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Elohim

Elohim

3 9.9
A Hebrew name in the Bible used for God or gods
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɛloʊhɪm/
  • Literature
translation icon : Elohim
  • The name Elohim signifies the supreme deity in Hebrew scriptures, encompassing both power and majesty.
  • YHWH Elohim
  • Elohim (the name)
  • Elohim says

It says Elohim and Elohim is a plural.

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Examples

  • Verses 21-23 of chapter 2 describe how Elohim takes a side from ha-adam and builds it into a woman.

    Academic text (1994)
  • In chapter 1, Elohim was alone.

    Academic text (1994)
  • In the image of Elohim, He made them, male and female made them.

    Blog text (3)
  • Elohim blessed them; Elohim said to them.

    Academic text (1994)
  • When David took Bat Sheva, did he sin before Elohim alone?

    Academic text (1995)
  • God's name Elohim is used six times in this psalm.

    Academic text (1995)
  • We are seeing the power of Elohim, and we know that He is Jehovah Rapha.

    Blog text (15)
  • Elohim said, "We will make a groundling (Adam) in our image, after our likeness."

    Academic text (1994)
  • In the beginning, Elohim created the heavens and the earth, according to the biblical account.

  • Many believers pray to Elohim seeking guidance and strength in their daily lives.

Synonyms

Lord
vsElohim
  • Literature
197 5.5

God in Christianity and Judaism who people pray to

is a Hebrew word meaning deity rather than an English reverent title
Jehovah
vsElohim
50 7.5

A name used for God in the Old Testament

is a general Hebrew word for deity rather than a specific personal name
Yahweh
vsElohim
18 9.3

The name used for the God of ancient Israel in the Old Testament

is a general Hebrew term for deity rather than a personal name
YHWH
vsElohim
  • Literature
3 9.9

A sacred name for God used in the Hebrew Bible, written as YHWH

is a general Hebrew word for deity rather than a single sacred name
Adonai
vsElohim
1 9.9

A respectful Hebrew name used for God in Jewish prayer

is a general Hebrew term for deity rather than a respectful title
YHVH
vsElohim
  • Literature
1 9.9

A sacred name for God in the Old Testament

is a general Hebrew word for deity not the specific four-letter personal name
Jahweh
vsElohim
  • Formal
1 9.9

A name for God in the Old Testament

is a general Hebrew term for deity instead of a single personal name
Yahveh
vsElohim
9.9

A name for God in the Hebrew Bible

is a general Hebrew word for deity rather than that specific name
Yahve
vsElohim
9.9

A name for the God of the Old Testament that comes from the Hebrew letters YHVH

is a general term for deity in Hebrew not a personal proper name
Yahwe
vsElohim
9.9

A name for God in the Hebrew Bible

is a general Hebrew label for deity rather than the unique personal name

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Elohim comes from Hebrew and originally means 'gods', based on the root El meaning 'god' or 'mighty', which you can see in names like Michael and Gabriel. Although it looks plural, the Bible often uses Elohim for the one God to show greatness and power.