Bible Study: Does “The Name Above All Names” Replace Yahavah's/Yahweh’s Name?

[MatthewG]

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Bible Study: Does “The Name Above All Names” Replace Yahweh’s Name?​

Introduction​

Philippians 2:9 says God “highly exalted Jesus and gave Him the name above all names.” Some wonder whether this means Jesus’ name replaces or erases the divine name Yahweh/Yahavah. Scripture shows the opposite: Jesus’ exaltation magnifies the Father’s name, not replaces it. This study explores how the Father’s name remains eternal while the Son receives supreme authority under the Father.

1. The Father Is the One Who Exalts Jesus​

Philippians 2:9 begins with a crucial truth:

“God has highly exalted Him…”

Jesus does not exalt Himself. Jesus does not claim a new divine name. Jesus receives honor from Yahavah, not instead of Yahavah.

This alone proves the Father’s name is not erased. The Father remains the source of authority.

2. “Name Above All Names” Refers to Rank and Authority​

In Scripture, “name” often means:

• position
• authority
• office
• role

Jesus is given:

• the highest authority
• the highest position
• the highest honor

But He is still:

• the Son
• the Messiah
• the One sent
• the One who obeys
• the One who glorifies the Father

His exaltation is positional, not a replacement of the Father’s identity.

3. The Next Verse Proves Yahavah’s Name Remains Supreme​

Philippians 2:11:

“Every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

If Jesus’ exaltation erased Yahavah’s name, Paul would not say:

• “God the Father”
• “to the glory of the Father”

The confession of Jesus’ lordship increases the Father’s glory. It does not diminish it. It does not replace it.

4. Jesus Himself Protects and Reveals the Father’s Name​

Jesus repeatedly affirms the Father’s name:

• “Father, glorify Your name.” (John 12:28)
• “I have manifested Your name.” (John 17:6)
• “Holy Father, keep them in Your name.” (John 17:11)
• “This is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God.” (John 17:3)

If Jesus’ exaltation erased Yahavah’s name, Jesus would not:

• pray to Yahavah
• glorify Yahavah
• reveal Yahavah
• teach Yahavah
• submit to Yahavah

Jesus’ ministry is built on revealing the Father, not replacing Him.

5. Jesus Never Claims the Father’s Name as His Own​

Even after the resurrection, Jesus says:

“I ascend to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.” — John 20:17

Jesus maintains the distinction:

• Yahavah is His God
• Yahavah is our God
• Jesus is the exalted Son, not the Father Himself

The Father’s name remains untouched.

6. Yahavah’s Name Is Eternal and Cannot Be Replaced​

The Old Testament declares:

• “This is My name forever.” (Exodus 3:15)
• “I am Yahavah; that is My name.” (Isaiah 42:8)
• “My glory I will not give to another.” (Isaiah 42:8)

If Jesus’ exaltation erased Yahavah’s name, these verses would be contradicted. But they are not — because Jesus’ exaltation fulfills Yahavah’s plan, not replaces Yahavah’s identity.

7. The Son’s Exaltation Is the Father’s Victory​

Philippians 2:9–11 shows a chain of authority:

1. Yahavah exalts Jesus
2. Yahavah gives Him supreme authority
3. Every knee bows to Jesus
4. Every tongue confesses Jesus as Lord
5. The Father receives glory through the Son

This is unity, not replacement.

The Father’s name remains the eternal divine name. The Son receives the highest authority under the Father.

8. Jesus’ Exaltation Does Not Change Who God Is​

Jesus never teaches:

• “My name replaces the Father’s name.”
• “Worship Me instead of God.”
• “The Father’s name is no longer needed.”

Instead, He teaches:

• “The Father is greater than I.” (John 14:28)
• “I seek not My own glory.” (John 8:50)
• “The Father who sent Me…” (John 5:37)
• “Worship the Lord your God.” (Matthew 4:10)

Jesus’ exaltation does not erase Yahavah. It reveals Yahavah’s authority through the Son.

Conclusion​

No — Jesus being given “the name above all names” does not erase or replace the name of Yahweh/Yahavah.

Instead:

• Yahavah exalts Jesus
• Yahavah gives Him supreme authority
• Jesus’ lordship brings glory to Yahavah
• Jesus continues to reveal and honor Yahavah’s name
• The Father’s name remains eternal and unchanged

The Son’s exaltation magnifies the Father’s glory. The Father’s name remains the divine name forever. The Son reigns under the Father in perfect unity.

 

[MatthewG]

Thank you for taking time to go through this @keithr. Glory to the Father in heaven for what the Lord Yeshua had done for the whole world.

 

[Wrangler]

“The Name Above All Names” Replace Yahweh’s Name?

Good thread topic. It's obvious from the Scripture you point out that God excepts himself. 1 Corinthians 15:27-28 makes this explicit.

27 For the Scriptures say, “God has put all things under his authority.”[a] (Of course, when it says “all things are under his authority,” that does not include God himself, who gave Christ his authority.) 28 Then, when all things are under his authority, the Son will put himself under God’s authority, so that God, who gave his Son authority over all things, will be utterly supreme over everything everywhere.

 

[MatthewG]

Hi did you read the whole article?

Yeah idk if people think I’m trying to start a whole new religion or whatever like Jehovah witness or something.

I ain’t about creating any religion or anything.

I’m just about seeing what the Bible has to say concerning things.

People can think whatever they want.

 

[MatthewG]

I’m also not looking to argue with anyone concerning their own personal beliefs.

That’s between you and God. It has nothing to do with anyone else.


The original post shows what the Bible indicates when reading it.

Whether people use Yahweh or Yahavah.

 

[Wrangler]

Hi did you read the whole article?

About halfway through, then scanned the rest of it. The OP was well researched. And I hope to reply to the 2nd half later in the day - God willing.

I’m also not looking to argue with anyone concerning their own personal beliefs.

That’s between you and God. It has nothing to do with anyone else.

You make this point from time to time and it is a point well taken. Because of IDOLATRY people get upset with what Scripture says - unless You interpret it by their private interpretation, like a special meaning for words, like death.

 

[MatthewG]

People struggle to listen to Jesus, and even more to listen to one another. My desire is simply unity and peace with all people, regardless of their background. I hope that whatever I share brings benefit, not harm.At the same time, Jesus taught us the wisdom of boundaries. Sometimes the most loving thing you can do is step back, walk away, or let someone be. Loving your neighbor was never meant to come at the detriment of your own well‑being. Christlike love is sincere, but it’s also discerning.