Dictionary E Earth The term “earth” can denote the land, this planet, other earths or planets that hold life, or the Sephirot Chokhmah (wisdom), the Divine Feminine. Eden A name for the Divine Feminine, the Creation, and the Earth. The name comes from the Akkadian term “edinnu," and the Sumerian word “edin” meaning “plain” or “steppe.” It is also closely related to the Aramaic word meaning “fruitful,” or “well-watered.” In Abrahamic religions, the Garden of Eden, also referred to as the Garden of God, or the Terrestrial Paradise, is described in 1 Moses 4-5. Some ideas on the location of the Garden of Eden include: • The head of the Persian Gulf • Southern Mesopotamia where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers run into the sea • The Armenian Highlands • The Armenian Plateau • Iran, in or around Tabriz • Jerusalem • Bedford, England • Jackson County, Missouri • Near the town of Bristol, on the Apalachicola River in Florida • South American mainland It is said that the Garden of Eden was the first Temple. The Israelite temples had the Holy of Holies as representing teshuvah, the journey of the temple is the return back to God. See 1 Moses 4-5; Genesis 2-3; Ezekiel 28 and 31; 2 Nephi 1:105-118 RAV, 2:19-26 OPV; Book of Remembrance 5-15, 20:35, 30:1. Egypt A nation in the Middle East that was populated sometime around or between 8000 and 6000 BC. In the Bible and the plates of brass, Egypt is mentioned as a great nation. In Mormon Kabbalah, Egypt can represent the world or worldliness; the desire to receive for one’s self alone; egoism. El/Ha'El Hebrew, “god/the god,” or “god/the god.” This masculine term is from the Semitic word meaning “god” or “deity,” or referring the ancient Near Eastern deity, El. There are a few times when El is used for YHVH, rather than the normal Elohim (gods). The plural of El is Elim, “(male) gods.” El was the supreme god of the ancient Canaanite religion, and the name of and the supreme god in Mesopotamia's Early Dynastic Period. Many times in the Bible, El is used as a generic word for any singular god or idol, though it is used at times for YHVH. See 1 Moses 14:13; 2 Moses 16:18; 3 Moses 21:3, 28:6, 33:8, 45:15; 5 Moses 1:9; Deuteronomy 32:12; Psalm 44:20, 80:10, 82:1; Isaiah 57:5; Ezekiel 32:21; Malachi 2:11; Alma 12:101 RAV, 18:24 OPV. El Elyon Hebrew, “The Most High God,” or “the highest God,” or “the highest of the gods.” See El Shaddai. Elements Air, Earth, Water, Fire. Air represents knowledge and the Divine Masculine; Earth represents wisdom and the Divine Feminine. Water represents mercy and the Divine Son of God. Fire represents strength and judgement, the Holy Spirit. That fire becomes a cleansing fire when used with the water of Christ's mercy, but hell fire to the wicked. Eloh Hebrew, “goddess.” Elohim “Gods.” Can denote the Godhead or Trinity as a whole, God the Father & Mother, or the Masculine and Feminine aspects of God. Elohim is a combination of the feminine singular (Eloh) with the masculine plural (im). Based on the texts found in both the Torah of Judea and the plates of brass, elohim is also used at times to reference lesser gods or a council of gods, and at other times foreign gods. See also Ha'Elohim. Elohim as the Children of God “gods,” here denoting the Children of Elohim (the children of Yah, God the Father & Mother, or the Masculine and Feminine aspects of God.), or the Children of God. Can also denote the council of gods. See 1 Moses 3:2; 1 Kings 22:19; Job 1-2; Psalm 82:6; Acts 17:29; Romans 8:16; Alma 19:42 RAV, 40:11c OPV, Doctrines of the Saints 42:21; 53c:10. Elohim Chaiyim Hebrew, “the living God.” Elohim of man, or elohim made of the hands of men Hebrew: “gods.” Typically referring to pagan gods made of human hands, idols, or lesser deities unworthy or worship. These lesser gods are likely not associated with YHVH or His council of gods. Elohim Shaddai “the Almighty Gods.” Elohim is Hebrew for “Gods.” Elohim can denote the Godhead or Trinity as a whole, God the Father & Mother, or the Masculine and Feminine aspects of God. Shaddai is generally translated as “almighty,” but means “land.” This name for God could mean “Gods of this land,” or reflect God’s role as the creator of the earth, the creation. El’Olam Hebrew, “the Everlasting God” or “Eternal God.” Elul The Sixth month on the Hebrew calendar, the twelfth civil month today. It is known as the month of harvest. Elul occurs in August–September on the Gregorian calendar. Ethanim The seventh month on the Hebrew calendar, the first civil month, called Tishrei today. Ethanim is the month of Rosh Hashanah. Tishrei occurs in September–October on the Gregorian calendar. Elolaum “Endless Perfection,” “Eternal God” or “Never ending God.” El Roi Hebrew, “The God who sees me.” El Shaddai “the Almighty God.” El is Hebrew for “God.” El can denote any member of the Godhead or Trinity individually, but most likely is used to represent YHVH. Shaddai is generally translated as “almighty,” but means “land.” This name for God could mean “Gods of this land,” or reflect God’s role as the creator of the earth, the creation. See El Elyon. Enmer or Enmer Kar See Nimrod. Eve Hebrew, Havah or Chavah. One of Adam's first wives. There is some debate within Judaism as to who Adam's first wife was, Eve or Lilith. According to Genesis 2 Eve was created by YHVH by taking her from Adam's side. In some English translations, this is changed to “rib.” In the Hebrew there is a difference between the creation of Adam and the creation of Eve. While Adam is created (Hebrew, yatzar, Genesis 2:7, meaning “fashioned”) similar to a potter, fashioning a vessel from clay. Eve is created (Hebrew, banah, Genesis 2:22, meaning “built”) as a divine creation. This term is used throughout the first chapters of Genesis. The Hebrew verb banah is from the word binah, “intelligence.” This suggests that from the beginning woman was endowed with a superior sense of wisdom, tying Eve to the Shekinah. Eve is said to be the mother of all living. Seeing that Adam and Eve were the first humans that we are aware of that God worked with, it is unclear if this refers to her physically baring children, or spiritually introducing God and salvation to mankind. See Adam, Man and Woman, Lilith. Everlasting covenant A covenant passed down from generation to generation. A covenant of the earth from the heavens. See also Covenant, and New and Everlasting covenant.