Elah — God (Aramaic)
אֱלָהּ
God in the Aramaic of Daniel and Ezra — including Elah Shemaya, the God of Heaven.
The name of God in exile's own language — proof that His Name crosses languages with His people. Both traditions note that even in Babylon's tongue, heaven has a God who reveals secrets.
First occurrence
Ezra 4:24 — The Aramaic chapters begin
Key passages
Dan 2:28 — 'There is an Elah in heaven who reveals secrets'
Ezra 5:11 — 'Servants of the Elah of heaven and earth'
Dan 6:26 — 'The living Elah, enduring forever'
In the Greek Scriptures
Θεός