359. Eloth

Lexicon

Eloth: Eloth

Original Word: אֵילוֹת
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Eylowth
Pronunciation: ay-LOHT
Phonetic Spelling: (ay-loth')
Definition: Eloth
Meaning: Eloth, Elath

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Elath, Eloth

Or meylath {ay-lath'}; from 'ayil; trees or a grove (i.e. Palms); Eloth or Elath, a place on the Red Sea -- Elath, Eloth.

see HEBREW 'ayil

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from ayil
Definition
"grove of lofty trees," the same location as NH0365a
NASB Translation
Elath (1), Eloth (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אֵילַת proper name, of a location (lofty tree (s collective?) i.e. palms? compare Di Genesis 14:6) town & harbour, northeast arm of Red Sea, hence called lanitic Gulf (= Gulf of Akaba, from neighbouring fortress) Deuteronomy 2:8; 2 Kings 14:22; 2 Kings 16:6 (twice in verse) (perhaps later designation for fuller איל פארן q. v.) = ᵐ5 Αἰλων, Αἰλαθ Greek Αἰλανα etc.; = אֵלָה (? Genesis 36:41 see Di), אֵילוֺת below

אֵילוֺת proper name, of a location id. (grove of lofty trees (palms?)) 1 Kings 9:26; 2 Kings 16:6; 2Chronicles 8:17; 26:2 (compare אֵיל מָּאוָן, אֵילַת).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אֵיל (ayil), meaning "terebinth" or "oak," which can also imply strength or might.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Eloth/Elath, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible and its geographical context. However, references to the region or similar locations in the Septuagint or New Testament may use different Greek terms to describe the broader area or related historical events.

Usage: The term is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible to denote the city of Eloth/Elath. It appears in various contexts, often related to trade, military campaigns, and territorial control.

Context: Eloth, also known as Elath, was a significant port city in the ancient Near East, located at the northern extremity of the Gulf of Aqaba. Its strategic position made it a vital hub for trade and military operations. The city is mentioned in several biblical passages, highlighting its importance in the history of Israel and its neighboring nations.

In the time of King Solomon, Eloth was developed as a key port for maritime trade, particularly for voyages to Ophir, as recorded in 1 Kings 9:26: "King Solomon also built a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of Edom." This indicates the city's role in facilitating trade and wealth accumulation during Solomon's reign.

Eloth's significance continued through various periods, including the reign of King Uzziah of Judah, who is noted for rebuilding the city and restoring its prominence (2 Chronicles 26:2). However, the city frequently changed hands due to its strategic value, often being contested by neighboring powers such as Edom and later by the Assyrians.

The city's mention in the biblical narrative underscores its role as a focal point of economic and military activity, reflecting the broader geopolitical dynamics of the region. Eloth's history is intertwined with the fortunes of the Israelite kingdom and its interactions with surrounding nations.

Forms and Transliterations

אֵיל֔וֹת אֵיל֛וֹת אֵילַ֔ת אֵילַת֙ אֵל֛וֹת אילות אילת אלות מֵֽאֵיל֑וֹת מֵאֵילַ֖ת מאילות מאילת ’ê·laṯ ’ê·lō·wṯ ’êlaṯ ’êlōwṯ eiLat eiLot eLot mê’êlaṯ mê’êlōwṯ mê·’ê·laṯ mê·’ê·lō·wṯ meeiLat meeiLot

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 2:8
HEB: מִדֶּ֙רֶךְ֙ הָֽעֲרָבָ֔ה מֵאֵילַ֖ת וּמֵעֶצְיֹ֣ן גָּ֑בֶר
KJV: of the plain from Elath, and from Eziongaber,
INT: road the Arabah Elath Ezion-geber turned

1 Kings 9:26
HEB: אֲשֶׁ֧ר אֶת־ אֵל֛וֹת עַל־ שְׂפַ֥ת
NAS: is near Eloth on the shore
KJV: in Eziongeber, which [is] beside Eloth, on the shore
INT: which is near Eloth on the shore

2 Kings 14:22
HEB: בָּנָ֣ה אֶת־ אֵילַ֔ת וַיְשִׁבֶ֖הָ לִֽיהוּדָ֑ה
KJV: He built Elath, and restored
INT: He built Elath and restored to Judah

2 Kings 16:6
HEB: אֲרָ֤ם אֶת־ אֵילַת֙ לַֽאֲרָ֔ם וַיְנַשֵּׁ֥ל
NAS: the Judeans out of Elath entirely; and the Arameans
KJV: recovered Elath to Syria,
INT: king of Aram of Elath Aram and cleared

2 Kings 16:6
HEB: אֶת־ הַיְהוּדִ֖ים מֵֽאֵיל֑וֹת [וַאֲרַמִּים כ]
KJV: the Jews from Elath: and the Syrians
INT: and cleared the Judeans of Elath Syrian came

2 Kings 16:6
HEB: ק) בָּ֣אוּ אֵילַ֔ת וַיֵּ֣שְׁבוּ שָׁ֔ם
KJV: came to Elath, and dwelt
INT: Syrian came of Elath lived there

2 Chronicles 8:17
HEB: גֶּ֧בֶר וְאֶל־ אֵיל֛וֹת עַל־ שְׂפַ֥ת
NAS: to Ezion-geber and to Eloth on the seashore
KJV: to Eziongeber, and to Eloth, at the sea
INT: to Ezion-geber and to Eloth and side

2 Chronicles 26:2
HEB: בָּנָ֣ה אֶת־ אֵיל֔וֹת וַיְשִׁיבֶ֖הָ לִֽיהוּדָ֑ה
NAS: He built Eloth and restored
KJV: He built Eloth, and restored
INT: He built Eloth and restored to Judah

8 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 359
8 Occurrences

’ê·laṯ — 3 Occ.
’ê·lō·wṯ — 2 Occ.
’ê·lō·wṯ — 1 Occ.
mê·’ê·laṯ — 1 Occ.
mê·’ê·lō·wṯ — 1 Occ.