361. elam

Lexicon

elam: Elam

Original Word: אֵילָם
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: eylam
Pronunciation: ay-lahm
Phonetic Spelling: (ay-lawm')
Definition: Elam
Meaning: a pillar-space, a pale

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

arch

Or (shortened);elam {ay-lawm'}; or (feminine) ielammah {ay-lam-maw'}; probably from 'ayil; a pillar-space (or colonnade), i.e. A pale (or portico) -- arch.

see HEBREW 'ayil

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from ayil
Definition
a porch
NASB Translation
porch (1), porches (14).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[אֵילָם] noun masculine porch (= אוּלָם), q. v.; only Ezekiel, where Co always for אוּלָם, compare ᵐ5 αἰλαμ; Bö^{NÄ 929}; makes אילם vestibule, אולם porch) — אֵילָם read for אֵילִים Ezekiel 40:37 (so Sm Co); suffix אילמו Kt Ezekiel 40:22 (twice in verse) + 4 t. (Qr אֵילַמָּיו) + Ezekiel 41:15 Co (for ᵑ0 אֻלַמֵּי); אלמו Kt Ezekiel 40:21 6t. (Qr אֵלַמָּיו). — Co all singular: — plural אֵלַמּוֺת Ezekiel 40:16 (Co singular) Ezekiel 40:30 (strike out Co compare MSS. of HCT, B etc., also Ew Hi Sm). — porch, of Ezekiel's temple Ezekiel 40:16,21 13t.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root word אָלַם (alam), which means "to bind" or "to be silent."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry related to the concept of a vestibule or porch is Strong's Greek Number G1639, ἐξώστης (exōstēs), which refers to a porch or balcony. While the Greek term may not carry the exact architectural connotations as the Hebrew אֵילָם, it similarly denotes a transitional space that serves both functional and aesthetic purposes in a building's design.

Usage: The term אֵילָם is used in the context of architectural structures, specifically referring to a vestibule or a porch area that is supported by pillars. It is often associated with the entrance of a building, particularly in the context of the temple or other significant structures.

Context: The Hebrew term אֵילָם (Eylam) appears in the context of ancient architectural design, primarily in descriptions of sacred or royal buildings. It denotes a specific area that serves as a transitional space between the exterior and interior of a structure. This space is typically characterized by its support pillars, which not only provide structural integrity but also add to the aesthetic and ceremonial significance of the building.

In the biblical narrative, the אֵילָם is often mentioned in descriptions of Solomon's Temple and other significant edifices, highlighting its importance in the architectural and religious landscape of ancient Israel. The vestibule served both practical and symbolic purposes, acting as a place of gathering and preparation before entering the more sacred areas of the temple.

The design and function of the אֵילָם reflect the broader cultural and religious practices of the time, where architecture was deeply intertwined with spiritual symbolism. The presence of pillars in the אֵילָם is particularly noteworthy, as they often represent strength, stability, and the connection between heaven and earth.

Forms and Transliterations

וְאֵ֣ילַמָּ֔יו וְאֵֽילַמָּ֖יו וְאֵֽלַמּ֖וֹת וְאֵֽלַמָּ֖יו וְאֵֽלַמָּיו֙ וְאֵלַמָּ֗ו וְאֵלַמָּ֗יו וְאֵֽלַמָּ֔יו וּלְאֵֽילַמָּיו֙ וּלְאֵלַמָּ֖יו ואילמיו ואלמו ואלמות ואלמיו ולאילמיו ולאלמיו לָאֵֽלַמּ֑וֹת לאלמות lā’êlammōwṯ lā·’ê·lam·mō·wṯ laelamMot ū·lə·’ê·lam·māw ūlə’êlammāw uleeilamMav uleelamMav veeilamMav veelamMav veelamMot wə’êlammāw wə’êlammōwṯ wə·’ê·lam·māw wə·’ê·lam·mō·wṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Ezekiel 40:16
HEB: סָבִ֔יב וְכֵ֖ן לָאֵֽלַמּ֑וֹת וְחַלּוֹנ֞וֹת סָבִ֤יב ׀
NAS: and likewise for the porches. And [there were] windows
KJV: round about, and likewise to the arches: and windows
INT: around and likewise the porches windows all

Ezekiel 40:21
HEB: [וְאֵלַמֹּו כ] (וְאֵֽלַמָּיו֙ ק) הָיָ֔ה
NAS: and its side pillars and its porches had
KJV: on that side; and the posts thereof and the arches thereof were after the measure
INT: side mighty arch had measurement

