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'''''El'' (אֵל, ʾĒl)''' is a Hebrew term found in the [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]] that means “strength” or “might” and is commonly used as a title for [[God]]. In the Hebrew Scriptures, ''El'' is one of several terms used to refer to God. Related terms include ''[[Eloah]]'' (אֱלוֹהַּ, ʾĔlôah) and ''[[Elohim]]'' (אֱלֹהִים, ʾĔlōhîm). Both ''El'' and ''Eloah'' are singular nouns meaning “God” or “deity,” whereas ''[https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/h430/kjv/wlc/0-1/ Elohim]'' is a plural form meaning “gods” or “divine beings.” Among these terms, ''Elohim'' is the most frequently used designation for God in the Hebrew Bible. | '''''El'' (אֵל, ʾĒl)''' is a Hebrew term found in the [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]] that means “strength” or “might” and is commonly used as a title for [[God]]. In the Hebrew Scriptures, ''El'' is one of several terms used to refer to God. Related terms include ''[[Eloah]]'' (אֱלוֹהַּ, ʾĔlôah) and ''[[Elohim]]'' (אֱלֹהִים, ʾĔlōhîm). Both ''El'' and ''Eloah'' are singular nouns meaning “God” or “deity,” whereas ''[https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/h430/kjv/wlc/0-1/ Elohim]'' is a plural form meaning “gods” or “divine beings.” Among these terms, ''Elohim'' is the most frequently used designation for God in the Hebrew Bible. | ||
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El (אֵל, ʾĒl) is a Hebrew term found in the Old Testament that means “strength” or “might” and is commonly used as a title for God. In the Hebrew Scriptures, El is one of several terms used to refer to God. Related terms include Eloah (אֱלוֹהַּ, ʾĔlôah) and Elohim (אֱלֹהִים, ʾĔlōhîm). Both El and Eloah are singular nouns meaning “God” or “deity,” whereas Elohim is a plural form meaning “gods” or “divine beings.” Among these terms, Elohim is the most frequently used designation for God in the Hebrew Bible.
Examples of Usage
- Peniel (פְּנוּאֵל, Peniel): Meaning “face of God.”[1]
- Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל, Immanuel): A compound of Immanu (“with us”) and El (“God”), meaning “God is with us.”[2][3]
- Elijah (אֵלִיָּ֨הוּ, Elijah): Meaning “My God is Yahweh.”