Definition: The word "alima" has no clear, direct meaning in English or any other language known to the Bible. It seems to be a part of a term that may have been used in ancient Near Eastern or early Christian traditions. In Hebrews 11:5-8 it is written: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." "Then he said, 'Let there be light; let there be darkness for as long as there is darkness there will be light. Let there be no evil, nor good; let there be war or peace, but no violence in any way.'"