How does the name of the lord develop through the rest of Scripture?

Calling on the name moves from early worship (Genesis 4) to the revealed name at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14-15), to Joel's promise that 'whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be saved,' fulfilled in Christ (Romans 10:13).

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Where Does the Bible First Mention The Name of the LORD?

The Bible first mentions the name of the lord in Genesis 4:26, from the original word shem YHWH (שם יהוה). 'Then began men to call upon the name of the LORD'—the first recorded public worship, marking the start of people gathering to invoke and trust God by name.

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True worship begins with calling on God by His name in dependence.

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