The Difference Between Yᵉhôvâh and ĕlôhîym
Within the Hebrew of the Bible, Yᵉhôvâh (יְהֹוָה, H3068) and ĕlôhîym (אֱלֹהִים, H430) are related but distinct concepts. Yᵉhôvâh is most often rendered "Jehovah", while ĕlôhîym emphasizes "angels". Understanding the difference between these words illuminates the precise shade of meaning the original author intended.
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יְהֹוָה vs אֱלֹהִים
Yᵉhôvâh and ĕlôhîym
יְהֹוָה
Jehovah, Jewish national name of God
H3068
Exegetical Meaning
Jehovah, Jewish national name of God | Etymology: from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; | KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה).
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אֱלֹהִים
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative
H430
Exegetical Meaning
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative | Etymology: plural of H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ); | KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty.
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