Etymology
Roots in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic
HebrewNames of God
Elohimelohim — biblical meaning
אֱלֹהִים (elohim)
Transliteration
elohim
Pronunciation
e-lo-HEEM
MEANING
God; gods; mighty one
ROOT
אל (el)
ETYMOLOGY
The plural form of eloah. With singular verbs it refers to Israel's God; the plural can express majesty or fullness.
BIBLICAL USE
A generic name for God that emphasizes power and majesty, used from Genesis 1:1 onward.
RELATED VERSES
Genesis 1:1Psalm 19:1Psalm 82:1
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