Hebrew · H2022, H430 · unreviewed

הַר הָאֱלֹהִים

A mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively) · 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

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הַר H2022 a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
Pronunciation har
Physical elevation that serves as a sacred or significant space; metaphorically denotes exaltation and divine encounter.
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אֱלֹהִים 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
Pronunciation ʾĕlōhiym
Plural form persistently denotes the singular God of Israel; signals transcendent power and authority in every application.
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What does הַר הָאֱלֹהִים (har ha'elohim) mean in the Bible?

הַר · אֱלֹהִים is a Hebrew word meaning "mountain of God".

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Meaning

mountain of God
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