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אֱלָהּ (Elah)

אֱלָהּ (Elah) (Aramaic Lexicon • H426 • God (Biblical Aramaic for God)): God (Biblical Aramaic for God). Aramaic equivalent of Hebrew Eloah; used in Daniel and Ezra for the God of heaven and earth (Elah Shemayya). It is closely linked with מַחְסֶה (mahseh) (Hebrew Lexicon • H4268 • refuge, shelter, rock of defense): refuge, shelter, rock of defense. Shelter from storm, fortress of security; God as ultimate hiding place for the vulnerable righteous.

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אֱלָהּ

Elah (ʾĔlāh) [el-AW]

H426 Aramaic noun masculine 95x

God (Biblical Aramaic for God)

Aramaic equivalent of Hebrew Eloah; used in Daniel and Ezra for the God of heaven and earth (Elah Shemayya).

Derivation: Aramaic corresponding to אֱלוֹהַּ (H433).

Septuagint (LXX) Bridge:

Themes:

aramaic theology-proper sovereignty

Key Scripture Passages:

EZR.4.24 EZR.5.1 DAN.2.18 DAN.3.26 DAN.6.26

מַחְסֶה

mahseh (maḥseh) [makh-SEH]

H4268 Hebrew noun masculine 20x

refuge, shelter, rock of defense

Shelter from storm, fortress of security; God as ultimate hiding place for the vulnerable righteous.

Derivation: From חָסָה (H2620).

Septuagint (LXX) Bridge:

Themes:

refuge protection peace theology-proper

Key Scripture Passages:

PSA.46.1 PSA.61.3 PSA.62.7 PSA.91.2 PRO.14.26 ISA.25.4

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