Lexicon elah: Oak, Terebinth Original Word: אִלָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance elm, oak, teil-tree Feminine of 'ayil; an oak or other strong tree -- elm, oak, teil-tree. see HEBREW 'ayil NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of ayil Definition a terebinth NASB Translation Elah (3), oak (11), terebinth (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. אֵלָה noun feminine terebinth (= אֵילָה (?) see IV. איל > StaGeschichte 455 who derives from אֵל = divine; but compare ib. on lack of clear distinction between אֵלָה, אֵלוֺן & אַלּוֺן) — Genesis 35:4 15t. + אֵילָה Genesis 49:21 (for ᵑ0 אַיָּלָה see below) — terebinth = Pistacia terebinthus, Linn., a deciduous tree with pinnate leaves & red berries; occasional in Palestine; grows to great age; always of single tree; near Shechem Genesis 35:4 (E) compare אַלָּה Joshua 24:26 (E, read אֵלָה?), Ophrah Judges 6:11,19; in Jabesh 1 Chronicles 10:12; tree in which Absalom was caught 2 Samuel 18:9 (twice in verse); 2 Samuel 18:10,14; see also 1 Kings 13:14; expressly of idol-shrine Hosea 4:13 ("" אַלּוֺן, לִבְנֶה) Ezekiel 6:13; as fading, withering, simile of Judah Isaiah 1:30; as hewn down, simile id. Isaiah 6:13 ("" אַלּוֺן); figurative of Naphtali אֵילָה שְׁלֻחָה Genesis 49:21 (ᵐ5 Ew Ol Di > ᵑ0 אַיָּלָה hind q. v.) a slender terebinth, see Di & compare II. אֵלָה; in topographic designation ׳עֵמֶק הָא 1 Samuel 17:2,19; 1 Samuel 21:10 (see עֵמֶק). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to twist or to be strong.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G1186, δρῦς (drys), which also refers to an oak tree. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to convey similar themes of strength and endurance, drawing on the rich symbolism associated with the oak in the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: The term אִלָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a type of strong tree, often translated as "oak" in English. It is used metaphorically to denote strength and endurance. Context: The Hebrew word אִלָה (ilah) appears in the Old Testament to describe a robust and enduring tree, typically an oak. Oaks are known for their strength and longevity, making them a fitting symbol in biblical literature for stability and resilience. The oak tree is often associated with significant events and places in the biblical narrative, serving as landmarks or sites of divine encounters. For instance, in Genesis 35:4, Jacob buries foreign gods under an oak near Shechem, signifying a moment of purification and commitment to God. The oak's strength and deep roots make it a powerful metaphor for faithfulness and the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people. Forms and Transliterations אֵלָ֣ה אלה בָּאֵלָֽה׃ בָאֵלָ֗ה באלה באלה׃ הָֽאֵלָה֙ הָאֵלָ֑ה הָאֵלָ֖ה הָאֵלָ֨ה הָאֵלָֽה׃ הָאֵלָה֙ האלה האלה׃ וְאֵלָ֖ה ואלה כְּאֵלָ֖ה כָּאֵלָ֣ה כאלה ’ê·lāh ’êlāh bā’êlāh ḇā’êlāh bā·’ê·lāh ḇā·’ê·lāh baeLah eLah hā’êlāh hā·’ê·lāh haeLah kā’êlāh kā·’ê·lāh kaeLah kə’êlāh kə·’ê·lāh keeLah vaeLah veeLah wə’êlāh wə·’ê·lāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 35:4 HEB: יַעֲקֹ֔ב תַּ֥חַת הָאֵלָ֖ה אֲשֶׁ֥ר עִם־ NAS: hid them under the oak which was near KJV: hid them under the oak which [was] by Shechem. INT: and Jacob under the oak which was near Judges 6:11 Judges 6:19 2 Samuel 18:9 2 Samuel 18:9 2 Samuel 18:10 2 Samuel 18:14 1 Kings 13:14 1 Chronicles 10:12 Isaiah 1:30 Isaiah 6:13 Ezekiel 6:13 Hosea 4:13 13 Occurrences |
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