Who Are the Elohim? The Answer Might Rattle Your Theology
WEBJul 20, 2021 · In the context of Deuteronomy 32:17, shedim were elohim—spirit beings guarding foreign territory—who must not be worshiped. Israel was supposed to worship her own God (here, eloah ; cf. Deut. 29:25).
Elohim - Spiritual Beings Theme - BibleProject
WEBFeb 28, 2019 · You just watched a video on elohim, that is, spiritual beings. Tim: Now, there’s one fascinating group of elohim given many titles in the Bible: the host of heaven, the sons of God, or even the divine council.
The Benei Elohim, the Watchers, and the Origins of Evil
WEBThe story of divine beings procreating with human women (Genesis 6) is expanded upon in the book of Enoch to tell how these angels also bring sin to humanity, causing the ancient flood as well, and this sin is the source of disease in the present day.
Elohim | Ancient, Monotheistic, Supreme Being | Britannica
WEBElohim, (Hebrew: God), the God of Israel in the Old Testament. A plural of majesty, the term Elohim—though sometimes used for other deities, such as the Moabite god Chemosh, the Sidonian goddess Astarte, and also for other majestic beings such as angels, kings, judges (the Old Testament shofeṭim),
Elohim - Wikipedia
WEBThe word Elohim occurs more than two thousand five hundred times in the Hebrew Bible, with meanings ranging from "gods" in a general sense (as in Exodus 12:12, where it describes "the gods of Egypt"), to specific gods (the frequent references to Yahweh as the "elohim" of Israel), to seraphim, and other supernatural beings, to the spirits of the ...
Elohim in the Bible: What Does It Truly Mean? | Christian Pure
WEBJul 27, 2024 · In the context of the Bible, Elohim is associated with the creation of the world and all living beings. It highlights God as the supreme creator and ruler of the universe. The term Elohim also appears in references to divine …
Elohim - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway
WEBELOHIM ĕl’ ō hĭm (אֱלֹהִים, H466, many suggestions for the meaning of the root but no consensus, perhaps related to “El” meaning mighty or strong). A most commonly used Heb. word for God, gods, angels, or magistrates.
What Does Elohim Mean? Name of God Explained - Bible Study Tools
WEBMay 25, 2021 · Elohim is one of the most frequently used names for God in the Bible and means "Supreme, 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.
ONENESS OF GOD - The Meaning of 'Elohim - Jews for Judaism
WEBIf ’Elohim refers to a triune deity, how can one account for the alternate deployment of ’Elohim and ’Eloha? Isaiah declares: “Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer the Lord of hosts: I am the first, and I am the last, and besides Me there is no God [’Elohim]” (Isaiah 44:6).
The Names of God: Elohim - Blue Letter Bible
WEBAug 23, 2012 · Elohim in the Septuagint: theos…the standard Greek word for god, “a transcendent being who exercises extraordinary control in human affairs or is responsible for bestowal of unusual benefits” (BDAG). It specifically refers to the monotheistic God of Israel. Meaning and Derivation: Elohim is translated as “God