Elohim in German

Elohim in German is Elohim — Elohim means one of the principal Hebrew names for God in the Hebrew Bible, used of the God of Israel as creator and sovereign; it is grammatically a plural form but takes singular verbs when it refers to the one God.

Elohim in German

Elohim

proper noun

(Judaism) God; the name used for God in Hebrew scriptures, and used for the Father by Latter-day Saints.

What does "Elohim" mean?

noun One of the principal Hebrew names for God in the Hebrew Bible, used of the God of Israel as creator and sovereign; it is grammatically a plural form but takes singular verbs when it refers to the one God.
"The opening line of Genesis says that in the beginning Elohim created the heavens and the earth."
noun In its literal plural sense, gods or divine beings, used in the Hebrew Bible of the gods of other nations and of members of the divine council.
"The commandment forbids having other elohim before the God of Israel."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Elohim in a sentence

The opening line of Genesis says that in the beginning Elohim created the heavens and the earth.
Translators render Elohim as 'God' and the name YHWH as 'the LORD'.
The commandment forbids having other elohim before the God of Israel.

Similar words in German

Adonai God

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Elohim" in German?

"Elohim" in German is Elohim. Elohim means: One of the principal Hebrew names for God in the Hebrew Bible, used of the God of Israel as creator and sovereign; it is grammatically a plural form but takes singular verbs when it refers to the one God.

How do you use "Elohim" in a sentence?

Example: "The opening line of Genesis says that in the beginning Elohim created the heavens and the earth." In German, "Elohim" is Elohim.

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