Lexicon Eliphaz: Eliphaz Original Word: אֱלִיפַז Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Eliphaz From 'el and paz; God of gold; Eliphaz, the name of one of Job's friends, and of a son of Esau -- Eliphaz. see HEBREW 'el see HEBREW paz NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom el and paz Definition "God is fine gold," a son of Esau, also a friend of Job NASB Translation Eliphaz (15). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֱלִיפַז proper name, masculine (God is fine gold?) a. son of Esau Genesis 36:4,10,11,12 (twice in verse); Genesis 36:15,16; 1 Chronicles 1:35,36. b. friend of Job Job 2:11; Job 4:1; Job 15:1; Job 22:1; Job 42:7,9. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: אֵל (El, meaning "God") and פָּז (paz, meaning "fine gold").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Eliphaz in the Strong's Greek concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible. However, the name may appear transliterated in Greek texts or Septuagint versions as Ἐλιφάς (Eliphas). Usage: Eliphaz is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, specifically as a personal name. Context: Eliphaz is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, appearing primarily in the Book of Job. He is one of Job's three friends who come to comfort him during his time of suffering. Eliphaz is identified as a Temanite, suggesting he is from the region of Teman, which is associated with Edom. In the dialogues within the Book of Job, Eliphaz is the first to speak, offering his perspective on Job's suffering. He emphasizes the traditional belief that suffering is a result of sin and urges Job to repent. Eliphaz's speeches are characterized by a mix of wisdom and reproof, reflecting the ancient wisdom tradition. His arguments are met with responses from Job, who maintains his innocence and challenges the simplistic correlation between sin and suffering. Eliphaz's role in the narrative serves to explore themes of divine justice, human suffering, and the complexity of God's ways. Forms and Transliterations אֱלִיפַ֗ז אֱלִיפַ֛ז אֱלִיפַ֣ז אֱלִיפַ֤ז אֱלִיפַ֥ז אֱלִיפַ֨ז אֱלִיפַז֙ אֱלִיפָ֑ז אליפז לֶֽאֱלִיפַז֙ לֶאֱלִיפַ֖ז לאליפז ’ĕ·lî·p̄az ’ĕ·lî·p̄āz ’ĕlîp̄az ’ĕlîp̄āz eliFaz le’ĕlîp̄az le·’ĕ·lî·p̄az leeliFazLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:4 HEB: לְעֵשָׂ֖ו אֶת־ אֱלִיפָ֑ז וּבָ֣שְׂמַ֔ת יָלְדָ֖ה NAS: bore Eliphaz to Esau, KJV: to Esau Eliphaz; and Bashemath INT: Adah to Esau Eliphaz and Basemath bore Genesis 36:10 Genesis 36:11 Genesis 36:12 Genesis 36:12 Genesis 36:15 Genesis 36:16 1 Chronicles 1:35 1 Chronicles 1:36 Job 2:11 Job 4:1 Job 15:1 Job 22:1 Job 42:7 Job 42:9 15 Occurrences |
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