When God presents Himself, throughout scripture, in contrast to
man, Elohim is invariably used.
- When God presents Himself in relationship with man, the term is
Jehovah.
- Before man fell, there was something special in the relationship, so i Genesis 2 and 3 Jehovah-Elohim is used. The God of creation entered immediately into a special relationship with man, until the Fall.
- After the Fall He simply calls Himself Jehovah.
The true key to these terms is to realize that Moses, wise and
learned, was guided by God in all he wrote.
