ADONAI MEKADDISHKEM — THE LORD WHO SANCTIFIES
“Speak now to Bnei-Yisrael saying, ‘Surely you must keep My Shabbatot,
for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, so you
may know that I am Adonai who sanctifies you.’”
— Exodus 31:13
This watercolour painting is inspired by the holy and transforming name of God, Adonai Mekaddishkem — The Lord Who Sanctifies. Derived from the Hebrew word qâdash, meaning “to sanctify,” “to make holy,” or “to set apart,” this name reveals God as the One who lovingly calls His people into holiness and dedicates them for His purpose.
Through soft watercolour textures and radiant layers of light, this artwork reflects purity, renewal, and the beauty of a life surrendered to God. Inspired by Exodus 31:13, the painting points to the covenant relationship between the Lord and His people—a reminder that we are called to belong to Him and walk in His ways.
Adonai Mekaddishkem reminds us that sanctification is not something we achieve alone, but a work of God within us. He shapes, refines, and sets His people apart through His presence and truth. This piece serves as a gentle encouragement to draw near to the Lord, rest in His transforming grace, and embrace the calling to live a life dedicated to Him.
