There are many aspects of his personality and acts, as can be seen from the way he described himself to Moses: “Jehovah, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in loving - kindness and truth, preserving loving - kindness for thousands, pardoning error and transgression and sin, but by no means will he give exemption from punishment, bringing punishment for the error of fathers upon sons and upon grandsons. ” ​ — Exodus 34: 6, 7.
Tema isiksusel ja tegudel on palju külgi, nagu võib näha sellest, kuidas ta ennast kirjeldas Moosesele: „Jehoova, Jehoova on halastaja ja armuline Jumal, pika meelega ja rikas heldusest ning tõest, kes säilitab heldust tuhandeile, annab andeks ülekohtu ja üleastumised ning patu, aga kes siiski ei jäta süüdlast karistamata, vaid nuhtleb vanemate patud lastele ja lastelastele. ” — 2. Moosese 34: 6, 7.