Elohim

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In the beginning, Elohim created - the very first name of God in Scripture, a plural noun with a singular verb, hinting at the Trinity before anyone knew to look for it.

Elohim (ืึฑืœึนื”ึดื™ื) is the first name for God in Scripture, appearing in Genesis 1:1. The Hebrew plural form suggests majesty and fullness, hinting at the triune nature of God. This name emphasizes God's supreme power as Creator and sovereign ruler over all that exists, speaking worlds into existence and establishing order from chaos.

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Meaning: God (plural majesty), Creator

First Usage: Genesis 1:1

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Genesis 1 The Creation 5 min read This verse introduces Elohim as the majestic, all-powerful Creator who sovereign...

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First Usage

Genesis 1:1

This verse introduces Elohim as the majestic, all-powerful Creator who sovereignly brings everything into being.

I1n the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

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Elohim is the first name of God in Scripture. It is the plural of majesty, hinting at the complexity within the Godhead. The Creator of the universe is not a solitary monad. He is a community of love.

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Elohim is the name used in the creation account. He speaks and worlds appear. The name carries the weight of sovereign power and creative authority. Nothing is too hard for Elohim.

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When we pray to Elohim, we are addressing the God who made everything from nothing. The name reminds us that our problems are small compared to the One who flung the stars into place.