Lexicon Eliqa: Eliqa Original Word: אֱלִיקא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Elika From 'el and qow'; God of rejection; Elika, an Israelite -- Elika. see HEBREW 'el see HEBREW qow' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom el and qi Definition "God of rejection," one of David's heroes NASB Translation Elika (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֱלִיקָא proper name, masculine (? not in ᵐ5, 1 Chronicles 11:27 Dr) one of David's heroes 2 Samuel 23:25. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אֵל (El), meaning "God," and a possible derivative of קָהָל (qahal), meaning "assembly" or "congregation."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Elika, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. Usage: Elika is used as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: Elika is mentioned in the context of King David's mighty warriors. He is listed among the elite group known as "David's Mighty Men," who were renowned for their bravery and skill in battle. Elika is specifically mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:25, where he is identified as one of the valiant men who served under King David. The passage highlights the loyalty and valor of these warriors, who played a crucial role in establishing and defending David's kingdom. The name Elika, with its meaning "God is rejection," may reflect a personal or familial history, possibly indicating a divine intervention or a significant event in his life or ancestry. Forms and Transliterations אֱלִיקָ֖א אליקא ’ĕ·lî·qā ’ĕlîqā eliKaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 23:25 HEB: שַׁמָּה֙ הַֽחֲרֹדִ֔י אֱלִיקָ֖א הַחֲרֹדִֽי׃ ס NAS: the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, KJV: the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, INT: Shammah the Harodite Elika the Harodite 1 Occurrence |