כֵּֽ/אלֹהִ֔ים
𐤊/𐤀𐤋𐤄𐤉𐤌
ʼĕlôhîym
like God
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.
Mulimu "God, Supreme being" (Lozi)Genesis 3:5 · Word #11
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 HR/Ncmpa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | like God |
SIBI-P1 Translation H430-25
mighty ones
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state; morphologically plural though sometimes treated syntactically as singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to be mighty/strong" and is morphologically masculine plural absolute. Rendering it as "mighty ones" preserves both the plural form and the root sense of strength and awe without imposing singular or contextual interpretation. |
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Bantu Hebrew
כֵּֽ/אלֹהִ֔ים (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.
| Word | Meaning | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Mulimu | God, Supreme being | Lozi |