אֱלֹהֵ֞י
𐤀𐤋𐤄𐤉
ʼĕlôhîym
the gods
A term referring to deity or divine beings; most frequently used as a designation for Israel's god, but also applied more broadly to other gods, supernatural beings, or exalted persons (such as judges or rulers) depending on context. In most instances with the article or in reference to the Israelite god, the term denotes the singular divine figure worshiped by the Israelites. Occasionally, especially in poetic or archaic contexts, it refers to multiple gods. The form is morphologically plural but can function grammatically as singular or plural, depending on context.
Mulungu "God" (Chichewa) · Mulungu "God" (Tumbuka) · Mulungu "God" (Yao) +7 more2 Chronicles 32:14 · Word #3
Lexicon H430
| Lemma | אֱלֹהִים |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤋𐤄𐤉𐤌 |
| Transliteration | ʼĕlôhîym |
| Strong's | H430 |
| Definition | A term referring to deity or divine beings; most frequently used as a designation for Israel's god, but also applied more broadly to other gods, supernatural beings, or exalted persons (such as judges or rulers) depending on context. In most instances with the article or in reference to the Israelite god, the term denotes the singular divine figure worshiped by the Israelites. Occasionally, especially in poetic or archaic contexts, it refers to multiple gods. The form is morphologically plural but can function grammatically as singular or plural, depending on context. |
Morphology HNcmpc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the gods |
SIBI-P1 Translation H430-12
mighty ones of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural noun in construct state (from אֱלֹהִים), governing a following genitive. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term derives from a root meaning "to be mighty/strong" and is morphologically masculine plural in construct state. "Mighty ones of" preserves the plural form and construct relationship while reflecting the root sense of exalted, powerful beings. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Elohim of
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 preserves the root meaning and plural nuance of the Hebrew; context does not demand adjustment. |
Bantu Hebrew
אֱלֹהֵ֞י (ʼĕlôhîym) — A term referring to deity or divine beings; most frequently used as a designation for Israel's god, but also applied more broadly to other gods, supernatural beings, or exalted persons (such as judges or rulers) depending on context. In most instances with the article or in reference to the Israelite god, the term denotes the singular divine figure worshiped by the Israelites. Occasionally, especially in poetic or archaic contexts, it refers to multiple gods. The form is morphologically plural but can function grammatically as singular or plural, depending on context.