Strong's Lexicon Elah: Elah Original Word: אֵלָה Word Origin: Derived from the root word אֵל (El), meaning "god" or "mighty one." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper name "Elah," but the concept of strength and might can be related to Greek words like "dynamis" (δύναμις - Strong's Greek 1411), meaning power or strength. Usage: The term "Elah" is used in the Hebrew Bible primarily as a proper name. It is associated with several individuals and locations. The name itself can be understood to mean "oak" or "terebinth," which are types of strong trees, symbolizing strength and endurance. In some contexts, it may also carry connotations of divinity or might, reflecting its root connection to "El." Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, names often held significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of the character or destiny of a person. The use of tree names like "Elah" could symbolize strength, stability, and longevity. The terebinth and oak were common in the landscape of ancient Israel and often served as landmarks or places of gathering. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom elah Definition "terebinth," an Isr. name, also an Edomite name NASB Translation Elah (13). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. אֵלָה proper name, masculine (terebinth, compare Genesis 49:21 below I. אֵלָה) 1 a chief of Edom Genesis 36:41 = 1 Chronicles 1:52 (= אֵילַת proper name, of a location ? see Di). 2 son of Baasha; reigned two years in Israel 1 Kings 16:6,8,13,14. 3 father of Hoshea who was last king of Isr. 2 Kings 15:30; 2 Kings 17:1; 2 Kings 18:1,9. 4 a son of Caleb 1 Chronicles 4:15 (twice in verse). 5 a son of Uzzi 1 Chronicles 9:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Elah The same as 'elah; Elah, the name of an Edomite, of four Israelites, and also of a place in Palestine -- Elah. see HEBREW 'elah Forms and Transliterations אֵלָ֖ה אֵלָ֗ה אֵלָ֣ה אֵלָ֥ה אֵלָ֧ה אֵלָ֨ה אלה הָֽאֵלָ֑ה הָאֵלָ֑ה הָאֵלָ֗ה האלה וְאֵלָ֥ה ואלה ’ê·lāh ’êlāh eLah hā’êlāh hā·’ê·lāh haeLah 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 36:41 HEB: אָהֳלִיבָמָ֛ה אַלּ֥וּף אֵלָ֖ה אַלּ֥וּף פִּינֹֽן׃ NAS: Oholibamah, chief Elah, chief Pinon, KJV: Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon, INT: Oholibamah chief Elah chief Pinon 1 Samuel 17:2 1 Samuel 17:19 1 Samuel 21:10 1 Kings 16:6 1 Kings 16:8 1 Kings 16:13 1 Kings 16:14 2 Kings 15:30 2 Kings 17:1 2 Kings 18:1 2 Kings 18:9 1 Chronicles 1:52 1 Chronicles 4:15 1 Chronicles 4:15 1 Chronicles 9:8 16 Occurrences |
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