Yes, that’s exactly how Psalm 135:3 characterizes the Name of the Lord. “Sing praises unto His Name; for it is pleasant.”

The adjective (in Hebrew spelled “naiym”) used here for “pleasant” also means “sweet” three times in the Old Testament.

God’s Name … Pleasant!

Actually, the rather long string of words “the name of the Lord” occurs 109 times in Scripture! That’s impressive!

So, I use today’s Lesson to impress upon each of us a greater sense of the importance of studying (and knowing) the Name of the Lord.

Technically the name involved in Psalm 135:3 is LORD, being Jehovah God. The Great “I AM THAT I AM.”

But undoubtedly His other Bible Names (and Titles) are included in the command to praise His “pleasant” (“sweet”) Name!

Books are written, many of them, on the Names of God! Study Bibles abound with lists of His Names as well.

Let’s get busy, folks!

God has Names for times of Battle!

Names for times of Peace!

Times of Trouble!

Times of sheer praise and thanksgiving!

In fact, His Name is above every Name!

Want to spend a sweet hour with the Bible, in the Word?

Dig into the Names(s) of God!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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