353. eyal

Lexicon

eyal: Strength, might, power

Original Word: אֱיָל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: eyal
Pronunciation: ay-ahl
Phonetic Spelling: (eh-yawl')
Definition: Strength, might, power
Meaning: strength

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

strength

A variation of 'ayil; strength -- strength.

see HEBREW 'ayil

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Aramaic origin
Definition
help
NASB Translation
strength (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אֱיָל noun masculine help (loan-word from Aramaic help, so Lag^{Or ii. 7, BN 175}, Nö^{ZMG 1883, 528}) only in simile ׳כְּגֶבֶר אֵין א Psalm 88:5.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָיָל (ayal), which means "strength" or "might."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent for the concept of strength as found in אֱיָל can be seen in terms such as δύναμις (dynamis, Strong's Greek 1411), which also conveys the idea of power and might. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the power of God, the strength of believers, and the miraculous works performed through divine intervention.

Usage: The word אֱיָל is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote strength or might, often in the context of human or divine power. It is a masculine noun that can refer to the strength of individuals, nations, or God Himself.

Context: • The term אֱיָל appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, emphasizing the concept of strength. It is used to describe the might of warriors, the power of nations, and the strength of God. The word is often associated with the ability to overcome obstacles and achieve victory.
• In the poetic and prophetic literature, אֱיָל is used metaphorically to describe the strength of character or moral fortitude. It highlights the inner strength that enables individuals to stand firm in the face of adversity.
• The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) translates אֱיָל in contexts that emphasize the power and might of God or His people. For example, in passages where God's strength is praised or where the might of a nation is depicted, אֱיָל is used to convey the idea of overwhelming power and authority.
• The concept of strength in the Hebrew Bible is not merely physical but also encompasses spiritual and moral dimensions. אֱיָל, therefore, serves as a reminder of the comprehensive nature of true strength, which includes reliance on God and adherence to His commandments.

Forms and Transliterations

אֱיָֽל׃ איל׃ ’ĕ·yāl ’ĕyāl eYal

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 88:4
HEB: כְּגֶ֣בֶר אֵֽין־ אֱיָֽל׃
NAS: like a man without strength,
KJV: I am as a man [that hath] no strength:
INT: A man without strength

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 353
1 Occurrence

’ĕ·yāl — 1 Occ.