Jehovah-Rohi

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Jehovah-Rohi (ื™ึฐื”ื•ึธื” ืจึนืขึดื™) means 'The LORD Is My Shepherd,' expressed by David in Psalm 23:1. The Hebrew 'rohi' comes from 'ra'ah,' meaning to tend and pasture a flock with personal attention. This name reveals God's intimate care for each believer โ€” guiding through dark valleys, providing rest in green pastures, protecting from predators, and restoring weary souls with tender attention.

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Meaning: The LORD Is My Shepherd

First Usage: Psalm 23:1

Key Passages

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Psalms 23:1-4

T1he LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his nameโ€™s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

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Did You Know?

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Jehovah Rohi means "The Lord Is My Shepherd." The name is most familiar from Psalm 23. The God who leads, protects, and provides for His sheep is the same God who became the Lamb.

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Sheep are helpless, prone to wander, and easily frightened. The Shepherd knows His sheep by name. He leads them beside still waters and restores their souls.

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The good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. Jehovah Rohi did not send a hired hand. He came Himself to bring us home.