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Yonath Elem Rechoqim: "The Silent Dove of Distant Places"

Original Word: יוֹנַת אֵלֶם רְחֹקִים
Part of Speech: Noun
Transliteration: yownath 'elem rchoqiym
Pronunciation: yo-NAHT eh-LEM reh-kho-KEEM
Phonetic Spelling: (yo-nath' ay'-lem rekh-o-keem')
Definition: "The Silent Dove of Distant Places"
Meaning: dove of, silence, of, distances

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Jonath-elem-rechokim

From yownah and 'elem and the plural of rachowq; dove of (the) silence (i.e. Dumb Israel) of (i.e. Among) distances (i.e. Strangers); the title of a ditty (used for a name of its melody) -- Jonath-elem-rechokim.

see HEBREW yownah

see HEBREW 'elem

see HEBREW rachowq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from yonah, elem and rachoq
Definition
"dove of distant silences," probably the name of a melody.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from יוֹנָה (yonah, meaning "dove"), אֵלֶם (elem, meaning "silence" or "mute"), and רְחֹקִים (rechokim, meaning "distances" or "far-off places").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for this specific Hebrew phrase in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a unique Hebrew idiom used in a specific liturgical or musical context. However, related concepts might be explored through Greek words for "dove" (περιστερά, Strong's Greek 4058) or "silence" (σιγή, Strong's Greek 4602), though these do not capture the full nuance of the Hebrew phrase.

Usage: This term is used in the superscription of Psalm 56, indicating the tune or style to which the psalm was to be sung. It is not a common phrase and appears only in this context within the Hebrew Bible.

Context: The phrase יוֹנַת אֵלֶם רְחֹקִים appears in the superscription of Psalm 56, which reads: "For the choirmaster. To the tune of 'A Dove on Distant Oaks.' A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath." This title suggests a specific melody or musical setting known to the ancient Israelites, possibly characterized by themes of longing, distance, or introspection. The imagery of a dove, often associated with peace, gentleness, or mourning, combined with the notion of silence and distance, may reflect the psalm's themes of seeking refuge and expressing trust in God amidst adversity. The historical context of David's capture by the Philistines adds a layer of urgency and reliance on divine deliverance, resonating with the plaintive and hopeful tones suggested by the title.

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