1661. elephantinos

Lexicon

elephantinos: Made of ivory

Original Word: ἐλεφάντινος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: elephantinos
Pronunciation: el-ef-an'-tee-nos
Phonetic Spelling: (el-ef-an'-tee-nos)
Definition: Made of ivory
Meaning: made of ivory, subst: ivory.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of ivory.

From elephas (an "elephant"); elephantine, i.e. (by implication) composed of ivory -- of ivory.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from elephas (elephant, ivory)
Definition
of ivory
NASB Translation
ivory (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1661: ἐλεφάντινος

ἐλεφάντινος, ἐλεφαντινη, ἐλεφάντινον (ἐλέφας), of ivory: Revelation 18:12. (Alcaeus Mytilenaeus, Aristophanes, Polybius, others.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ἐλέφας (elephas), meaning "elephant" or "ivory."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H8127 שֵׁן (shen): Meaning "tooth" or "ivory," this Hebrew term is used in the Old Testament to describe ivory, often in the context of luxury and wealth, similar to the Greek ἐλεφάντινος.

Usage: The term ἐλεφάντινος is used to describe objects or materials made from ivory, often highlighting their value, beauty, or rarity.

Context: The Greek term ἐλεφάντινος appears in ancient texts to describe items crafted from ivory, a material highly prized in antiquity for its beauty and rarity. In the context of the Bible, ivory is often associated with wealth and opulence. The use of ivory in biblical times was typically reserved for the construction of luxurious items, such as thrones, inlays, and decorative pieces. The term ἐλεφάντινος itself does not appear frequently in the New Testament, but its root, ἐλέφας, is indicative of the cultural and economic significance of ivory in the ancient world.

In biblical literature, ivory is mentioned in several contexts, often symbolizing grandeur and splendor. For example, in the Old Testament, King Solomon's throne is described as being made of ivory and overlaid with gold (1 Kings 10:18). This reflects the luxurious use of ivory in royal settings. The Berean Standard Bible captures the essence of such descriptions, emphasizing the opulence associated with ivory.

The use of ivory in biblical times extended beyond mere decoration; it was a symbol of status and wealth. The trade of ivory was a significant aspect of ancient economies, with ivory being imported from distant lands, such as Africa and India. This trade underscores the interconnectedness of ancient civilizations and the high value placed on ivory as a commodity.

Forms and Transliterations

ελεφάντινοι ελεφαντινον ελεφάντινον ἐλεφάντινον ελεφάντινος ελεφαντίνους ελεφαντίνων ελεφάντινων ελέφαντος elephantinon elephántinon

Englishman's Concordance

Revelation 18:12 Adj-ANS
GRK: πᾶν σκεῦος ἐλεφάντινον καὶ πᾶν
NAS: article of ivory and every
KJV: vessels of ivory, and
INT: every article of ivory and every

Strong's Greek 1661
1 Occurrence

ἐλεφάντινον — 1 Occ.