1639. Elamités

Lexicon

Elamités: Elamites

Original Word: Ἐλαμίται
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Elamités
Pronunciation: eh-lah-MEE-tays
Phonetic Spelling: (el-am-ee'-tace)
Definition: Elamites
Meaning: an Elamite, one of a people living to the north of the Persian Gulf in the southern part of Persia.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Elamite.

Of Hebrew origin (Eylam); an Elamite or Persian -- Elamite.

see HEBREW Eylam

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Elam
Definition
an Elamite, an inhab. of Elam
NASB Translation
Elamites (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1639: Ἐλαμίτης

Ἐλαμίτης (T WH Ἐλαμειτης (see under the word εἰ, ἰ)), Ἐλαμιτου, ὁ, an Elamite, i. e. an inhabitant of the province of Elymais, a region stretching southward to the Persian Gulf, but the boundaries of which are variously given (cf. Winers RWB under the word Elam; Vaihinger in Herzog iii., p. 747ff; Dillmann in Schenkel ii., p. 91f; Schrader in Rheim, p. 358f; Grimm on 1 Macc. 6:1; (BB. DD., see under the words, , )): Acts 2:9. (Isaiah 21:2; in Greek writings Ἐλυμαῖος, and so Judith 1:6.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Ἐλάμ (Elam), referring to the ancient region of Elam.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H5867: עֵילָם (Elam) • Refers to the region of Elam and its people in the Old Testament. Elam is mentioned in various contexts, including genealogies, prophecies, and historical accounts, illustrating its significance in biblical history.

Usage: The term Ἐλαμίται is used in the New Testament to refer to people from Elam. It appears in the context of the Day of Pentecost, describing the diverse group of Jews present in Jerusalem.

Context: The Elamites were a people originating from the ancient region of Elam, situated to the east of Mesopotamia, in the area corresponding to modern-day southwestern Iran. Elam is frequently mentioned in the Old Testament, often in the context of its interactions with Israel and other neighboring nations. The Elamites were known for their distinct language and culture, which played a significant role in the ancient Near East.

In the New Testament, the Elamites are mentioned in the Book of Acts during the account of Pentecost. Acts 2:9-11 (BSB) lists the Elamites among the diverse groups of Jews who were present in Jerusalem and heard the apostles speaking in their own languages: "Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome, both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!"

This passage highlights the widespread dispersion of Jews throughout the ancient world and the miraculous nature of the apostles' ability to communicate the gospel message across linguistic barriers. The mention of Elamites underscores the fulfillment of the prophecy that God's message would reach all nations and peoples.

Forms and Transliterations

Ελαμειται Ἐλαμεῖται Ἐλαμῖται έλασμα ελαττονούμενος ελαττονώσει ελαττωθή ελαττωθήσονται ελαττωθώσι ελαττώσεις ελαττώσετε ηλαττώθημεν ηλαττώθησαν ηλάττωσας Elamitai Elamîtai

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 2:9 N-NMP
GRK: Μῆδοι καὶ Ἐλαμῖται καὶ οἱ
NAS: and Medes and Elamites, and residents
KJV: Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers
INT: Medes and Elamites and those who

Strong's Greek 1639
1 Occurrence

Ἐλαμῖται — 1 Occ.