Victoria Orenze, a Nigerian gospel artist, faced criticism for referring to God as “Jehovah El-Steeze.” She used the term “steeze” to highlight God’s powerful and impressive nature, which stirred mixed reactions online. Responding to the backlash, Victoria clarified her choice of words by drawing parallels to how the Bible portrays God’s majesty.
In a detailed essay on the subject, Victoria explains that “Steeze” signifies excellent flair and poise. She believes that God embodies this quality, pointing to scriptural references portraying Him as a consuming fire, radiant light, and a commanding force. The singer encourages others to see beyond surface-level interpretations and recognize God’s awe-inspiring presence. Victoria emphasizes that words like “Steeze” maintain their meaning even in informal contexts.
She elaborated:
“Steeze is an English term that describes a person’s distinctive and impressive way of doing things, style, and composure. God’s distinctive and impressive way, style, and composure leave me in awe. Scripture portrays Him as a consuming fire (Hebrews 12:29), wrapped in light (Psalm 104:2), using the cloud as His vehicle (Psalm 104:3), with eyes like fire (Revelation 19:12, 1:14), and a voice like thunder and roaring waters. God’s presence makes mountains quake (Psalm 114:1-8).
“He is not just composed, but everything else loses composure before Him. He is not just clothed in light but is light itself. Today He may ride on a cloud as His chariot, and tomorrow on the wind. That’s why I refer to Him as my Jehovah El Steeze.
“I prioritize understanding and revelation over slang or trends. Pause your trends and behold God. In conclusion, let me remind you that using words like ‘Steeze’ or ‘loose guard’ as slang doesn’t alter their English meaning. Scripture affirms that the One who watches over us neither slumbers nor sleeps, so I confidently proclaim that my God never lets His guard down.”
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