Elohim

/ɛˈloʊhiːm/ noun

Definition

The Hebrew word for God or gods, used in religious texts and Jewish tradition; also refers to divine beings or judges in biblical context.

Etymology

Hebrew word אֱלֹהִים (Elohim), possibly derived from a Semitic root meaning 'power' or 'strength,' though scholars debate its exact origin. It appears extensively in the Hebrew Bible and Jewish religious literature.

Kelly Says

Elohim appears over 2,500 times in the Hebrew Bible, but it's grammatically plural while meaning singular God—this quirk has fascinated theologians for centuries and sparked countless theories about ancient monotheism.

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