El names the deity praised, addressed, and described as acting for his people, and can also designate other or claimed gods.

The term most often identifies the deity spoken of in praise, prayer, covenant language, and descriptions of divine action. In contrastive settings, it can also designate other gods, a foreign god, or a god-status claimed by a human.

1. The deity identified in worship and divine action · dominant

   The singular noun identifies the deity in clauses of praise, prayer, and trust: in Deuteronomy 7:9 the APB renders the clause "he is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and kindness," and in 2 Samuel 22:33 it renders "God is my strong refuge." In Genesis 16:13, the construct form occurs in the designation "the God who sees me," while Deuteronomy 10:17 presents this deity as "God of the gods and Lord of the lords."

   Deuteronomy 7:92 Samuel 22:33Genesis 16:13Deuteronomy 10:17Isaiah 12:2Daniel 9:4
2. Other, foreign, or claimed gods · common

   The noun also occurs where a deity is contrasted with the LORD or where a rival claim is rejected. In Deuteronomy 32:12 the APB renders "no foreign god was with him," and in Exodus 34:14 it prohibits bowing "to another god." In Ezekiel 28:2, the same singular form appears in the ruler's claim, "I am a god," followed by the contrast that he is "a man and not a god."

   Deuteronomy 32:12Deuteronomy 32:21Exodus 34:14Exodus 15:11Ezekiel 28:2Isaiah 31:3

In the Anselm Paraphrase: The APB commonly presents the term as "God" in statements of praise, identification, and divine action. In contrastive clauses it also uses "god" or "gods," but the paraphrase is not word-aligned and does not by itself determine the term's precise contribution.