435. Elul

Lexicon

Elul: Elul

Original Word: אֱלוּל
Part of Speech: Noun
Transliteration: Eluwl
Pronunciation: eh-LOOL
Phonetic Spelling: (el-ool')
Definition: Elul
Meaning: Elul

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Elul

Probably of foreign derivation; Elul, the sixth Jewish month -- Elul.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
the sixth Jewish month
NASB Translation
Elul (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. אֱלוּל proper name of 6th month, Aug.—Sept. Nehemiah 6:15 (Mishna id., Palestinian אלול, Vog⁷⁹, Assyrian Ululu COT Nehemiah 1:1, Arabic , Aramaic ).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Akkadian word "elūlu," which means "harvest" or "gathering."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew month of Elul, as the Greek calendar and cultural context differ from the Hebrew one. However, the concept of preparation and repentance can be found in various New Testament passages that emphasize spiritual readiness and reflection.

Usage: The term "Elul" is used in the context of the Hebrew calendar to denote a specific month. It is mentioned in the Bible in relation to events and activities that took place during this time.

Context: Elul is the twelfth month of the civil year and the sixth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Hebrew calendar. It is a month traditionally associated with repentance, reflection, and spiritual preparation for the upcoming High Holy Days. The name "Elul" is believed to have originated from the Akkadian word "elūlu," which signifies "harvest" or "gathering," reflecting the agricultural activities typical of this time of year.

In the Bible, Elul is mentioned in the context of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership. Nehemiah 6:15 states, "So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul." This verse highlights the significance of the month as a time of accomplishment and dedication to God's work.

Elul is also a time of introspection and repentance, as it precedes the solemn observances of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Jewish tradition holds that during Elul, the shofar is blown daily to awaken the spirit and encourage self-examination and repentance. The month serves as a period of spiritual preparation, allowing individuals to seek forgiveness and reconciliation with God and others.

Forms and Transliterations

לֶאֱל֑וּל לאלול le’ĕlūl le·’ĕ·lūl leeLul

Englishman's Concordance

Nehemiah 6:15
HEB: בְּעֶשְׂרִ֥ים וַחֲמִשָּׁ֖ה לֶאֱל֑וּל לַחֲמִשִּׁ֥ים וּשְׁנַ֖יִם
NAS: on the twenty-fifth of [the month] Elul, in fifty-two
KJV: and fifth [day] of [the month] Elul, in fifty
INT: the twenty and fifth Elul fifty-two and two

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 435
1 Occurrence

le·’ĕ·lūl — 1 Occ.