אלוהים

Etymology
From the plural of. Compare 🇨🇬 (allāhumma).

Proper noun

 * 1) God: the God of Israel.

Usage notes

 * This word is sometimes grammatically plural and sometimes singular.
 * In traditional vocalization, the א is elided when a prefixed clitic is added. Thus, “to God” is rather than.
 * Observant Jews, outside of prayer, may prefer to write and say, so as not to abuse the name of God.

Noun

 * 1) A god.
 * 2)  A godlike figure, someone with godlike power or authority (like rulers or judges).

Usage notes

 * This word is sometimes grammatically plural and sometimes singular.