Elohim means for the Jews the "God of gods". [1] Jesus used this term when he wanted to refer to the Deity as God, never Yahweh. [2] The northern Jewish kingdom returned to the worship of Elohim, while the southern one returned to Yahweh. [3] Elohim is the Trinity concept of God based on the Salem teachings. [4] Under Elijah, Yahweh became Elohim. [5]