer be Jacob. You have struggled with God and with men, and you have won; so your name will be Israel."

Jacob said, "Now tell me your name." But he answered, "Why do you want to know my name?" Then he blessed Jacob.

David was now in great trouble, because his men were all very bitter about losing their children, and they were threatening to stone him; but the LORD his God gave him courage.

Foreigners bow before me; when they hear me, they obey.

The LORD lives! Praise my defender! Proclaim the greatness of the strong God who saves me!

When I am afraid, O LORD Almighty, I put my trust in you.

I trust in God and am not afraid; I praise him for what he has promised. What can a mere human being do to me?

God says, "I will save those who love me and will protect those who acknowledge me as LORD.

The Sovereign LORD gives me strength. He makes me sure-footed as a deer and keeps me safe on the mountains.