Lexical Summary elleh: these Original Word: אֵלֶּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance these (Aramaic) corresponding to 'el-leh -- these. see HEBREW 'el-leh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to elleh Definition these NASB Translation these (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֵלֶּה demonstrative pronoun plural these (Nabataean אלה (Lzb264 Cooke241), Cappadocian and Egyptian Aramaic אלה (LzbEph. i. 323 RÉS361A 3 S-CPap. E.13, Ki 13): probably therefore not, as used to be supposed, a Hebraism, but a peculiarity of the dialects of Jeremiah 10:11 and of Ezra (in which the usually Aramaic form אִלֵּין does not occur) : see further אִלֵּין); — these, Jeremiah 10:11; Ezra 5:15 Kt. Topical Lexicon Meaning in Context אֵלֶּה (Strong’s H429) is the Aramaic demonstrative pronoun “these.” In its lone Old Testament appearance—Jeremiah 10:11—it points to the so-called gods of the nations, contrasting them with the living God who made heaven and earth. Biblical Occurrence Jeremiah 10:11: “The gods that did not make the heavens and the earth will perish from the earth and from under these heavens.” Historical and Literary Setting • Jeremiah 10 is a prophetic diatribe against idolatry. In the midst of the Hebrew text stands an Aramaic declaration (verse 11). The shift to Aramaic uses the everyday trade language of the surrounding nations and exiles, ensuring that both Israel’s captors and neighboring peoples would understand the verdict on their idols. Theological Emphasis 1. Exclusivity of the Creator. By singling out “these” gods, the verse establishes an absolute antithesis between the living Creator and every man-made deity (Isaiah 45:5; Psalm 96:5). Ministry Significance • Apologetics. Jeremiah 10:11 provides a concise, ready-made proclamation that idols are null, useful when engaging contemporary forms of idolatry—materialism, nationalism, self-worship. Christological Connection The God who pronounces doom upon “these” gods is revealed in Jesus Christ, “through whom all things were made” (John 1:3). Colossians 2:15 depicts Christ disarming the spiritual powers, fulfilling Jeremiah’s prophetic word by exposing false deities and triumphing over them at the cross. Practical Reflection Whenever believers encounter rival allegiances—whether technological marvels, political systems, or personal ambitions—Jeremiah 10:11 supplies both language and assurance: “these” will perish, but “The LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King” (Jeremiah 10:10). Summary אֵלֶּה in Jeremiah 10:11 may be brief, yet its demonstrative force targets the impotence of every idol, underscores the universality of God’s revelation, and equips the people of God to confront idolatry with confidence in the one Creator who alone endures forever. Forms and Transliterations אֵֽלֶּה׃ אלה׃ ’êl·leh ’êlleh EllehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 10:11 HEB: תְּח֥וֹת שְׁמַיָּ֖א אֵֽלֶּה׃ ס KJV: and from under these heavens. INT: under the heavens these |
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