Elohim - Wikipedia Elohim (Hebrew: אֱלֹהִים, romanized: ʾĔlōhīm [ (ʔ)eloˈ (h)im]) is a Hebrew word meaning "gods" or "godhood" Although the word is plural in form, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity, particularly but not always the God of Judaism
What Does Elohim Mean? Name of God Explained | Bible Study Tools The term "Elohim" means “supreme one” or “mighty one ” It is not only used of the one true God but is also used on occasion to refer to human rulers, judges, and even angels If you saw one exhibiting supreme rule and expressed mighty power, the word you would use would be Elohim
The Hebrew Name for God - Elohim The word Elohim is the plural of El (or possibly of Eloah) and is the first name for God given in the Tanakh: "In the beginning, God (Elohim) created the heavens and the earth"
What is the meaning of the word Elohim? | GotQuestions. org 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 heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1) The name Elohim occurs over 2,500 times in the Tanakh
Topical Bible: Elohim Elohim is a Hebrew word used in the Old Testament to refer to God It is a plural noun but is most often used with singular verbs and adjectives when referring to the one true God of Israel, indicating a complex unity
What Does the Name Elohim Teach Us about God? - Christianity Hebrew scholars translate Elohim as God in modern English Bibles Elohim comes from the Canaanite word El, which means “mighty one ” Elohim is the third word in the Bible in its original Hebrew "In the beginning, God (Elohim) created the heavens and the earth " (Gen 1:1)
Hebrew Word of the Week Elohim (אֱלֹהִים): God of Majesty and Power Elohim (pronounced eh·low· heem) is one of the most frequently used names for God in the Hebrew Bible It appears in the very first verse of the Bible and sets the tone for who God is: powerful, majestic, and sovereign over all creation “In the beginning, Elohim created the heavens and the earth ”
Elohim - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway ELOHIM ĕl’ ō hĭm (אֱלֹהִים, H466, many suggestions for the meaning of the root but no consensus, perhaps related to “El” meaning mighty or strong) A most commonly used Heb word for God, gods, angels, or magistrates
The Creation of Elohim - My Jewish Learning This week, Jews read the first portion of the Torah, Parashat Bereshit Today, we’ll discuss the Zohar’s interpretation of the opening