If you could also tell me the literal translation of Elohim, I would appreciate it. No jerk arounds, please.
2006-07-16 15:07:04 · 11 answers · asked by snoweagleltd 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Literally Adonai -- is from the root of Adon -- master. Adonai is my masters (plural) -- though despite its plural form refers to a singular god.
Elohim -- plural of god -- ie Gods -- also refers to a singluar god despite its plural form.
It is said that each name of god encapsulates different attributes of God. Elohim for example is "Midat Hadin" the divine attribute of strict justice. Adonia is the divine atrribute of one who keeps promises "shomer havtachato"
2006-07-18 04:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by SW 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Adonai Hebrew
2016-11-12 22:28:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Literally, What does the Hebrew word Adonai mean? It is one of a number of names used for God?
If you could also tell me the literal translation of Elohim, I would appreciate it. No jerk arounds, please.
2015-08-10 03:50:21 · answer #3 · answered by Ina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adonai is the Hebrew name of God.
Elohim means one God, with many attributes.
2006-07-16 15:15:19 · answer #4 · answered by belle 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Adonai means "my Lord" ... "adon" is a common word for "lord" in many ancient Semitic languages -- the name of the sacrificed god Adonis is from the same root exactly ... in the legend, Adonis was killed by a wild boar and women especially would weep for him each year in the festival called "Adonia" (approx. 25 August).
In modern use, Jews will reverently pronounce "Adonoi" instead of the sacred name for the Divinity --- written Yod-Yod in this substitute Hebrew form.
"Elohim" is literally "the Gods" ... it is a plural ... "The Els" but when it's read today people are nor usually meaning plural.
2006-07-16 15:19:51 · answer #5 · answered by Julia C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both words mean "Lord." It is a title, not a 'name' for God.
"Yahweh" was the 'name' revealed to Moses and that means, "I Am." Again, it is not a 'name.' Jehovah is a mistranslation of Yahweh.
Other than Jesus, we know of no name for God. Abba means "Daddy," which is another word found in the New Testament when referring to God.
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2006-07-16 15:16:12 · answer #6 · answered by H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hebrew Word Adonai
2016-06-22 20:42:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adon=master
Adonai=MY master
A name used for God that you are not allowed to use in vein. (third commandment, "Thou shalt not use my name in vein")
2006-07-19 16:05:59 · answer #8 · answered by וואלה 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Adoni = My Lord
I don't know about Elohim...
2006-07-16 15:15:13 · answer #9 · answered by DT89ACE 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps, but I'm not 100% on it
2016-08-08 06:01:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