Hebrew · H430, G1497

אֱלֹהִים אֲחֵרִים

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 · idol

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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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εἴδωλον G1497 idol

Pronunciation eídōlon

An idol is both the physical image and the false god it represents, conflating object with deity.

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