Deuteronomy 28

Jehovah

Jehovah (LORD) — the covenant name, 'He who is' / 'I AM'

And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: Deuteronomy 28:1–2

The blessings of the covenant depend on listening to the voice of the LORD, Jehovah. Latter-day Saints understand Jehovah to be the premortal Jesus Christ, so Israel's covenant blessings came from hearkening to Him.

How we know: Jehovah is the premortal Christ (Abraham 1:16; D&C 110:3–4) · the verse itself names Him · another scripture interprets it of Him · a footnote points to Him

• the same title in D&C 110:3-4 — The voice of Jehovah in the Kirtland Temple identifies Himself: 'I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father.'

Take His Name

The LORD shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, and walk in his ways. Deuteronomy 28:9–10

A covenant people carries the Lord's name so that the world can see whose they are. The Church footnote sends this verse to the Savior's own words, 'in my name shall they be called; and they are mine.'

How we know: Jehovah is the premortal Christ (Abraham 1:16; D&C 110:3–4) · the verse itself names Him · a footnote points to Him · another scripture interprets it of Him

• alluded to by Mosiah 26:18 — The Lord to Alma: 'blessed is this people who are willing to bear my name; for in my name shall they be called' — the Church footnote on Deuteronomy 28:10 pairs the two.
• alludes to Deuteronomy 26:18-19 — Verse 9 restates the covenant just made: 'that thou mayest be an holy people unto the LORD thy God.'

Jehovah

Jehovah (LORD) — the covenant name, 'He who is' / 'I AM'

If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD; Deuteronomy 28:58

The whole law exists so Israel will revere the sacred name of the LORD. The Church footnote states that the Hebrew behind 'THE LORD THY GOD' here is Jehovah — the premortal Christ, whose name covenant people are still to hold holy.

How we know: Jehovah is the premortal Christ (Abraham 1:16; D&C 110:3–4) · the verse itself names Him · a footnote points to Him · another scripture interprets it of Him

• the same title in Exodus 3:14-15 — The divine name revealed at the bush: 'this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.'