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To: Modernman
Arab Christians also refer to God as Allah

Is not the name "Allah" cognate with the name "Elohim" (Plural of Eloh)?

196 posted on 04/14/2005 1:16:40 PM PDT by Lekker 1 ("There is not the slightest indication that nuclear energy will ever be attainable"- Albert Einstein)
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To: Lekker 1

I don't know.


203 posted on 04/14/2005 1:19:11 PM PDT by Modernman ("I'm in favor of limited government unless it limits what I want government to do."- dirtboy)
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To: Lekker 1
Is not the name "Allah" cognate with the name "Elohim" (Plural of Eloh)?

In ancient Hebrew, "Allahom" means "The curse", or "Allah" means "curse". If Israel turned it's back on God, they would suffer "Allahom." (That one is in the Tora)

218 posted on 04/14/2005 1:24:12 PM PDT by concerned about politics (Vote Republican - Vote morally correct!)
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