460. Elyasaph

Lexicon

Elyasaph: Elyasaph

Original Word: אֶלְיָסָף
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Elyacaph
Pronunciation: el-yaw-saf'
Phonetic Spelling: (el-yaw-sawf')
Definition: Elyasaph
Meaning: Eljasaph

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Eliasaph

From 'el and yacaph; God (is) gatherer; Eljasaph, the name of two Israelites -- Eliasaph.

see HEBREW 'el

see HEBREW yacaph

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from el and yasaph
Definition
"God has added," two Isr.
NASB Translation
Eliasaph (6).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אֶלְיָסָף proper name, masculine (God has added)

a. chief of Gad Numbers 1:14; Numbers 2:14; Numbers 7:42,47; Numbers 10:20.

b. chief of Gershon Numbers 3:24.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: אֵל (El, meaning "God") and יָסַף (yasaph, meaning "to add" or "to increase").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Eljasaph, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament context. However, the concept of God adding or increasing can be related to Greek words that convey similar meanings, though they are not direct translations of the name Eljasaph.

Usage: Eljasaph is used as a proper noun, specifically a personal name, in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Eljasaph is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the Israelite tribal organization during the wilderness period. He is identified as the leader of the tribe of Gad. In the Book of Numbers, Eljasaph is listed among the leaders who were responsible for the census and organization of the tribes as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. His role as a leader underscores the importance of tribal leadership and organization in the Israelite community.

• Numbers 1:14 (BSB): "from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel;"
• Numbers 2:14 (BSB): "Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel."
• Numbers 7:42 (BSB): "On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel, the leader of the Gadites, drew near."
• Numbers 10:20 (BSB): "and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad."

Eljasaph's mention in these passages highlights his role in the logistical and spiritual life of the Israelite community during their journey through the wilderness. His leadership is noted during the census and the offerings made by the leaders of the tribes, which were significant events in the narrative of Israel's journey to the Promised Land.

Forms and Transliterations

אֶלְיָסָ֖ף אליסף ’el·yā·sāp̄ ’elyāsāp̄ elyaSaf

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 1:14
HEB: לְגָ֕ד אֶלְיָסָ֖ף בֶּן־ דְּעוּאֵֽל׃
NAS: of Gad, Eliasaph the son of Deuel;
KJV: Of Gad; Eliasaph the son of Deuel.
INT: of Gad Eliasaph the son of Deuel

Numbers 2:14
HEB: לִבְנֵ֣י גָ֔ד אֶלְיָסָ֖ף בֶּן־ רְעוּאֵֽל׃
NAS: of Gad: Eliasaph the son
KJV: of Gad [shall be] Eliasaph the son
INT: of the sons of Gad Eliasaph the son of Reuel

Numbers 3:24
HEB: אָ֖ב לַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֑י אֶלְיָסָ֖ף בֶּן־ לָאֵֽל׃
NAS: of the Gershonites [was] Eliasaph the son
KJV: of the Gershonites [shall be] Eliasaph the son
INT: of the fathers' of the Gershonites Eliasaph the son of Lael

Numbers 7:42
HEB: לִבְנֵ֣י גָ֑ד אֶלְיָסָ֖ף בֶּן־ דְּעוּאֵֽל׃
NAS: day [it was] Eliasaph the son
KJV: day Eliasaph the son
INT: the son of Gad Eliasaph of the sons of Deuel

Numbers 7:47
HEB: זֶ֛ה קָרְבַּ֥ן אֶלְיָסָ֖ף בֶּן־ דְּעוּאֵֽל׃
NAS: [was] the offering of Eliasaph the son
KJV: this [was] the offering of Eliasaph the son
INT: This the offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel

Numbers 10:20
HEB: בְנֵי־ גָ֑ד אֶלְיָסָ֖ף בֶּן־ דְּעוּאֵֽל׃
NAS: and Eliasaph the son of Deuel
KJV: of Gad [was] Eliasaph the son
INT: the son of Gad and Eliasaph of the sons of Deuel

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 460
6 Occurrences

’el·yā·sāp̄ — 6 Occ.