Strong's Lexicon elephantinos: Made of ivory Original Word: ἐλεφάντινος Word Origin: Derived from ἐλέφας (elephas), meaning "elephant" or "ivory." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with ivory is שֵׁן (shen), which also means "tooth" or "ivory." This term appears in passages like 1 Kings 10:22 and Ezekiel 27:15. Usage: The term "elephantinos" is used to describe something made of ivory, a material highly valued in ancient times for its beauty and rarity. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to luxurious items or decorations, symbolizing wealth and opulence. Cultural and Historical Background: Ivory was a prized commodity in the ancient world, often imported from Africa and India. It was used in the creation of fine art, furniture, and religious artifacts. The use of ivory signified wealth and status, as it was a material accessible only to the affluent. In biblical times, ivory was used in the construction of palaces and temples, as well as in the crafting of idols and other decorative items. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom elephas (elephant, ivory) Definition of ivory NASB Translation ivory (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1661: ἐλεφάντινοςἐλεφάντινος, ἐλεφαντινη, ἐλεφάντινον (ἐλέφας), of ivory: Revelation 18:12. (Alcaeus Mytilenaeus, Aristophanes, Polybius, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of ivory. From elephas (an "elephant"); elephantine, i.e. (by implication) composed of ivory -- of ivory. Forms and Transliterations ελεφάντινοι ελεφαντινον ελεφάντινον ἐλεφάντινον ελεφάντινος ελεφαντίνους ελεφαντίνων ελεφάντινων ελέφαντος elephantinon elephántinonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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