The Names and Titles of God: Elohim

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The word Elohim, which is translated as “,” is found more than times in Scripture. Yet this is not a of God, but it is — what He is, God! — Elohim! The word Elohim is not only used for God, but for (“I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High” — with John 10:34, 35) and for (“Thou shalt make thee no molten gods” — ). It is the title of God just as the word “president” is the title of an office. The President is the official title of the chief executive of the United States. It is not his name, but his title. And likewise, there are many kinds of presidents: of companies, missionary societies, etc. God’s official name is Elohim — His office.

Elohim is a . At once we say plural means two or more. This is true in English, but not so in the Hebrew language. We have two numbers in English: singular, meaning one; plural, two or more. In the Hebrew, however, we have three numbers: singular, meaning one; ; plural, . Thus, Elohim is a plural noun — . Genesis 1:1 states: “In the beginning God [three or more] created the heaven and the earth.” Another suggestion of the is found in Genesis 1:26, 27: “And God [Elohim] said, “Let us make man in our image.”

The of Elohim is The , The Strong One. And in the first chapter of Genesis, Elohim is described as putting forth His power in these ten words: , made (fashioned), , said, saw, , divided, set, and blessed.

No creature has power but that which . Power belongeth unto God. Man has to work for his power in all phases of life; God only , and it is done. God not only , but keeps what He .

Elohim (God) has . Daniel pointed this out, and had to experience it “that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men” (). With pride filling his heart, Nebuchadnezzar was struck with madness until he acknowledged that the . Then only did his reason return unto him, and he became a firm believer in this truth.

Elohim (God) has , whether upon man or nation. When He smites, Him.

El is the of Elohim. It is found two hundred and fifty times in Scripture. It is used in the of men, such as Samuel () and Elijah ().


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