1636. elaia

Lexicon

elaia: Olive tree

Original Word: ἐλαία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: elaia
Pronunciation: eh-lah-ee'-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (el-ah'-yah)
Definition: Olive tree
Meaning: an olive tree; the Mount of Olives.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

olive or berry tree.

Feminine of a presumed derivative from an obsolete primary; an olive (the tree or the fruit) -- olive (berry, tree).

HELPS Word-studies

1636 elaía – an olive tree (collectively, the Mount of Olives); (figuratively) the people of God, indwelt by the Holy Spirit (the fulfillment/antitype of oil in Scripture).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
an olive (the tree or the fruit)
NASB Translation
olive tree (2), olive trees (1), olives (10).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1636: ἐλαία

ἐλαία, ἐλαίας, ἡ (from Homer down), the Sept. for זַיִת;

1. an olive tree: Romans 11:17, 24; plural Revelation 11:4. τό ὄρος τῶν ἐλαιῶν (for הַזֵּיתִים הַר, Zechariah 14:4), the Mount of Olives, so called from the multitude of olive-trees which grew upon it, distant from Jerusalem (Josephus, Antiquities 20, 8, 6) five stadia eastward (cf. Winers RWB, under the word Oelberg; Arnold in Herzog x., p. 549ff; Furrer in Schenkel iv. 354f; (Grove and Porter in BB. DD.)): Matthew 21:1; Matthew 24:3; Matthew 26:30; Mark 11:1; Mark 13:3; Mark 14:26; Luke 19:37; Luke 22:39; John 8:1 Rec.; (on Luke 19:29; Luke 21:37, see ἐλαιῶν).

2. an olive, the fruit of the olive-tree: James 3:12.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἔλαιον (elaion), meaning "olive oil."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H2132 זַיִת (zayith): Olive tree, olive. This Hebrew term is used throughout the Old Testament to refer to the olive tree and its fruit, often symbolizing beauty, abundance, and divine favor. The olive tree is frequently mentioned in contexts of blessing and prosperity, such as in Deuteronomy 8:8 and Psalm 52:8.

In summary, ἐλαία (elaia) is a term rich with cultural and spiritual significance, representing both the literal olive tree and its broader metaphorical implications within the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term ἐλαία is used in the New Testament to refer to the olive tree itself and, by extension, to olives. It is often used metaphorically to convey spiritual truths, particularly in relation to Israel and the Gentiles.

Context: The Greek word ἐλαία (elaia) appears in several New Testament passages, often symbolizing peace, prosperity, and divine blessing due to the olive tree's significance in the ancient Mediterranean world. The olive tree was a vital part of daily life, providing oil for cooking, lighting, and religious anointing.

In the New Testament, ἐλαία is used both literally and metaphorically. For instance, in Romans 11:17-24, the Apostle Paul uses the imagery of an olive tree to describe the relationship between Israel and the Gentiles. He speaks of the Gentiles as wild olive branches grafted into the cultivated olive tree, symbolizing their inclusion in the promises of God. This passage highlights themes of unity and the fulfillment of God's covenant promises.

The olive tree also appears in the context of Jesus' teachings. In Matthew 21:18-22, while not directly mentioning ἐλαία, the fig tree's cursing and the subsequent teaching on faith can be seen in parallel with the symbolism of the olive tree as a representation of spiritual fruitfulness and judgment.

The Mount of Olives, a significant location in the Gospels, derives its name from the abundance of olive trees in the area. It is the site of key events in Jesus' ministry, including His ascension (Acts 1:9-12) and the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24-25), where He speaks of future events and the coming of the Kingdom.

Forms and Transliterations

ελαια ελαία ἐλαίᾳ ελαιαι ελαίαι ἐλαῖαι ελαίαν ελαιας ελαίας ἐλαίας ελαϊνον ελαιολογήσης Ελαιων ελαιών Ἐλαιῶν elaia elaiai elaíāi elaîai elaias elaías Elaion Elaiôn Elaiōn Elaiō̂n

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 21:1 N-GFP
GRK: Ὄρος τῶν Ἐλαιῶν τότε Ἰησοῦς
NAS: at the Mount of Olives, then
KJV: unto the mount of Olives, then sent
INT: mount of Olives then Jesus

Matthew 24:3 N-GFP
GRK: Ὄρους τῶν Ἐλαιῶν προσῆλθον αὐτῷ
NAS: on the Mount of Olives, the disciples
KJV: the mount of Olives, the disciples
INT: mount of Olives came to him

Matthew 26:30 N-GFP
GRK: Ὄρος τῶν Ἐλαιῶν
NAS: they went out to the Mount of Olives.
KJV: into the mount of Olives.
INT: mount of Olives

Mark 11:1 N-GFP
GRK: Ὄρος τῶν Ἐλαιῶν ἀποστέλλει δύο
NAS: near the Mount of Olives, He sent two
KJV: the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth
INT: mount of Olives he sends two

Mark 13:3 N-GFP
GRK: Ὄρος τῶν Ἐλαιῶν κατέναντι τοῦ
NAS: on the Mount of Olives opposite
KJV: the mount of Olives over against
INT: mount of Olives opposite the

Mark 14:26 N-GFP
GRK: Ὄρος τῶν Ἐλαιῶν
NAS: they went out to the Mount of Olives.
KJV: into the mount of Olives.
INT: mount of Olives

Luke 19:29 N-GFP
GRK: τὸ καλούμενον Ἐλαιῶν ἀπέστειλεν δύο
KJV: called [the mount] of Olives, he sent
INT: called of Olives he sent two

Luke 19:37 N-GFP
GRK: Ὄρους τῶν Ἐλαιῶν ἤρξαντο ἅπαν
NAS: of the Mount of Olives, the whole
KJV: of the mount of Olives, the whole
INT: mount of Olives began all

Luke 21:37 N-GFP
GRK: τὸ καλούμενον Ἐλαιῶν
KJV: that is called [the mount] of Olives.
INT: called of Olives

Luke 22:39 N-GFP
GRK: Ὄρος τῶν Ἐλαιῶν ἠκολούθησαν δὲ
NAS: to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples
KJV: to the mount of Olives; and his
INT: mount of Olives followed moreover

John 8:1 N-GFP
GRK: Ὄρος τῶν Ἐλαιῶν
NAS: went to the Mount of Olives.
KJV: unto the mount of Olives.
INT: mount of Olives

Romans 11:17 N-GFS
GRK: πιότητος τῆς ἐλαίας ἐγένου
NAS: root of the olive tree,
KJV: and fatness of the olive tree;
INT: fatness of the olive tree became

Romans 11:24 N-DFS
GRK: τῇ ἰδίᾳ ἐλαίᾳ
NAS: into their own olive tree?
KJV: their own olive tree?
INT: into the own olive tree

James 3:12 N-AFP
GRK: μου συκῆ ἐλαίας ποιῆσαι ἢ
NAS: my brethren, produce olives, or a vine
KJV: bear olive berries? either
INT: of me a fig tree olives to produce or

Revelation 11:4 N-NFP
GRK: αἱ δύο ἐλαῖαι καὶ αἱ
NAS: are the two olive trees and the two
KJV: are the two olive trees, and the two
INT: the two olive trees and the

Strong's Greek 1636
15 Occurrences

ἐλαίᾳ — 1 Occ.
ἐλαῖαι — 1 Occ.
ἐλαίας — 2 Occ.
Ἐλαιῶν — 11 Occ.