Lexicon Elim: Elim Original Word: אֵילִם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Elim Plural of 'ayil; palm-trees; Elim, a place in the Desert -- Elim. see HEBREW 'ayil NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originpl. of ayil Definition "terebinths," a place in the desert NASB Translation Elim (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֵילִים], always אֵילִם proper name, of a location (= place of terebinths or other great trees, see Di Genesis 14:6 & Exodus 15:27 (12 fountains & 70 palms)) 2nd station of Israel in desert after passing sea Exodus 16:1 (twice in verse); Numbers 33:9,10; אֵי֫לִמָה Exodus 15:27; Numbers 33:9; probably = Wady Gharandel compare RobBR i. 100, 105. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root word אֵיל (ayil), meaning "terebinth" or "oak," which can also imply strength or a strong tree.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Elim, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun referring to a geographical location unique to the Old Testament narrative. Usage: Elim is used in the context of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. It is mentioned as a place where the Israelites camped and found abundant water and shade. Context: Elim is noted in the biblical narrative as a significant stop for the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt. According to Exodus 15:27 (BSB), "Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there by the waters." This description highlights Elim as a place of respite and provision, contrasting with the preceding hardships faced by the Israelites in the desert. The presence of twelve springs and seventy palm trees symbolizes abundance and divine provision, offering a temporary sanctuary in the harsh wilderness. Elim is also mentioned in Numbers 33:9 (BSB), which recounts the stages of the Israelites' journey, reaffirming its role as a key location in their travels. The oasis of Elim serves as a reminder of God's care and sustenance for His people during their journey to the Promised Land. Forms and Transliterations אֵילִ֑מָה אֵילִ֔מָה אֵילִ֖ם אילם אילמה וּ֠בְאֵילִם ובאילם מֵֽאֵילִ֔ם מֵאֵילִ֑ם מאילם ’ê·li·māh ’ê·lim ’êlim ’êlimāh eiLim eiLimah mê’êlim mê·’ê·lim meeiLim ū·ḇə·’ê·lim ūḇə’êlim UveeilimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 15:27 HEB: וַיָּבֹ֣אוּ אֵילִ֔מָה וְשָׁ֗ם שְׁתֵּ֥ים NAS: Then they came to Elim where KJV: And they came to Elim, where [were] twelve INT: came to Elim where both Exodus 16:1 Exodus 16:1 Numbers 33:9 Numbers 33:9 Numbers 33:10 6 Occurrences |
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