Elohim

[ e-loh-him; Sephardic Hebrew e-law-heem; Ashkenazic Hebrew e-loh-him; in nonliturgical use by Orthodox Jews e-law-keem, e-loh-kim ]

noun

1. God, especially as used in the Hebrew text of the Old Testament.

Elohim

/ ˌɛləʊˈhiːm; ɛˈləʊhɪm /

noun

1. Old Testament a Hebrew word for God or gods

Other Words From

• El·o·him·ic [el-oh-, him, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Elohim¹

< Hebrew ĕlōhīm, plural of ĕlōah God

Word History and Origins

Origin of Elohim¹

C17: from Hebrew 'Elōhim, plural (used to indicate uniqueness) of 'Elōah God; probably related to 'El God

Example Sentences

“Excuse us, honorable friends and servants of the one God, whose holy name is...Elohim?”

From Literature

They would rather find solidarity not only across Jewish communities around the world, but also, in the words of a member of Rabbis for Ceasefire, with non-Jewish people also "made in b'tzelem elohim, in God's image."

From Salon

The Trailblazers survived losing Isaiah Elohim to an ejection in the third quarter during a jump ball situation when he pushed Jack Turner.

From Los Angeles Times

Justin Pippen scored 19 points, Isaiah Elohim had 18 points and Cofield finished with 14 points.

From Los Angeles Times

Isaiah Elohim and Bryce Cofield each scored 18 points.

From Los Angeles Times