Lyrics
Jehovah Elohim
The most high God
Jehovah Rapha
The Lord my healer
Jehovah Adonai
My sovereign master
Jehovah Nissi
The Lord my Banner
And I will lift You high
High above the earth
And I will lift You high
High above the earth
I will lift You high
High above the earth
Jehovah Shammah
The Lord is here
Jehovah Elohim
The most high God
Jehovah Rapha
The Lord my healer
Jehovah Adonai
My sovereign master
Jehovah Nissi
The Lord my Banner
And I will lift You high
High above the earth
And I will lift You high
High above the earth
I will lift You high
High above the earth
Jehovah Shammah
The Lord is here
Jehovah Shammah
The Lord is here
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song centers on a sequence of biblical names and titles for God, presenting him as Most High, healer, sovereign master, banner, and the One who is present. Its repeated declaration of lifting God high gives the lyric a clear posture of worship. Each name adds a distinct dimension to the confession: divine authority, healing, leadership, protection, and nearness are gathered into one concise act of praise.
The language closely echoes several scriptural descriptions of God. Jehovah Nissi recalls the altar Moses named after the Lord, while Jehovah Shammah points toward the promise that the Lord is there. The appeal to God as healer also reflects the declaration in Exodus that the Lord heals. Rather than developing a narrative, the song relies on repetition to keep attention on God's character. The result is a simple worship meditation in which praise rests on who God is and on the assurance of his active presence.
Related Scripture
- Exodus 15:26 God identifies himself as the Lord who heals.
- Exodus 17:15 Moses names the altar The Lord Is My Banner.
- Ezekiel 48:35 The city receives the name The Lord Is There.