It is cognate to the word ʾl-h-m which is found in Ugaritic, where it is used as the pantheon for Canaanite gods, the children of El, and conventionally vocalized as "Elohim".

Jan 4, 2022 · Elohim is a Hebrew word that denotes “God” or “god.” It is one of the most common names for God in the Old Testament, starting in the very first verse: “In the beginning [Elohim] created the …

אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym, el-o-heem'; plural of H433; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to …

Study the original meaning of 'ĕlōhîm in the Bible using the Old Testament Hebrew Lexicon - King James Version. Discover the audio pronunciation, word origin and usage in the Bible, plus scripture …

In the traditional Jewish view, Elohim is the Name of God as the Creator and Judge of the universe (Gen 1:1-2:4a). "The Holy One, Blessed be He, said to those, You want to know my name? I am called …

אֱלֹהִים (elohim) -- God, gods, divine beings, judges.

Aug 22, 2025 · Elohim, (Hebrew: God), the God of Israel in the Old Testament.

Sep 9, 2024 · In Hebrew, when the word H430 — ‘ĕlōhîm is the subject of a singular verb, or is qualified by a singular adjective, it represents (big ‘G’)God.

May 25, 2021 · Every name of God highlights one aspect of His character. There is only one God, but the biblical writers referred to this one God with many different monikers. One of these names is …

Technically, it is in the masculine plural form, but is used to represent both a single and multiple deities. Despite being plural in form, אלהים(ʾelōhím) is also frequently used to refer to the singular Hebrew …