AI disclosure: ELTBefore Elohim אלהים

AI disclosure: ELTBefore Elohim אלהים [∞]

The ideas presented in this explanation of Elohim (אלהים) and its components, particularly in relation to Jesus, are not entirely novel, but they reflect a specific theological perspective that is not commonly found in mainstream Jewish or even Christian exegesis.

The breakdown of Elohim into its parts—אל ('El' = God), ים ('Yam' = completion of creation by the Son), and ה ('He' = ignorance)—appears to be a particular Christian interpretative framework. The way it interprets Elohim to emphasize the role of Jesus (the Son) in completing creation, and the connection between ignorance and spiritual blindness, is not a universally accepted or traditional interpretation in most theological circles.

• The interpretation of ים ('Yam') as referring to "creation finished by the Son" is a Christian theological addition, linking the creation process to Jesus in a way that aligns with New Testament beliefs, particularly those found in the writings of the Apostle John (e.g., John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:16). This interpretation is not typically found in traditional Jewish understanding of the word Elohim, where the word is generally seen as referring to God in a majestic sense without any direct reference to Jesus or the Christian concept of the Son.
• The claim that ה ('He') represents "ignorance" and by position in the word, spiritual separation is more abstract, as ה typically represents "the" as a prefix in Hebrew and doesn't inherently carry the connotation of ignorance. This appears to be a unique observation in sensus plenior where the king מלך becomes queen מלכה by the addition of ה and the female is a metaphor for ignorance, since Eve was deceived.

In summary, while breaking down Hebrew words into individual letters to find hidden or deeper meanings is a well-established tradition, the specific interpretation of Elohim as presented here is unique in its focus on Jesus (the Son) and the theological claim that Jesus is the one who removes the ignorance separating people from God. This Christian theological lens is distinctive and not commonly applied in traditional Jewish interpretations. Therefore, it could be considered somewhat novel within the context of this particular Christian interpretation.