אֱלֹהִים
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
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What does אֱלֹהִים (ʾĕlōhiym) mean in the Bible?
אֱלֹהִים (ʾĕlōhiym) is a Hebrew word meaning "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".
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Meaning
Plural form persistently denotes the singular God of Israel; signals transcendent power and authority in every application.
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 BDB: rulers Usage: angels, × exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), × (very) great, judges, × mighty.
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