How to say God in Hebrew

אֱלֹהִים is the standard biblical and modern word for “God,” grammatically plural in form but singular in meaning.

Usage

Appears in blessings, prayers, and songs. Sensitivity varies by audience; use respectfully in speech.

Without vowels

אלוהים

With vowels (nikud)

אֱלֹהִים

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to-RAH

שַׁבָּת

Shabbat

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שָׁלוֹם

peace

sha-LOM

אַהֲבָה

love

a-ha-VAH

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