Psalms 144:15 — Word Study
WLCאַשְׁרֵ֣י הָ֭עָם שֶׁכָּ֣כָה לּ֑וֹ אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י הָ֝עָ֗ם שֶׁיֲהוָ֥ה אֱלֹהָֽיו׃
BSABlessedʼesher [happy, fortunate] are the peopleʻam [nation, community] of whom this is sokâkâh [in such a case, thus] blessedʼesher [happy, fortunate] are the peopleʻam [nation, community] whose Godʼĕlôhîym [Elohim, the supreme God] is the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, the covenant God]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אַשְׁרֵ֣י | how blessed! | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| הָ֭עָם | [is] the people | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| שֶׁכָּ֣כָה | that thus | Particle, adverb |
| לּ֑וֹ | for it | Preposition, suffix |
| אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י | how blessed! | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| הָ֝עָ֗ם | [is] the people | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| שֶׁיֲהוָ֥ה | that Yahweh | Particle, noun proper |
| אֱלֹהָֽיו׃ | [is] God its | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD. |
| KJV | Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD. |
| ASV | Happy is the people that is in such a case; Yea, happy is the people whose God is Jehovah. |
| YLT | O the happiness of the people that is thus, O the happiness of the people whose God [is] Jehovah! |
| WEB | Happy are the people who are in such a situation. Happy are the people whose God is Yahweh. |
| BBE | Happy is the nation whose ways are so ordered: yes, happy is the nation whose God is the Lord. |
The translations agree on the essential meaning of the verse.
The sentence consists of a main clause followed by a subordinate clause, emphasizing the relationship between the people and their God.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectיהוה
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Psalms 144:15
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Context — The Blessings of God's Peoplegenerated
Psalm 144:15 reflects on the blessings that come to a people who are under God's care. The preceding verses describe the prosperity and security of the nation, emphasizing the positive outcomes of divine favor. This psalm celebrates the joy and contentment that arise from being in a right relationship with God, contrasting the state of those who are blessed with the challenges faced by those who are not.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 33:12 | Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance! |
| 2 | Psalm 65:4 | Blessed is the one You choose and bring near to dwell in Your courts! We are filled with the goodness of Your house, the holiness of Your temple. |
| 3 | Psalm 89:15 | Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence. |
| 4 | Psalm 146:5 | Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 33:29 | Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.” |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 6 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — אַשְׁרֵי, 'ash.Reigenerated
The word אַשְׁרֵי ('ash.Rei) is a noun that conveys a sense of happiness or blessedness. It is often used as an interjection to express joy, indicating a state of being fortunate. The parsing indicates it is in the masculine plural construct form, which aligns with its use to describe a collective group, such as a nation or community.
This term appears frequently in the Hebrew Bible, underscoring its significance in expressing the joy of those who are favored by God. The psalmist uses it to highlight the blessed state of the people, emphasizing that their happiness is derived from their relationship with the LORD.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The verse is rendered in the Berean Standard Bible as well as in the KJV and ASV as 'Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD.' All these translations agree on the essential meaning of the verse.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb of the verse is אַשְׁרֵי, blessed, which governs two clauses: the first clause describes the people of whom this is true, and the second clause identifies whose God is the LORD. This structure emphasizes the dual aspects of blessedness — both the condition of the people and their relationship with God.
The sentence structure is straightforward, with the subject being the people and the predicates highlighting their blessed state. The repetition of the word אַשְׁרֵי reinforces the theme of happiness and divine favor.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates אַשְׁרֵי as μακάριος (makarios), which also conveys the idea of blessedness. This choice reflects a consistent understanding of the term's meaning across both Hebrew and Greek traditions.
The Greek term carries a similar connotation of happiness and divine favor, indicating that the blessedness described in the psalm is recognized in both linguistic contexts.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 144:15 tells us that the people who have God as their LORD are truly blessed and happy. This verse emphasizes the joy and fortune of a community that enjoys God's favor, highlighting how their relationship with Him brings about their happiness.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
To be blessed means to experience happiness and favor from God, indicating a state of well-being for the people.
The previous verses describe the prosperity and security of the nation, culminating in the declaration of blessedness for those under God's care.
The relationship with God is central to the happiness of the people, as their well-being is directly tied to their faithfulness and connection to Him.
We can learn that true happiness and fulfillment come from a relationship with God, and that being part of His community brings blessings.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I see God's blessings in my life and community?
- How can I cultivate a deeper relationship with God to experience His blessings?
- What does it mean for me to be part of a community that acknowledges God as its Lord?
