“For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God…” – Deuteronomy 10:17
In an age where the word “awesome” gets casually tossed around, it’s easy to forget what true awe feels like. But when Scripture calls God El Hannora, “The Awesome God,” it’s not describing something trendy or impressive—it’s describing someone who inspires holy fear and breathtaking wonder.
El Hannora is the One who thunders from Sinai, who parts the seas, who commands stars and stirs hearts. He is not safe—but He is good. He is not tame—but He is trustworthy. He is utterly beyond us, yet chooses to draw near.
📜 Word Study
El Hannora (אֵל הַנּוֹרָא, pronounced El hah-noh-RAH) comes from nora, meaning “fearful, awe-inspiring, dreadful in majesty.” It’s related to yirah, the Hebrew word for “fear” that carries the dual sense of terror and reverence. This name paints a picture of God as majestic, powerful, and worthy of trembling worship.
This awe isn’t meant to push us away—it’s meant to bring us to our knees in adoration. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10) because it teaches us how truly big God is—and how small we are apart from Him.
💎 A Diamond of Truth
The same God who shook the mountain with fire also whispers comfort to your soul. El Hannora is the Lion and the Lamb, the Thunder and the Stillness. When we lose our sense of awe, we lose our sense of reality.
Worship doesn’t begin with feeling good. It begins with seeing God rightly—as the One before whom angels veil their faces and kings cast their crowns.
💬 Reflect and Respond
- When was the last time you truly stood in awe of God?
- Do you treat El Hannora with holy reverence—or casual familiarity?
- How can you recapture a sense of wonder in your walk with God today?
Fall before El Hannora. Let awe rise in your soul again. He is not like us. He is God Most High. And He is worthy of your deepest fear—and your highest praise.
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