Real name of God
Rabbi Ari Shvat
Question
Shalom.
Is the name “Elohim” the actual name of God Almighty or it is a name for one of the Babylonians or Cannanites gods?
Answer
The God of Israel has many Names, all of which refer to various Godly attributes and ideals. Elohim refers to Him as Judge (as in Shmot 22, 7). I am not well-versed regarding other cultures and their paganist gods.
Rabbi Ari Shvat
Lectures at various yeshivot, michlalot and midrashot. Has published many books & Torani articles and is in charge of Rav Kook’s archives.
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