Elohim Created the Heaven and the Earth

"Elohim"

"Elohim" (El-oh-heem) or "Elohay" is the first name for God found in the bible, and is used over 2300 times throughout the bible. The name Elohim is unusual in that it is of plural form, but is used to describe one God. It's Hebrew root meaning is "strength" or "power."

WE read in Genesis 1:1 that Elohim created the heaven and the earth. The plural form for the name of god is used in the very first verse of the bible. This mystery is progressively uncovered throughout the bible and is often referred to as the "Trinity" - "God the Father," "God the Son," and "God he Holy Spirit"

The name "Elohim" is used throughout scripture in combination with other words to describe certain characteristics of God, and when seen in that sense, a seemingly endless number of names of God.

The Following are some Examples:

Elohay Kedem

- God of the Beginning: (Deuteronomy 33:27)

Elohay Mishpat

- God Of Justice: (Isaiah 30:18)

Elohay Selichot

- God Of Forgiveness: (Nehemiah 9:17)

Elohay Marom

- God Of Heights: (Micah 6:6)

Elohay Mikarov

- God Who Is Near: (Jeremiah 23:23)

Elohay Mauzi

- God Of My Strength: (Psalm 43:2)

Elohay Tehilati

- God Of My Praise: (Psalm 109:1)

Elohay Yishi

- God Of My Salvation: (Psalm 18:47, 25:5)

Elohim Kedoshim

- Holy God: (Leviticus 19:2, Joshua 24:19)

Elohim Chaiyim

- Living God: (Jeremiah 10:10)

Elohay Elohim

- God Of Gods: (Deuteronomy 10:17)

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