Lexicon el: God, mighty one Original Word: אֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance these, those A demonstrative particle (but only in a plural sense) these or those -- these, those. Compare 'el-leh. see HEBREW 'el-leh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. pronoun Definition these NASB Translation these (8), those (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. אֵל pronoun plural masculine & feminine = the more usual אֵלֶּה, these 1 Chronicles 20:8; with article הָאֵל Genesis 19:8; Genesis 19:25; Genesis 26:3; Genesis 26:4; Leviticus 18:27; Deuteronomy 4:42; Deuteronomy 7:72; Deuteronomy 19:11. (Merely an orthographic variation of אֵלֶּה, and doubtless pronounced similarly; the kindred dialects have in Genl. a dissyllabic form: see below אֵלֶּה. Written similarly in Phoenician, e.g. CIS Deuteronomy 3:22; Deuteronomy 14:5; Deut 93:3(האל), but ZMG1875, 240 (Neo-Punic) אלא; in Plaut. Poen. see I. 9 transliterated ily; SchroedPhoenician Gr. p. 81, 160, 286 ff.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: This word is derived from the Hebrew root אֵלֶּה (elleh), which is a demonstrative pronoun.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3778: οὗτος (houtos) • This Greek word is a demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "these," used similarly to the Hebrew אֵל to specify or emphasize particular subjects in the text. Usage: The term is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to specific items, people, or concepts that are being pointed out or emphasized. It functions similarly to the English words "these" and "those." Context: The Hebrew word אֵל (el) is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate specific entities within a narrative or discourse. It is often employed to draw attention to particular items or groups that have been previously mentioned or are about to be described in detail. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, אֵל is used to emphasize the identity or characteristics of the subjects it refers to, often in contrast to others. This word appears in various contexts, including legal, historical, and prophetic texts, where it serves to clarify or specify the subjects under discussion. The use of אֵל helps to create a clear distinction between different groups or items, thereby aiding in the narrative flow and comprehension of the text. Forms and Transliterations אֵ֛ל אל הָאֵ֑ל הָאֵ֔ל הָאֵ֖ל הָאֵ֛ל הָאֵֽל׃ הָאֵל֙ האל האל׃ ’êl el hā’êl hā·’êl haElLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 19:8 HEB: רַ֠ק לָֽאֲנָשִׁ֤ים הָאֵל֙ אַל־ תַּעֲשׂ֣וּ NAS: do nothing to these men, inasmuch KJV: in your eyes: only unto these men INT: but men to these nay do Genesis 19:25 Genesis 26:3 Genesis 26:4 Leviticus 18:27 Deuteronomy 4:42 Deuteronomy 7:22 Deuteronomy 19:11 1 Chronicles 20:8 9 Occurrences |