353. eyal
Berean Strong's Lexicon
eyal: Strength, might, power

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

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָיַל (ayal), which means "to be strong" or "to be mighty."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2479 (ischus) - strength, might

- G1411 (dunamis) - power, ability

Usage: The Hebrew word "eyal" is used to denote strength or might, often in the context of physical power or the strength of a leader or warrior. It can also refer to the strength of God or the power inherent in His creation. The term is used to convey the idea of robust power and enduring strength, whether in a literal or metaphorical sense.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, strength was a highly valued trait, often associated with leadership and heroism. The concept of strength was not only physical but also moral and spiritual. The Israelites, living in a land surrounded by powerful nations, often relied on the strength of their leaders and their God for protection and victory. The term "eyal" reflects this cultural emphasis on strength as a divine attribute and a necessary quality for survival and success.

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 LagOr ii. 7, BN 175, NöZMG 1883, 528) only in simile ׳כְּגֶבֶר אֵין א Psalm 88:5.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
strength

A variation of 'ayil; strength -- strength.

see HEBREW 'ayil

Forms and Transliterations
אֱיָֽל׃ איל׃ ’ĕ·yāl ’ĕyāl eYal
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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.
















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