Seven Names of God in Hebrew: Discovering His CharacterSample

Need hope today?

If you need hope to get through your current situation — or to get through life in general—this may be the most important thing you read today.

There is a Hebrew name for God that I love, El Olam (אל עולם, pronounced "el oh-lawm"), which we translate in our English Bibles as “Eternal God” or “Everlasting God.”

The name El Olam reveals God as eternal — existing beyond time yet engaging within it. This name appears when God's people need reassurance that their present circumstances aren't the end of the story. El Olam sees the complete picture — past, present, and future — working toward His purposes across generations.

This name reminds us that God's perspective far exceeds our limited view. While we see segments and seasons, El Olam sees the complete narrative of our lives. His eternal nature means He can weave every circumstance — even difficult ones — into His greater purposes.

Create a timeline of your current situation, extending it both backward and forward. Mark moments where you've seen God's faithfulness in the past. Write "El Olam is already there" over your future concerns. Let this visual remind you that the Everlasting God spans all of time.

Prayer:
El Olam, help me trust Your eternal perspective when my vision is limited by time.