Strong’s H0430

אֱלהִים

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

elohiym

Pronunciation

eh-lo-HEEM

Definition

God, gods, divine beings, judges

Meaning

gods, the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

Usage

Elohim is a plural noun that is most commonly used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the one true God, Yahweh, emphasizing His majesty and power. Despite its plural form, it is often used with singular verbs and adjectives when referring to the God of Israel, indicating a plural of majesty or intensity rather than number. Elohim can also refer to gods of other nations, divine beings, or even human judges, depending on the context.

Bible references

Genesis 1:1;Genesis 1:2;Genesis 1:3;Genesis 1:4;Genesis 1:4;Genesis 1:5;Genesis 1:6;Genesis 1:7;Genesis 1:8;Genesis 1:9;Genesis 1:10;Genesis 1:10;Genesis 1:11;Genesis 1:12;Genesis 1:14;Genesis 1:16;Genesis 1:17;Genesis 1:18;Genesis 1:20;Genesis 1:21;Genesis 1:21;Genesis 1:22;Genesis 1:24;Genesis 1:25;Genesis 1:25