אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym
Meaning
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
In the King James Version: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty.
Derivation: plural of H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ);
Where it is used
- Psalms 53:1 For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath. A Maskil of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their ways are vile. There is no one who does good.
- Psalms 53:2 God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.
- Psalms 53:4 Will the workers of iniquity never learn? They devour my people like bread; they refuse to call upon God.
- Psalms 53:5 There they are, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to fear. For God has scattered the bones of those who besieged you. You put them to shame, for God has despised them.
- Psalms 53:6 Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!
- Psalms 54:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. When the Ziphites went to Saul and said, “Is David not hiding among us?” Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might!
- Psalms 54:2 Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth.
- Psalms 54:3 For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life—men with no regard for God. Selah
- Psalms 54:4 Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.
- Psalms 55:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea.
- Psalms 55:14 We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.
- Psalms 55:16 But I call to God, and the LORD saves me.
- Psalms 55:19 God will hear and humiliate them—the One enthroned for the ages—Selah because they do not change and they have no fear of God.
- Psalms 55:23 But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.
- Psalms 56:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack.
- Psalms 56:4 In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
- Psalms 56:7 In spite of such sin, will they escape? In Your anger, O God, cast down the nations.
- Psalms 56:9 Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.
- Psalms 56:10 In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise,
- Psalms 56:11 in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
- Psalms 56:12 Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.
- Psalms 56:13 For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
- Psalms 57:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
- Psalms 57:2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
- Psalms 57:3 He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
- Psalms 57:5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
- Psalms 57:7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
- Psalms 57:11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
- Psalms 58:6 O God, shatter their teeth in their mouths; O LORD, tear out the fangs of the lions.
- Psalms 58:11 Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!”
- Psalms 59:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me.
- Psalms 59:5 O LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, rouse Yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah
- Psalms 59:9 I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.
- Psalms 59:10 My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes.
- Psalms 59:13 Consume them in wrath; consume them till they are no more, so it may be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob. Selah
- Psalms 59:17 To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.
- Psalms 60:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A Miktam of David for instruction. When he fought Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us!
- Psalms 60:6 God has spoken from His sanctuary: “I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem and apportion the Valley of Succoth.
- Psalms 60:10 Have You not rejected us, O God? Will You no longer march out, O God, with our armies?
- Psalms 60:12 With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.
- Psalms 61:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
- Psalms 61:5 For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.
- Psalms 61:7 May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.
- Psalms 62:1 For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.
- Psalms 62:5 Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.
- Psalms 62:7 My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God.
- Psalms 62:8 Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah
- Psalms 62:11 God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God,
- Psalms 63:1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water.
- Psalms 63:11 But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by Him will exult, for the mouths of liars will be shut.
- Psalms 64:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy.
- Psalms 64:7 But God will shoot them with arrows; suddenly they will be wounded.
- Psalms 64:9 Then all mankind will fear and proclaim the work of God; so they will ponder what He has done.
- Psalms 65:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. Praise awaits You, O God, in Zion; to You our vows will be fulfilled.
- Psalms 65:5 With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.
- Psalms 65:9 You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth.
- Psalms 66:1 For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth!
- Psalms 66:3 Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You.
- Psalms 66:5 Come and see the works of God; how awesome are His deeds toward mankind.
- Psalms 66:8 Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of His praise be heard.