The ‘El’ Spin-offs …
EL OLAM (o-LAM) - “The Everlasting God” or “The Eternal God”.
‘Olam’ is a Hebrew word that occurs more than four hundred times in the Hebrew scriptures (OT). It is translated as "eternal," "everlasting," "forever," "lasting," "ever," or "ancient". It refers to the fullness of the experience of time or space.
We find EL OLAM for the first time in Genesis 21:33, “Abraham planted a tamarisk tree* in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God.” EL OLAM shows us that God is the God of all ages, everything that happens is under His control. Throughout human history EL OLAM has been manifested and has revealed his purposes to men. His utmost revelation and manifestation is found in his Son Jesus Christ.
This name teaches us that God created time yet exists outside of and beyond it. Before the creation of the universe there was God with no beginning and no end. All things we know of change through time, yet our Father never does. This means the character of God, His Word, His Kingdom, and all He stands for never change and never end.
Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.
In His Name & for His Glory,
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
* A tamarisk tree is a “very graceful tree, with long feathery branches and tufts closed clad with the minutest of leaves and surmounted in spring with spikes of beautiful pink blossoms, which seem to envelop the whole tree in one gauzy sheet of color”. - www.biblestudytools.com
Resources: The Names of God, by Ann Spangler, Zondervan, 2009; https://discoveringthejewishjesus.com/el-olam/; www.scripturalgrace.com
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