H430 אֱלֹהִים (ʼĕlôhîym) — gods in the ordinary sense

Lexical Definition

Strong's Hebrew H430

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

KJV usage: angels, × exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), × (very) great, judges, × mighty.

Etymology: plural of 433 ;

Brown–Driver–Briggs Hebrew Lexicon

. Usage: angels, × exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), × (very) great, judges, × mighty. angels, × exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), × (very) great, judges, × mighty.

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