the commonalities between the names for God in Aramaic, Hebrew, and Arabic.
1. Aramaic (Elaha/Alaha): - In Jesus' own language, which was likely Aramaic, the term for God would have been "אלָהָא" (Elaha) or "אֱלָהָא" (Alaha). - These Aramaic words are directly equivalent to each other and serve as names for the deity worshipped by Israelites and Jews. - Essentially synonymous, they evolved as words to refer to the supreme being in Heaven. 2. Hebrew (Elohim): - In Hebrew, the word for God is "אֱלֹהִים" (Elohim). - Like the Aramaic terms, "Elohim" refers to the deity worshipped by the Israelites. - Interestingly, both "Allah" and "Elohim" share a similar spelling with an Aleph (א) at the beginning⁵. - However, it's essential to note that "Elohim" is a more general term for a deity and does not necessarily refer to the same God as Allah. 3. Arabic (Allah): - "الله" (Allah) is the name of God in Islam. - Unlike "Elohim," which can be plurali...