אֵל
el
Biblical HebrewMeaning1. A god, a powerful being that people pray to.
2. A name for the one God in the Bible.
HistoryThis is one of the oldest words for "god" in many old languages of the Middle East, not just Hebrew. It comes from a very old root word that meant "to be strong" or "to be first". In the Bible, it is used for the one God of Israel, and also for other gods.
Example
In the Bible, Abraham calls God "El Elyon" (God Most High).
