◄ 415. El Elohe Yisrael ►
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El Elohe Yisrael: God, the God of Israel

Original Word: אֵל אֱלהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל
Part of Speech: Proper Name
Transliteration: El 'elohey Yisra'el
Pronunciation: el el-oh-HAY yis-rah-EL
Phonetic Spelling: (ale el-o-hay' yis-raw-ale')
Definition: God, the God of Israel
Meaning: El-Elohi-Jisrael

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
El-elohe-israel

From 'el and 'elohiym and Yisra'el; the mighty god if Jisrael; El-Elohi-Jisrael, the title given to a consecrated spot by Jacob -- El-elohe-israel.

see HEBREW 'el

see HEBREW 'elohiym

see HEBREW Yisra'el

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from el, elohim and Yisrael
Definition
"the mighty God of Israel," an altar of Jacob
NASB Translation
El-Elohe-Israel (1).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words אֵל (El, meaning "God"), אֱלהֵי (Elohi, meaning "God of"), and יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yisrael, meaning "Israel").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for this specific Hebrew compound name in the Strong's Greek Concordance. However, the concept of God as the deity of Israel is reflected in various Greek terms used in the New Testament, such as θεός (Theos, Strong's Greek 2316), which is the general term for God.

Usage: This proper noun is used to refer to the God of Israel, emphasizing His divine authority and covenant relationship with the nation of Israel.

Context: • The term "El-Elohi-Jisrael" is a compound name for God, highlighting His unique relationship with the patriarch Jacob, who was later named Israel. This name is a testament to God's covenantal promise and His role as the divine protector and leader of the Israelites.
• The name appears in Genesis 33:20, where Jacob, after reconciling with his brother Esau, builds an altar and names it "El-Elohe-Israel," signifying his acknowledgment of God's faithfulness and protection. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) translates this verse as: "There he set up an altar and called it El-Elohe-Israel."
• This name underscores the personal and national relationship between God and Israel, reflecting both Jacob's personal encounter with God and the broader covenantal promises made to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
• The use of this name in the biblical narrative serves as a reminder of God's enduring presence and His role as the sovereign deity over Israel, reinforcing the theological theme of God's faithfulness and His chosen people.

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