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Aug 14, 2018 · What does Elohim mean in the Bible? The term Elohim is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to divinities and is one of the many names for God in the Bible. It is commonly believed that Elohim is stemmed from Eloah.
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Jun 6, 2015 · 1. Elohim This is the first name of God revealed in the Bible (Genesis 1:1). It is used about 2,570 times in the Old Testament and translated “God” in the English Bible. El (singular) Elohim (plural). It is used 2,310 times as a name for the true God. Meaning
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Jun 2, 2013 · Elohim, translated “God”, is used over 2,300 times and stresses His power and sovereignty as Creator and Ruler. The name Elohim is probably derived from a verb meaning “to be in front or lead”, or perhaps from a noun meaning “strength or power”, thereby describing God as the Strong One or Mighty Leader.
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ELOHIM The very first name of God we encounter as we open our Bibles is Elohim. But do you see Elohim there in your English Bible? No, instead, what we read is: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Our English Bible is translation from the languages in which it was first written. The
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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 who exhibiting supreme rule and expressed mighty power the word you would use would be Elohim. That does not necessarily mean that you are referring to the one un...
We often see the personal character of Elohim when it is shortened, to El, and then coupled with another word. (Though some scholars question whether this is simply a shortening). Several names of popular OT characters have El in their name: Elijah (El is Yahweh) and Samuel (Heard by El) are two such examples. When you remember the storie of both E...
God is great and powerful. He is the epitome of might and power. This is why Paul says what he does in Romans 1:20. For since the creation of the world Gods invisible qualitieshis eternal power and divine naturehave been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. If that verse were in Hebrew instead o...
When you have a first encounter with Godthrough His power displayed in natureyou will likely gravitate towards an Elohim concept. This is why Elohim, and not Yahweh, is prominent in books like Daniel and Jonah and even the first two chapters of Genesis. It is only after God further reveals himself that one will understand him to be Yahweh. Simply k...
Such a prayer is a reflection of a saving understanding of Elohim. How do you know this God? Do you know him simply as a mighty one or a higher power? Or can you say, my Lord and my God?
Mike Leake is the Lead Pastor at FBC Marionville in Marionville, Missouri. He is currently pursuing his M.Div. at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mike is married to Nikki, and they have two children, Isaiah and Hannah. You can follow him on Twitter @MikeLeake.
This article is part of our Names of God Series featuring the most used names and titles of God found in the Bible. We have compiled these articles to help you study all that God says He is and to help you understand His nature and character. Our hope is that you would focus on these truths and find hope as you rest in the promise of Gods presence,...
Jan 4, 2022 · ELOHIM [el-oh-heem]: God “Creator, Mighty and Strong” (Genesis 17:7; Jeremiah 31:33) – the plural form of Eloah. Being plural, Elohim which accommodates the doctrine of the Trinity. From the Bible’s first sentence, the superlative nature of God’s power is evident as God (Elohim) speaks the world into existence (Genesis 1:1).
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Oct 28, 2024 · What does the Hebrew word “Elohim” mean? The Hebrew word “Elohim” carries powerful theological significance as one of the primary names for God in the Hebrew Bible. At its core, Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is the plural form of the Hebrew word for “god” (אֱלוֹהַּ, eloah) (McDade & Yahweh, 2020).
