The meaning of “אֱלוֹהַּ”
Understanding ʼĕlôwahh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
rarely (shortened) אֱלֹהַּ ʼĕlôahh (el-o'-ah); probably prolonged (emphatic) from אֵל God, god. See אֱלֹהִים. - a deity ...
אֱלוֹהַּ
rarely (shortened) אֱלֹהַּ ʼĕlôahh (el-o'-ah); probably prolonged (emphatic) from אֵל God, god. See אֱלֹהִים. - a deity or the Deity 1) God 2) false god
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 32:17 | “They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers feared not.” Word: אֱלוֹהַּ (ʼĕlôwahh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 32:15 | “Now therefore let not Hezekiah deceive you, nor persuade you on this manner, neither yet believe him: for no god of any nation or kingdom was able to deliver his people out of mine hand, and out of the hand of my fathers: how much less shall your God deliver you out of mine hand?” Word: אֱלוֹהַּ (ʼĕlôwahh) | |
| Nehemiah 9:17 | “And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not.” Word: אֱלוֹהַּ (ʼĕlôwahh) | |
| Job 19:26 | “And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:” Word: אֱלוֹהַּ (ʼĕlôwahh) | |
| Psalms 114:7 | “Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob;” Word: אֱלוֹהַּ (ʼĕlôwahh) |
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Theological Word Study: God
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: God (plural of majesty)
The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.
New Testament Usage
Meaning: God
The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.