There is something deeply comforting and personal about being known by name. In a world filled with noise, crowds, and constant movement, it’s easy to feel invisible or overlooked. But God’s Word assures us that we are not forgotten. He doesn’t just see us as part of the masses. He calls us by name, and that truth echoes throughout the Bible. When God calls someone by name, it shows His intentional love, His divine purpose, and His desire for an intimate relationship with us.
From the Old Testament to the New, we see God reaching out to individuals with specific callings and gentle affirmations. He called Abraham, Moses, Samuel, Mary, and many others by name to walk with Him and fulfill divine assignments. That same God knows your name, your story, your past, and your future. You are not a mistake or an afterthought. You were chosen, seen, and known. These Bible verses will remind you of the beauty and power of being personally called by the God who created heaven and earth.
Bible Verses Reminding You That God Has Called You By Name
1. Isaiah 43:1
But now, this is what the Lord says—“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine.”
2. John 10:3
The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
3. Exodus 33:17
And the Lord said to Moses, “I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and I know you by name.”
4. Luke 19:5
When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.”
5. 1 Samuel 3:10
The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”
6. Genesis 22:11
But the angel of the Lord called out to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied.
7. Acts 9:4
He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”
8. John 11:43
When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!”
9. Isaiah 49:1
Before I was born the Lord called me; from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name.
10. Jeremiah 1:5
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart…
11. Psalm 139:1
You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.
12. Revelation 2:17
I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.
13. Genesis 46:2
And God spoke to Israel in a vision at night and said, “Jacob! Jacob!” “Here I am,” he replied.
14. Exodus 3:4
God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!” And Moses said, “Here I am.”
15. Acts 10:3
One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who came to him and said, “Cornelius!”
16. Luke 1:30
But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.”
17. Matthew 16:18
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church…
18. John 20:16
Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!”
19. Numbers 12:6–8
With him I speak face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the Lord.
20. 2 Timothy 1:9
He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.
21. Psalm 139:13
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
22. Ephesians 1:4–5
He chose us in him before the creation of the world… he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ.
23. Isaiah 62:2
You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow.
24. Zechariah 3:1–2
The Lord said to Satan, “The Lord rebuke you, Satan! The Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you!”
25. Matthew 10:30
And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
26. Romans 8:30
And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
27. Genesis 3:9
But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?”
28. Psalm 147:4
He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.
29. Isaiah 45:3
I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord… who summons you by name.
30. Romans 9:11
Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—in order that God’s purpose in election might stand…
31. John 1:48
“How do you know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree.”
32. Acts 13:2
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work…”
33. Psalm 91:14
Because he loves me, says the Lord, I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
34. Revelation 3:5
I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my Father.
35. Isaiah 43:7
Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.
Our Thoughts On what the Bible Says about God Calling You by Name
There is no greater comfort than knowing that the Creator of the universe knows your name. When God calls you by name, He is acknowledging your worth, your identity, and your purpose. You are not forgotten or lost in the crowd. You are seen, chosen, and loved. Scripture doesn’t portray God as distant or detached, but as a Father who personally calls, corrects, and guides His children. When we hear Him call our name—whether in a quiet moment or through His Word—it is an invitation to come closer, to walk with Him, and to live out His plan. You are not just one among many. You are His.
Say This Prayer
Father, thank You for calling me by name. In a world that often overlooks people, You remind me that I am known, loved, and chosen. Help me to recognize Your voice and respond with a willing heart. Even when I feel unworthy or unsure, remind me that You have a purpose for my life. Thank You for never losing sight of me, for forming me with care, and for walking with me through every season. I receive Your love today, and I surrender to Your call. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Evang. Anabelle Thompson is the founder of Believers Refuge, a Scripture-based resource that helps Christians to find biblical guidance for life’s challenges.
With over 15 years of ministry experience and a decade of dedicated Bible study, she creates content that connects believers with relevant Scripture for their daily struggles.
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Evang. Thompson brings 12 years of active ministry and evangelism experience, along with over 10 years of systematic Bible study and theological research.
As a former small group leader and Sunday school teacher, she has published over 200 biblical resources and devotional studies.
She specializes in applying Scripture to everyday life challenges and regularly studies the original Hebrew and Greek texts for a deeper biblical understanding.