- How can I share the joy of being blessed with others around me?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Christian writers, such as Augustine of Hippo, reference this verse to discuss the nature of happiness and the blessings of the people who follow God.
"They have called the people blessed who have these things" [Psalms 144:15].Early Church Fathers on Psalms 144 →
Since we know that you are devoted to the public welfare, you must see how plainly the sacred writings show that the happiness of the state has no other source than the happiness of humankind.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 144 →
Now, you know, I think, not only the nature of your prayer but its object, and you have learned this not from me but from him who has deigned to teach us all. Happiness is what we must seek and what we must ask of the Lord God.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 144 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 144:15 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleHappy [is that] people that is in such a case,.... Whose families are in good order and behave well; who enjoy plenty of all good things; whose flocks and herds increase, and who live in peace and
Read John Gill on Psalms 144 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryHappy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD. Happy (is that) people that is in such a case; (yea), happy (is that) people whose God (is) the Lord. This is the Epiphonema.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 144 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThis is a correction of the last sentence. This is a very desirable estate; but the true and chief happiness of our Israel doth not consist in these things, which are common to others with us, but in this peculiar privilege, that the true and blessed God is our God by covenant and special relation.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 144 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 144:15 Happy [is that] people, that is in such a case: [yea], happy [is that] people, whose God [is] the LORD.Ver. 15. Happy is that people] That hath such a confluence of outward comforts. In Hezekiah’ s days only it was so, say the Rabbis, peace, plenty, and posterity. The Syriac rendereth it questionwise: Is not the people happy that is in such a case? No, not except they have God to boot; as, if they have, they are happy howsoever, Deuteronomy 33:29 : ut vita carnis anima est, ita beatitudo hominis Deus, saith Austin.
Read John Trapp on Psalms 144 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(15) Happy.—It is only a narrow and one-sided religion that can see anything out of place in this beatitude of plenty and peace. If we could rejoice with the psalms, fully and without misgiving, in the temporal blessings bestowed by Heaven, we should the more readily and sincerely enter into the depths of their spiritual experience. And the secret of this lies in the full comprehension and contemplation of the beautiful and pleasant as the gift of God.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 144 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 15. Happy is that people] "O how happy are the people!" Such were his people; and they had not only all this secular happiness, but they had Jehovah for their God; and in him had a ceaseless fountain of strength, protection, earthly blessings, and eternal mercies! A people in such a case to rebel, must have the curse of God and man. ANALYSIS OF THE HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOURTH PSALM This Psalm is divided into three parts: - I. A thanksgiving, Psalms 144:1-5. II. A petition, Psalms 144:5-11. III. A discussion on happiness, and in what it consists, Psalms 144:12-15. I. The prophet gives thanks, and praises God. 1. "Blessed be the Lord:" c. Who has taught me in a general way the art of war…
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 144 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges15. Happy is the people of Jehovah’s choice, to whom He shews such manifest tokens of His favour in temporal prosperity; and yet more truly happy are they in the spiritual blessing of having Jehovah for their God. He is the source and sum of all true happiness, temporal and eternal. The second line is from Psalms 33:12, with the substitution of the later form of the relative pronoun sh for asher. See note on p. 739.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 144 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleHappy is that people that is in such a case - In such a condition; or, where these things prevail. Yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord - Whose God is Yahweh; who worship and serve Him as their God.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 144 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD.
Happy are the people who are in such a situation. Happy are the people whose God is Yahweh.
Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD.
How blessed are the people who experience these things! How blessed are the people whose God is the Lord!
Tyndale line
Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.
Happy is the people that is in such a case; Yea, happy is the people whose God is Jehovah.
Happy is the people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is the people, whose God is the LORD.
Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yes , happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.
Blessed are the people, that be so, yea, blessed are the people, whose God is the Lord.
Strictly literal
Blessed the people that is in such a case! Blessed the people whose God is Jehovah!
O the happiness of the people that is thus, O the happiness of the people whose God [is] Jehovah!
O the blessedness of the people that is thus, || O the blessedness of the people whose God [is] YHWH!
Happy the people, that fare thus: happy the people, whose God is the Lord.
Blessed is the people with such blessings; happy is the people whose God is Yahweh.
From the Latin
The eyes of all hope in thee, O Lord: and thou givest them meat in due season.
Simplified
The people who live like this will be happy. Happy are those whose God is the Lord.
Happy is the nation whose ways are so ordered: yes, happy is the nation whose God is the Lord.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint largely agree in their wording, with the Septuagint capturing the essence of the Hebrew text. The Dead Sea Scrolls provide a close match to the Masoretic Text, confirming the consistency of the verse across different ancient witnesses.
