The Hebrew word "Elohim" translates to "mighty" or "a person in the highest position of authority." It is often used to refer to God, the Creator of the world.
However, "Elohim" can also be applied to angels, the sons of God, false gods, and even idols.
For instance, if someone crafted a wooden idol and worshiped it, the Bible might call that piece of wood "Elohim," even though it is nothing more than a lifeless object and the so-called god it represents does not exist.
So, why does God say, "You shall have no other Elohim before Me"?
Because God warns against elevating angels, sons of God, false gods, or idols to the position of worship as the one true Creator.
There is only one God—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—and He alone deserves worship. We are not to bow down to angels, sons of God, created beings, idols, or anything else in creation, but only to the Creator Himself.
Elohim in Exodus 7:1
In Exodus 7:1, God tells Moses, "See, I have made you as Elohim to Pharaoh."
Why was Moses placed in the position of Elohim? Because God judged Egypt through Moses. In this way, Moses represented God's authority and power to Pharaoh.
While angels, sons of God, Moses, and even false gods are called Elohim, none of them are Jehovah. Jehovah is unique, the one true God. Though Jehovah works in unity with angels and His heavenly council, they are not Jehovah. Jehovah is one!
The Foundation of Biblical Theology
The opening words of the Hebrew Bible lay the foundation for all biblical theology by affirming that there is one God, the Creator of heaven and earth.
In Genesis 1:1, we read:
"Bereshit bara Elohim et hashamayim ve'et ha'aretz."
This translates to: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
The word "Elohim" here does not imply multiple gods or persons.
The Grammar of Elohim
"Elohim" is a plural noun and a title that can refer to one or more beings, depending on the verb used alongside it.
When the verb is singular, "Elohim" refers to one individual, one God. Conversely, when the verb is plural, it indicates multiple beings.
In Genesis 1:1, the verb "bara" (created) is in the singular form, signifying that one God created.
The verb "bara" specifically means "created" and denotes an action performed by a single individual.
If the text wanted to express that multiple beings were involved in creation, the verb would be "baru" (they created).
For example, "Bereshit baru Elohim et hashamayim ve'et ha'aretz" would mean, "In the beginning, gods created the heavens and the earth."
Reaffirming the One Creator
In Genesis 1:27, we read: "Vayivra Elohim et ha’adam,"
which translates to: "God created man."
Here again, the verb "vayivra" is in the singular form, emphasizing that one God created humanity.
Furthermore, in Genesis 2:4, it states:
"YHVH Elohim created the heavens and the earth."
This shows that YHVH is the one Elohim who created all things.
With this understanding, it becomes clear that the Bible consistently affirms the existence of one God, the sole Creator of heaven and earth.
"Let’s get something straight—we do want God’s Temple in Jerusalem. Why don’t you? God commanded the Jewish people to build it, and it was their enemies who destroyed it. How could anyone dare to destroy the only Temple God Himself instructed to be built?
Think about it: every other religious structure in the world was decided by people—where, when, and how to build it. But there's only one Temple that God specifically ordained, down to the details—Solomon's Temple, built by the Jews in Jerusalem.
If the Romans hadn’t destroyed it, God's Temple would still stand there today. And yes, the Jewish people want to rebuild the very object that God directly commanded to be built. How can anyone oppose that?"
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the Meaning of "Elohim" in the Bible
The Hebrew word "Elohim" translates to "mighty" or "a person in the highest position of authority." It is often used to refer to God, the Creator of the world.
However, "Elohim" can also be applied to angels, the sons of God, false gods, and even idols.
For instance, if someone crafted a wooden idol and worshiped it, the Bible might call that piece of wood "Elohim," even though it is nothing more than a lifeless object and the so-called god it represents does not exist.
So, why does God say, "You shall have no other Elohim before Me"?
Because God warns against elevating angels, sons of God, false gods, or idols to the position of worship as the one true Creator.
There is only one God—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—and He alone deserves worship. We are not to bow down to angels, sons of God, created beings, idols, or anything else in creation, but only to the Creator Himself.
Elohim in Exodus 7:1
In Exodus 7:1, God tells Moses, "See, I have made you as Elohim to Pharaoh."
Why was Moses placed in the position of Elohim? Because God judged Egypt through Moses. In this way, Moses represented God's authority and power to Pharaoh.
While angels, sons of God, Moses, and even false gods are called Elohim, none of them are Jehovah. Jehovah is unique, the one true God. Though Jehovah works in unity with angels and His heavenly council, they are not Jehovah. Jehovah is one!
The Foundation of Biblical Theology
The opening words of the Hebrew Bible lay the foundation for all biblical theology by affirming that there is one God, the Creator of heaven and earth.
In Genesis 1:1, we read:
"Bereshit bara Elohim et hashamayim ve'et ha'aretz."
This translates to: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
The word "Elohim" here does not imply multiple gods or persons.
The Grammar of Elohim
"Elohim" is a plural noun and a title that can refer to one or more beings, depending on the verb used alongside it.
When the verb is singular, "Elohim" refers to one individual, one God. Conversely, when the verb is plural, it indicates multiple beings.
In Genesis 1:1, the verb "bara" (created) is in the singular form, signifying that one God created.
The verb "bara" specifically means "created" and denotes an action performed by a single individual.
If the text wanted to express that multiple beings were involved in creation, the verb would be "baru" (they created).
For example, "Bereshit baru Elohim et hashamayim ve'et ha'aretz" would mean, "In the beginning, gods created the heavens and the earth."
Reaffirming the One Creator
In Genesis 1:27, we read: "Vayivra Elohim et ha’adam,"
which translates to: "God created man."
Here again, the verb "vayivra" is in the singular form, emphasizing that one God created humanity.
Furthermore, in Genesis 2:4, it states:
"YHVH Elohim created the heavens and the earth."
This shows that YHVH is the one Elohim who created all things.
With this understanding, it becomes clear that the Bible consistently affirms the existence of one God, the sole Creator of heaven and earth.
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Now you see what kind of lying retarded monster they are. Mouro, Billy... monsters
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"Let’s get something straight—we do want God’s Temple in Jerusalem.
Why don’t you?
God commanded the Jewish people to build it, and it was their enemies who destroyed it.
How could anyone dare to destroy the only Temple God Himself instructed to be built?
Think about it: every other religious structure in the world was decided by people—where, when, and how to build it. But there's only one Temple that God specifically ordained, down to the details—Solomon's Temple, built by the Jews in Jerusalem.
If the Romans hadn’t destroyed it, God's Temple would still stand there today.
And yes, the Jewish people want to rebuild the very object that God directly commanded to be built.
How can anyone oppose that?"
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Arabs on television standing with Jews and Israel. Please pay close attention. It's not often that you hear a conversation with complete honesty.
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