Elohim
Religion / Hebrew Bible / Name of God / Mysticism / Esotericism

Definition:

Elohim is a Hebrew word frequently used in the Old Testament (Tanakh) to refer to God. Although grammatically plural, in Jewish monotheistic tradition it is usually interpreted as a singular reference to the one God, possibly indicating majesty or complexity of divine nature.

Biblical Context:

• First appears in Genesis 1:1: “In the beginning, Elohim created the heavens and the earth.”

• Often refers to the God of Israel, but can also mean divine beings, angels, or pagan gods in other contexts

• Seen as a title of power or sovereignty

Mystical & Esoteric Interpretations:

• In Kabbalah: Elohim represents the feminine, creative aspect of divinity, complementary to YHWH (form-giving male principle)

• In angelology: sometimes used for a class of powerful angelic beings or deities

• In New Age and extraterrestrial theories: interpreted as a group of creator gods or light beings, e.g. in the Raëlian movement

Linguistic Notes:

• Singular form: Eloha (rare)

• Plural form with singular meaning is common in Hebrew honorific or majestic language

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