Hebrew · H430, H4541 · unreviewed

אֱלֹהֵי מַסֵּכָה

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 · properly, a pouring over, i.e. fusion of metal (especially a cast image); by implication, a libation , i.e. league ; concretely a coverlet (as if poured out)

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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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מַסֵּכָה H4541 properly, a pouring over, i.e. fusion of metal (especially a cast image); by implication, a libation , i.e. league ; concretely a coverlet (as if poured out)

Pronunciation masēkāh

Cast metal idol or libation offering; theologically significant as object of idolatrous worship condemned throughout OT.

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