454. Elyhow'eynay

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Elyhow'eynay: Elyhoenai

Original Word: אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Elyhow`eynay
Pronunciation: el-yo-hay-nah'ee
Phonetic Spelling: (el-ye-ho-ay-nah'ee)
Definition: Elyhoenai
Meaning: Eljehoenai, Eljoenai

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Elihoenai, Elionai

Or (shortened) yelyow{eynay {el- yo-ay-nah'ee}; from 'el and Yhovah and ayin; towards Jehovah (are) my eyes; Eljehoenai or Eljoenai, the name of seven Israelites -- Elihoenai, Elionai.

see HEBREW 'el

see HEBREW Yhovah

see HEBREW ayin

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אֶלְיְהוֺעֵינַי proper name, masculine (unto ׳י are mine eyes)

1 a Korahite 1 Chronicles 26:3.

2 a returning exile Ezra 8:4.

אֶלְיוֺעֵינַי proper name, masculine (id.)

1 a descendant of David 1 Chronicles 3:23,24.

2 a Simeonite אֶלְיוֺעֵנַי 1 Chronicles 4:36.

3 a Benjamite (id.) 1 Chronicles 7:8.

4 priests in time of Ezra (a) Ezra 10:22; (b) Ezra 10:27 (אֶלְיוֺעֵנַי); (c) Nehemiah 12:41.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: אֵל (El, meaning "God") and יְהוֹעֵינַי (Yehoenai, meaning "Yahweh has looked graciously").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2069 (Ἐλιαϊνί, Eliaeni): This Greek entry corresponds to the Hebrew name Eljehoenai. It appears in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament, maintaining the connection between the Hebrew and Greek texts. The use of this name in the Septuagint reflects the continuity of the biblical narrative across languages and cultures.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the name Eljehoenai, its origins, and its significance within the biblical context, highlighting its role in the genealogical and religious history of Israel.

Usage: This proper noun is used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is the name of several individuals mentioned in the genealogies and narratives of the Old Testament.

Context: • Occurrences in the Bible: The name Eljehoenai appears in the genealogical records of the post-exilic community. It is found in the books of 1 Chronicles and Ezra.
• 1 Chronicles 7:8 (BSB): Eljehoenai is listed as a descendant of Becher, one of the sons of Benjamin. This reference places him within the tribal lineage of Benjamin, highlighting the continuity of the tribe's genealogy.
• 1 Chronicles 26:3 (BSB): Another Eljehoenai is mentioned as a gatekeeper, a role of significant responsibility in the temple service, indicating his family's involvement in religious duties.
• Ezra 8:4 (BSB): Eljehoenai is noted as one of the leaders who returned with Ezra from Babylon to Jerusalem. This Eljehoenai is identified as a descendant of Pahath-Moab, emphasizing his role in the restoration of the Jewish community and the rebuilding of the temple.
• Significance: The name Eljehoenai reflects a common theme in Hebrew names, where the character and actions of God are acknowledged. The individuals bearing this name are associated with the restoration and religious life of Israel, underscoring their importance in the post-exilic period.

Forms and Transliterations

אֶלְיְהֽוֹעֵינַ֖י אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַ֖י אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֗י אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֛י אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֤י אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֧י אֶלְיוֹעֵנַ֤י אליהועיני אליועיני אליועני וְאֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֡י וְאֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֤י ואליועיני ’el·yə·hō·w·‘ê·nay ’el·yō·w·‘ê·nay ’elyəhōw‘ênay ’elyōw‘ênay elyehoeiNai elyoeiNai elyoeNai veelyoeiNai wə’elyōw‘ênay wə·’el·yō·w·‘ê·nay

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 3:23
HEB: וּבֶן־ נְעַרְיָ֗ה אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֧י וְחִזְקִיָּ֛ה וְעַזְרִיקָ֖ם
NAS: of Neariah [were] Elioenai, Hizkiah
KJV: of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah,
INT: the sons of Neariah Elioenai Hizkiah and Azrikam

1 Chronicles 3:24
HEB: וּבְנֵ֣י אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֗י [הֹדַיְוָהוּ כ]
NAS: The sons of Elioenai [were] Hodaviah,
KJV: And the sons of Elioenai [were], Hodaiah,
INT: the sons of Elioenai Hodevah Eliashib

1 Chronicles 4:36
HEB: וְאֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֡י וְֽיַעֲקֹ֡בָה וִ֠ישׁוֹחָיָה
NAS: and Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah,
KJV: And Elioenai, and Jaakobah,
INT: and Elioenai Jaakobah Jeshohaiah

1 Chronicles 7:8
HEB: וְיוֹעָ֡שׁ וֶ֠אֱלִיעֶזֶר וְאֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֤י וְעָמְרִי֙ וִירֵמ֣וֹת
NAS: Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri,
KJV: and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri,
INT: Joash Eliezer Elioenai Omri Jeremoth

1 Chronicles 26:3
HEB: יְהוֹחָנָ֣ן הַשִּׁשִּׁ֔י אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַ֖י הַשְּׁבִיעִֽי׃
NAS: the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.
KJV: the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.
INT: Johanan the sixth Eliehoenai the seventh

Ezra 8:4
HEB: פַּחַ֣ת מוֹאָ֔ב אֶלְיְהֽוֹעֵינַ֖י בֶּן־ זְרַֽחְיָ֑ה
NAS: of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son
KJV: of Pahathmoab; Elihoenai the son
INT: of the sons of Pahathmoab Elihoenai the son of Zerahiah

Ezra 10:22
HEB: וּמִבְּנֵ֖י פַּשְׁח֑וּר אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֤י מַֽעֲשֵׂיָה֙ יִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל
NAS: of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah,
KJV: of Pashur; Elioenai, Maaseiah,
INT: the sons of Pashhur Elioenai Maaseiah Ishmael

Ezra 10:27
HEB: וּמִבְּנֵ֖י זַתּ֑וּא אֶלְיוֹעֵנַ֤י אֶלְיָשִׁיב֙ מַתַּנְיָ֣ה
NAS: of Zattu: Elioenai, Eliashib,
KJV: of Zattu; Elioenai, Eliashib,
INT: the sons of Zattu Elioenai Eliashib Mattaniah

Nehemiah 12:41
HEB: מִ֠נְיָמִין מִיכָיָ֧ה אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֛י זְכַרְיָ֥ה חֲנַנְיָ֖ה
NAS: Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah
KJV: Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah,
INT: Miniamin Micaiah Elioenai Zechariah and Hananiah

9 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 454
9 Occurrences

’el·yə·hō·w·‘ê·nay — 2 Occ.
’el·yō·w·‘ê·nay — 4 Occ.
’el·yō·w·‘ê·nay — 1 Occ.
wə·’el·yō·w·‘ê·nay — 2 Occ.