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Elohim

American

[e-loh-him, e-law-heem, e-loh-him, e-law-keem, e-loh-kim] / ɛˈloʊ hɪm, ɛ lɔˈhim, ˌɛ loʊˈhɪm, ɛ lɔˈkim, ˌɛ loʊˈkɪm /

noun

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

Elohim British

/ ˌɛləʊˈhiːm, ɛˈləʊhɪm /

noun

Old Testament a Hebrew word for God or gods

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Other Word Forms

Elohimic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of Elohim

< Hebrew ĕlōhīm, plural of ĕlōah God

Example Sentences

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It is the home of Schumer’s synagogue: Congregation Beth Elohim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

Also in Brooklyn, Reform Congregation Beth Elohim planned programs over the weekend for children and teens.

From Reuters • Oct. 14, 2023

Sierra Canyon pulled out a 61-43 win behind Elohim, and Chevalier said postgame that Bronny was resting his knee after the previous year’s troubles.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2023

Then one missed game for Bronny turned into five before Elohim was knocked out for most of the season with an ankle sprain Jan. 27.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2023

And Melach the Elohim said unto him, Take the flesh and the unleavened cakes and lay them upon this rock.

From The Messiah in Moses and the Prophets by Lord, Eleazar

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