vElohei

vElohei is a transliterated Hebrew phrase that appears in biblical and liturgical Hebrew. It is built from the conjunction ve- meaning “and” prefixed to a form of Elohim, the standard Hebrew word for God. The exact form Elohei (and related spellings) reflects a grammatical construction used when referencing God within a larger clause. Because Hebrew vowel patterns vary with grammar and vocalization, the precise gloss and pronunciation of vElohei can differ depending on the text and tradition.

In usage, vElohei functions as part of longer sentences rather than as an independent name or title. It is encountered in poetic and prayer contexts where speakers or authors refer to God in connection with actions, attributes, or promises. As a connective construction, its meaning is shaped by the surrounding words, and it does not denote a separate theological concept by itself.

Translations into English generally render the phrase according to context, with possible glosses such as “and my God,” “and to my God,” or simply “and God” when the surrounding Hebrew makes the sense clear. The interpretation thus depends on the broader clause in which the form appears.

See also: Elohim; Elohai; Biblical Hebrew; Jewish liturgy. Further reference can be found in standard Hebrew grammars and lexicons for discussion of possessive and attributive forms of divine names.