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Elohim
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Elohim is a Hebrew word used most often for God in the Bible, but in some contexts it can also refer to divine beings, heavenly court members, or spiritual powers.
Elohim is a Hebrew term usually for God, but context can allow divine-being language.
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Elohim is a Hebrew term usually for God, but context can allow divine-being language.
A manuscript-style hierarchy, not a claim that a named being has one canonical appearance.
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The story behind Elohim
Scholars discuss Elohim in relation to Hebrew grammar, ancient Near Eastern divine council language, and Israelite theology.
The spiritual meaning of Elohim
Spiritually, Elohim asks for reverence before linguistic and theological complexity.
Elohim in the Bible
In most biblical uses, Elohim refers to the singular God of Israel. Some passages use elohim language for other spiritual beings or judges depending on interpretation.
Why Elohim matters
Elohim matters because English readers often miss that the same Hebrew form can function differently by context.
Elohim in practice: an example
Psalm 82 is central in divine-council discussions because elohim language appears in a heavenly judgment scene.
Sources and editorial method
This entry summarizes the tradition in the Almanac's own words; where no source is listed, it is an editorial summary rather than a primary text, and symbolic readings are named as the tradition's, not as fact.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Angels & Archangels
- Last updated
- 2026-09-26
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Who is Elohim?
Elohim is a Hebrew word used most often for God in the Bible, but in some contexts it can also refer to divine beings, heavenly court members, or spiritual powers.
Where does elohim come from?
Scholars discuss Elohim in relation to Hebrew grammar, ancient Near Eastern divine council language, and Israelite theology.
What does elohim mean spiritually?
Spiritually, Elohim asks for reverence before linguistic and theological complexity.
What is the Christian view of elohim?
In most biblical uses, Elohim refers to the singular God of Israel. Some passages use elohim language for other spiritual beings or judges depending on interpretation.
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