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 pluralized or gendered, "Allah" is unique and has no plural or gender form.

   - The strongest scholarly position is that "Allah" is derived from "الإلاه" (Al-Ilah), meaning "the deity who is worshipped."

   - It is a grammatical shortening of "Al-Ilah," emphasizing the concept of worship and servitude.

In summary, while the names for God in these languages have similarities, they also carry distinct cultural and theological nuances. Whether in Aramaic, Hebrew, or Arabic, the reverence for the divine remains central to these monotheistic traditions. 🌟🙏🏼

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