אַשְׁרֵ֣י הָ֭עָם שֶׁכָּ֣כָה לּ֑וֹ אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י הָ֝עָ֗ם שֶׁיֲהוָ֥ה אֱלֹהָֽיו׃
6 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
אשרי העם שככה ל׳ו אשרי העם אשר יהוה אלוהי׳ו
9 words on the leather.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 144:15
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
אֶ֫שֶׁר (esher) refers to happiness or blessedness, often used as an interjection to express joy. It is derived from a related root and appears primarily in a masculine plural form. The entries consistently highlight its meaning related to happiness and blessing.
[אֶ֫שֶׁר, or אָשָׁר] n.[m.] happiness, blessedness
base
H835 [אֶ֫שֶׁר, or אָשָׁר] happiness, blessedness
835 'esher eh'-sher
from 833; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as
interjection, how happy!:--blessed, happy.
see HEBREW for 0833
אֶ֫שֶׁר (e.sher) — blessed.
1) happiness, blessedness
1a) often used as interjection
1b) blessed are
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
bles'-ed (barukh): Where God is referred to, this word has the sense of "praise," as in 1Sa 25:32, "Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel." But where man is in mind it is used in the sense of "happy" or "favored," and most frequently so in the Psalms and the Gospels, as for example, "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked" (Ps 1:1); "Blessed art thou among women" (Lu 1:42); "Blessed are the poor in spirit" (Mt 5:3).
See BEATITUDES.
עַם (am) primarily means 'people' or 'nation,' referring to a collective group, often in the context of tribes such as those of Israel. It can also denote kinsmen or compatriots. The term appears in various contexts, including military and familial references. There is a mention of a specific individual named Ammi in Song of Solomon 6:12.
עַם, עָם 1810 n.m. people
a people, nation
= smaller units
= common people
people in gen., persons
phrases
base
[עַם] n.[m.] kinsman (on father's side)
base
H5971a עַם, עָם people H5971b עַם kinsman (on father's side)
5971 `am am
from 6004; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a
tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or
attendants; figuratively, a flock:--folk, men, nation,
people.
see HEBREW for 06004
עַם (am) — people.
: people/nation
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
עַם (am) — kinsman.
kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — Ammi.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at Sng.6.12
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — People's (Gate).
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — (Ibleam)-am.
Combined with yiv.le.am (יִבְלְעָם "Ibleam" H2991)
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — Amaw.
This name means nation, people
עַם (am) — people: soldiers.
: soldiers/army
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
עַם (am) — people: creatures.
: creatures
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
pe'-p'-l: In English Versions of the Bible represents something over a dozen Hebrew and Greek words. Of these, in the Old Testament, `am, is overwhelmingly the most common (about 2,000 times), with le'om, and goy, next in order; but the various Hebrew words are used with very little or no difference in force (e.g. Pr 14:28; but, on the other hand, in Ps 44 contrast verses 12 and 14). Of the changes introduced by the Revised Version (British and American) the only one of significance (cited explicitly in the Preface to the English Revised Version) is the frequent use of the plural "peoples" (strangely avoided in the King James Version except Re 10:11; 17:15), where other nations than Israel are in question. So, for instance, in Ps…
כָּ֫כָה (kakah) is an adverb meaning 'thus' or 'like this.' It is derived from the root word associated with the idea of manner or context. The entries indicate that it is used to refer to a previous or following context, conveying a sense of similarity or manner in which something is done.
כָּ֫כָה 37 adv. thus
base
H3602 כָּ֫כָה thus
3602 kakah kaw'-kaw
from 3541; just so, referring to the previous or following
context:--after that (this) manner, this matter, (even) so, in
such a case, thus.
see HEBREW for 03541
כָּ֫כָה (ka.khah) — thus.
like this, thus
Rel | Adv — Particle · adverbHTr/D
וֹ (o) — him.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 3rd person masculine singular
HR/Sp3ms — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp3ms
אֶ֫שֶׁר (esher) refers to happiness or blessedness, often used as an interjection to express joy. It is derived from a related root and appears primarily in a masculine plural form. The entries consistently highlight its meaning related to happiness and blessing.
[אֶ֫שֶׁר, or אָשָׁר] n.[m.] happiness, blessedness
base
H835 [אֶ֫שֶׁר, or אָשָׁר] happiness, blessedness
835 'esher eh'-sher
from 833; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as
interjection, how happy!:--blessed, happy.
see HEBREW for 0833
אֶ֫שֶׁר (e.sher) — blessed.
