God's name holds profound significance, as evidenced by its central place in the third commandment, which warns that the Lord will not hold guiltless anyone who takes His name in vain. This commandment underscores that bearing God's name is not merely about speech but encompasses all behavior, reflecting His being, character, instruction, and possession of us as His children. As signatories of the New Covenant, we bear His name, representing Him in every aspect of our lives—through speech, demeanor, attitudes, behavior, decisions, and even appearance. To take His name in vain, meaning in emptiness, vanity, or falsehood, is to act thoughtlessly or unrighteously, which is sin, and God will hold us accountable for such actions. God places His name in specific locations, such as Jerusalem on Mount Zion, where Solomon built the Temple, and God's glory filled it, manifesting His presence in the Holy of Holies. However, His name and presence are distinct from His glory; while His glory is unapproachable and overwhelming, His name is approachable and understandable, embodying virtues like love, mercy, goodness, justice, and righteousness that humans can relate to in everyday life and worship. Through His name, proclaimed to Moses in Exodus 34, God reveals His character traits—compassion, graciousness, patience, covenant loyalty, truthfulness, forgiveness, justice, and measured punishment—allowing us to appreciate and know Him beyond the sheer power of His glory. In the context of baptism, being baptized into God's name signifies entering a relationship with Him, coming under His Lordship, and beginning the process of becoming like Him by immersing into everything His name represents, including His nature and character. This concept of oneness with God, as expressed in Jesus Christ's prayer in John 17, highlights that understanding His name secures and protects us, fostering belief and ultimately producing godly love within us, mirroring the love between the Father and Christ. Finally, in Revelation, the reward for those who keep God's Word and do not deny His name is to have the names of the Father, the Son, and the city of New Jerusalem inscribed upon them. This unites the concepts of God's name with His eternal Temple and His people, who, through loyalty and obedience, become like Him, bearing His name fully and truly as His children for all time.

In the narrative of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11, mankind sought to make a name for themselves, desiring reputation and renown to avoid being scattered across the earth. Their ambition was to build a monument to distinguish themselves and elevate their status to rival God's, but only God rightfully makes a name for Himself. After confusing their languages and dispersing them, God named the place Babel, meaning confusion, signifying the chaos that results when humanity attempts to usurp His authority. The concept of God's name carries profound significance, often tied to His presence and authority. God chooses specific places to place His name, indicating a singular, consecrated location where His Tabernacle or Temple stands as a symbol of His dwelling. In Deuteronomy, the phrase "the place where the Lord chooses to make His name abide" appears repeatedly, emphasizing that God, not man, selects this location. This choice reflects His sovereignty and intention for permanence, with Jerusalem as the ultimate and eternal site where His name abides. God's act of placing His name in Jerusalem signifies more than mere identity; it conveys His superiority, authority, glory, fame, and renown. His presence is implied there, where His people can approach Him, offer sacrifices, and worship. Despite His desire to remain in Jerusalem forever, His glory departed during the Babylonian invasion as seen in Ezekiel 9, though He promises in Zechariah 1:17 to again choose Jerusalem, showing His enduring commitment to that place. Additionally, placing His name on Jerusalem denotes possession, marking it as His holy city on earth. This act underscores His ownership and care for both the city and its people, as expressed in Isaiah 49 where He declares that He has written Zion's name on His hand, reflecting His attentive and loving guardianship even amidst anger, always seeking to rescue and restore.

God has specified that all sacrifices and offerings must be made at the place He chooses to put His name for His dwelling. As stated in Deuteronomy 12:4-6, Israel is commanded to seek this designated place among their tribes, and there they shall bring their burnt offerings, sacrifices, tithes, heave offerings, vowed offerings, freewill offerings, and the firstborn of their herds and flocks. Furthermore, Deuteronomy 12:10-11 reinforces that only when Israel crosses over the Jordan, dwells in the land God gives them, and finds rest from their enemies, shall there be a place where the Lord their God chooses to make His name abide. Only then shall they bring all that He commands. This requirement was not fulfilled until Joshua 18:1, when the Tabernacle was erected, and worship began, seven years after entering the land. Until the Tabernacle and its brazen altar, where God symbolically resides, were permanently in place, no offerings could be made, as God meant this command with the same certainty as His other instructions.