Elohim (Eh-low-heem):  The name Elohim is unique to Hebraic thinking:  it occurs only in Hebrew and in no other ancient Semitic language.  The masculine plural ending does not mean “gods” when referring to the true God (YHVH) of Israel.  The name Elohim means “God” (YHVH).  Capitol “E” (Elohim) is used in the Hebrew for God’s name (YHVH).  Small “e” (elohim) is used in the Tanakh (Old Testament) for pagan and false gods.  The Name refers to God as the One who is all-powerful.  Elohim is [The basic form] Name for YHVH.  The name Elohim is the plural of El (or possibly Eloah), meaning “strong one”.  The name Elohim occurs 2,570 times in the Hebrew Tanakh, and is the first name for God given in the Old Testament.  The holy is singular, awe-inspiring, even “terrible” or “dreadful”.

“And said, I beseech thee, O Lord God YHVH ELOHIM of heaven the heavens, the great and terrible God awesome EL, that keepeth guardeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe guard his commandments misvoth.” Nehemiah 1:5