How many distinct names of Jehovah are connected with God's dealing with the nation of Israel?
Seven distinct names of Jehovah are connected with God's dealings with the nation of Israel, as the name Jehovah is primarily the name of God in His covenant relationship with that people. Examples given include Jehovah-Jireh, meaning God is the provider, and Jehovah-Rehah, meaning Jehovah the Shepherd.
Les teaches that there are seven distinct names of Jehovah that are intrinsic with God's dealing with the nation of Israel. He notes that the name Jehovah is primarily the name of God as He deals with His covenant people, and that Jehovah implied the I Am. In Exodus chapter 3, when Moses asked what he should tell the people in Egypt, the answer was 'I Am hath sent you.' Les also points out that Jesus referred to Himself as the I Am. Earlier, God said the patriarchs had known Him as El Shaddai, the Almighty God or All Providing One, but by the name Jehovah He was not known unto them. As examples of the seven names, Les mentions Jehovah-Jireh, the name Abraham gave the place when he found the ram in the thicket, meaning God is the provider, and Jehovah-Rehah, from Psalm 23, meaning Jehovah the Shepherd. He indicates there are seven in all, though he may not recall each one, and these illustrate the distinct names connected with God's covenant dealings with Israel.