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

Derived 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

Elohim drew a foul on a post-up — and Foster came right back with a nifty step-through finish.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2023

Elohim tossed in a layup off glass and screamed in jubilation — and Foster came right back with a top-of-the-key dagger three.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2023

Among the Elohim a Human Victim I wander: I am their House, Prince of the Air, and our dimensions compass Zenith and Nadir.

From William Blake A Critical Essay by Swinburne, Algernon Charles

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