Names of God that mean restoration include Jehovah Rapha meaning Lord who heals and restores health, and Jehovah Shalom meaning Lord of peace who restores wholeness, though no single Hebrew name directly translates as restoration, but several names imply restoring work. Jehovah Rapha from Exodus 15:26 means Lord who heals you, implying restoration of health, as God restores physical and emotional brokenness. Jehovah Shalom from Judges 6:24 means Lord is peace, peace meaning shalom which includes wholeness and restoration. El Shaddai meaning God Almighty who restores and provides abundantly. In Hebrew, concept of restoration is tied to shalom meaning completeness and tikkun meaning repair. God as Restorer is described in Psalm 23 as He restores my soul, using Hebrew shub meaning to turn back or restore. Another name is Jehovah Jireh meaning Lord will provide, who restores what is lacking. While there is no direct name Jehovah Restorer, God is called Restorer of paths in Isaiah 58:12. In New Testament, Jesus is called Restorer. Some teach that name Jehovah Shub meaning Lord who restores, from shub. Overall, God's names that imply restoration focus on healing, peace, and provision, showing God as one who restores health, soul, and fortunes, with ultimate restoration through Christ who makes all things new.
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