1) happiness, blessedness
1a) often used as interjection
1b) blessed are
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
bles'-ed (barukh): Where God is referred to, this word has the sense of "praise," as in 1Sa 25:32, "Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel." But where man is in mind it is used in the sense of "happy" or "favored," and most frequently so in the Psalms and the Gospels, as for example, "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked" (Ps 1:1); "Blessed art thou among women" (Lu 1:42); "Blessed are the poor in spirit" (Mt 5:3).
See BEATITUDES.
עַם (am) primarily means 'people' or 'nation,' referring to a collective group, often in the context of tribes such as those of Israel. It can also denote kinsmen or compatriots. The term appears in various contexts, including military and familial references. There is a mention of a specific individual named Ammi in Song of Solomon 6:12.
עַם, עָם 1810 n.m. people
a people, nation
= smaller units
= common people
people in gen., persons
phrases
base
[עַם] n.[m.] kinsman (on father's side)
base
H5971a עַם, עָם people H5971b עַם kinsman (on father's side)
5971 `am am
from 6004; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a
tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or
attendants; figuratively, a flock:--folk, men, nation,
people.
see HEBREW for 06004
עַם (am) — people.
: people/nation
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
עַם (am) — kinsman.
kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — Ammi.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at Sng.6.12
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — People's (Gate).
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — (Ibleam)-am.
Combined with yiv.le.am (יִבְלְעָם "Ibleam" H2991)
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — Amaw.
This name means nation, people
עַם (am) — people: soldiers.
: soldiers/army
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
עַם (am) — people: creatures.
: creatures
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
pe'-p'-l: In English Versions of the Bible represents something over a dozen Hebrew and Greek words. Of these, in the Old Testament, `am, is overwhelmingly the most common (about 2,000 times), with le'om, and goy, next in order; but the various Hebrew words are used with very little or no difference in force (e.g. Pr 14:28; but, on the other hand, in Ps 44 contrast verses 12 and 14). Of the changes introduced by the Revised Version (British and American) the only one of significance (cited explicitly in the Preface to the English Revised Version) is the frequent use of the plural "peoples" (strangely avoided in the King James Version except Re 10:11; 17:15), where other nations than Israel are in question. So, for instance, in Ps…
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) is the proper name of the God of Israel, often rendered as Jehovah or the Lord. It signifies the self-existent or eternal nature of God. The name is closely associated with the revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:12-15 and is used in conjunction with other terms to denote sacred places. Some scholars suggest it derives from a root meaning 'to bring into being.'
יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יַהְוֶה n.pr.dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים) 2. Many recent scholars explain יַהְוֶה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה) the one bringing into being, life-giver)
יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb
יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D
the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy
יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of Yahweh
base
H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel
3068 Yhovah yeh-ho-vaw'
from 1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish
national name of God:--Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
see HEBREW for 01961
see HEBREW for 03050
see HEBREW for 03069
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — LORD.
Jehovah = "the existing One"
1) the proper name of the one true God
1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of a.do.na (אֲדֹנָי "Lord" H0136)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — The Lord.
Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — (Jerusalem of) the Lord.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Rel | N-proper — Particle · noun properHTr/Npt
אֱלֹהִים (elohiym) is a plural noun meaning 'gods' or 'God,' often referring to the supreme deity in the Old Testament. It encompasses divine beings, rulers, and judges, reflecting divine majesty and power. The term can also denote angels and is used in a superlative sense. Notably, it is sometimes combined with יהוה (YHWH), the personal name of God.
אֱלֹהִים 2570 n.m.pl.
pl. in number.
rulers, judges, either as divine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power
divine ones, superhuman beings including God and angels
angels
gods
pl. intensive
god or goddess
godlike one
works of God, or things belongng to him
God
הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God
אֱלֹהִים = God
base
H430 אֱלֹהִים n. m. pl. . pl. in number. . rulers, judges, either asdivine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power
. divine ones, superhuman beings including God and angels
. angels
. gods
. pl. intensive . god or goddess
. godlike one
. works of God, or things belongng to him
. God
. הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God
. אֱלֹהִים = God
430 'elohiym el-o-heem'
plural of 433; 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:--angels, X
exceeding, God (gods)(-dess, -ly), X (very) great, judges, X
mighty.
see HEBREW for 0433
אֱלֹהִים (e.lo.him) — God.
This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God"
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
אֱלֹהִים (e.lo.him) — (LORD)-Elohe.
Combined with ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068)
אֱלֹהִים (e.lo.him) — (Gibeath)-elohim.
Combined with giv.ah (גִּבְעָה "Gibeath" H1389)
N-mp | Suff — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp3ms