Ezekiel 40:22
HEB: [וְאֵלַמֹּו כ] (וְאֵֽלַמָּיו֙ ק) [וְתִמֹרֹו
NAS: Its windows and its porches and its palm tree ornaments
KJV: And their windows, and their arches, and their palm trees,
INT: window arch palm tree measurements

Ezekiel 40:22
HEB: [וְאֵילַמֹּו כ] (וְאֵֽילַמָּ֖יו ק) לִפְנֵיהֶֽם׃
NAS: steps, and its porch [was] in front
KJV: steps; and the arches thereof [were] before
INT: seven reached arch front

Ezekiel 40:24
HEB: [וְאֵילַמֹּו כ] (וְאֵ֣ילַמָּ֔יו ק) כַּמִּדּ֖וֹת
NAS: its side pillars and its porches according to those
KJV: the posts thereof and the arches thereof according to these measures.
INT: measured mighty arch measurements to those

Ezekiel 40:25
HEB: [וּלְאֵילַמֹּו כ] (וּלְאֵֽילַמָּיו֙ ק) סָבִ֣יב ׀
NAS: The gate and its porches had windows
KJV: And [there were] windows in it and in the arches thereof round about,
INT: had windows arch all around

Ezekiel 40:26
HEB: [וְאֵלַמֹּו כ] (וְאֵֽלַמָּ֖יו ק) לִפְנֵיהֶ֑ם
NAS: going up to it, and its porches [were] in front
KJV: to go up to it, and the arches thereof [were] before
INT: seven ascent arch front had palm

Ezekiel 40:29
HEB: [וְאֵלַמֹּו כ] (וְאֵֽלַמָּיו֙ ק) כַּמִּדּ֣וֹת
NAS: also, its side pillars and its porches [were] according to those
KJV: thereof, and the posts thereof, and the arches thereof, according to these measures:
INT: chamber mighty arch measurements to those

Ezekiel 40:29
HEB: [וּלְאֵלַמֹּו כ] (וּלְאֵלַמָּ֖יו ק) סָבִ֣יב ׀
NAS: same measurements. And the gate and its porches had windows
KJV: and [there were] windows in it and in the arches thereof round about:
INT: to those had windows arch all around

Ezekiel 40:30
HEB: וְאֵֽלַמּ֖וֹת סָבִ֣יב ׀ סָבִ֑יב
NAS: [There were] porches all around,
KJV: And the arches round about [were] five
INT: porches all around

Ezekiel 40:31
HEB: וְאֵלַמָּ֗ו אֶל־ חָצֵר֙
NAS: Its porches [were] toward the outer
KJV: And the arches thereof [were] toward the utter
INT: porches toward court

Ezekiel 40:33
HEB: [וְאֵלַמֹּו כ] (וְאֵֽלַמָּיו֙ ק) כַּמִּדּ֣וֹת
NAS: also, its side pillars and its porches [were] according to those
KJV: thereof, and the posts thereof, and the arches thereof, [were] according to these measures:
INT: chamber mighty arch measurements to those

Ezekiel 40:33
HEB: [וּלְאֵלַמֹּו כ] (וּלְאֵלַמָּ֖יו ק) סָבִ֣יב ׀
NAS: same measurements. And the gate and its porches had windows
KJV: and [there were] windows therein and in the arches thereof round about:
INT: to those had windows arch all around

Ezekiel 40:34
HEB: [וְאֵלַמֹּו כ] (וְאֵלַמָּ֗יו ק) לֶֽחָצֵר֙
NAS: Its porches [were] toward the outer
KJV: And the arches thereof [were] toward the outward
INT: arch court the outer

Ezekiel 40:36
HEB: [וְאֵלַמֹּו כ] (וְאֵֽלַמָּ֔יו ק) וְחַלּוֹנ֥וֹת
NAS: its side pillars and its porches. And the gate had windows
KJV: thereof, the posts thereof, and the arches thereof, and the windows
INT: chamber mighty arch had windows all

15 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 361
15 Occurrences

lā·’ê·lam·mō·wṯ — 1 Occ.
ū·lə·’ê·lam·māw — 1 Occ.
ū·lə·’ê·lam·māw — 2 Occ.
wə·’ê·lam·māw — 2 Occ.
wə·’ê·lam·māw — 8 Occ.
wə·’ê·lam·mō·wṯ — 1 Occ.