Elohistic

/ɛloʊˈhɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the Elohist source in biblical texts; using or emphasizing the divine name Elohim.

Etymology

From Elohist plus -ic (relating to), following standard English adjective formation used in biblical scholarship.

Kelly Says

When scholars call a biblical passage 'elohistic,' they're making an educated guess about its age and origin based on language patterns—it's like literary fingerprinting for ancient texts.

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