So all those billions of people who read that word thousands of years ago, and also had no idea what it could possibly mean died while the hourglass of time waited for US to finally be born? Wow! That's better than Star Trek.
Synonym Discussion of element
element,
component,
constituent,
ingredient mean one of the parts of a compound or complex whole.
element applies to any such part and often connotes irreducible simplicity
<the basic elements of geometry>.
component and
constituent may designate any of the substances (whether elements or compounds) or the qualities that enter into the makeup of a complex product;
component stresses its separate entity or distinguishable character
<the components of a stereo system>.
constituent stresses its essential and formative character
<the constituents of a chemical compound>.
ingredient applies to any of the substances which when combined form a particular mixture
<the ingredients of a cocktail>.
People (except apparently you) understand that element refers to the components of a bigger item. It is not limited in meaning to atoms and subatomic particles. Such as, vodka and orange juice are the elements that make up a screwdriver (and no I'm not talking about the metal thingy in your toolbox).
Big picture, Willie. You need to stop thinking in such a restrictive manner and instead think in terms of the BIG PICTURE. Could be why you have such a limited understanding of scripture.
Even Star Trek nerds understand this.