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The Hebrew word '''אלהים''' (English: Elohim) is translated as "God"<ref name="Lexicon 430"> HEBREW LEXICON -- STRONG'S NUMBER 430 </ref>.  Although the root-meaning of this word is unknown, it is presumed to mean power, dominion, majesty, greatness, or even an abstract concept.   

The form of Elohim is plural, but it is used as a singular noun when in reference to God, and usually as a pluran noun when not in reference to God. <ref name="Biblical Hebrew"> Biblical Hebrew, An Introductory Grammar, Page H. Kelly, William B Eerdmans Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1992, Pg. 32. </ref>  Other Hebrew words that end in the plural form '''ים''' include water (Mayim),  heaven (Shamayim), life (Chayyim), and virginity (Betulim).  The plural nature of these words refers to the endless or undefined nature. All we can conclude from this is that Elohim is endless, and though he can never be defined, he can be experienced.   

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