Hebrew · H6951, H430 · unreviewed

קְהַל הָאֱלֹהִים

Assemblage (usually concretely) · 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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קָהָל H6951 assemblage (usually concretely)
Pronunciation qāhāl
Concrete gathering of people summoned or assembled, often for covenant, judgment, or communal religious purpose
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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 קְהַל הָאֱלֹהִים (qehal ha-Elohim) mean in the Bible?

קָהָל · אֱלֹהִים is a Hebrew word meaning "Assembly of God, covenant congregation.". Assembly of God, covenant congregation.

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Meaning

Assembly of God, covenant congregation.
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