Hebrew · H430, H571 · unreviewed

אֱלֹהִים אֱמֶת

Gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God ; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates ; and sometimes as a superlative · stability ; (figuratively) certainty , truth , trustworthiness

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אֱלֹהִים H430 gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God ; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates ; and sometimes as a superlative
Pronunciation ʾĕlōhiym
Plural form persistently denotes the singular God of Israel; signals transcendent power and authority in every application.
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אֶמֶת H571 stability ; (figuratively) certainty , truth , trustworthiness
Pronunciation emet
Theological centerpiece: truth rooted in unwavering stability and reliability, not mere correspondence to fact
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What does אֱלֹהִים אֱמֶת (Elohim emet) mean in the Bible?

אֱלֹהִים · אֶמֶת is a Hebrew word meaning "true God, God of truth".

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Meaning

true God, God of truth
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