498. Eluzay
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Eluzay: Eluzai

Original Word: אֶלְעוּזַי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: El`uwzay
Pronunciation: eh-loo-ZAI
Phonetic Spelling: (el-oo-zah'ee)
Definition: Eluzai
Meaning: Eluzai

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Eluzai

From 'el and uwz (in the sense of oz); God (is) defensive; Eluzai, an Israelite -- Eluzai.

see HEBREW 'el

see HEBREW uwz

see HEBREW oz

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from el and uz
Definition
"God is my strength," one of David's heroes
NASB Translation
Eluzai (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֶלְעוּזַי proper name, masculine (God is my strength = אֶלְעֻזּי, compare עֻזּיאֵל, Sabean אלעךת (אלעז) DHMZMG 1883, 15) one of the heroes of David 1 Chronicles 12:5.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew roots אֵל (El, meaning "God") and עוּז (uz, meaning "strength" or "might").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Eluzai, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament context. However, the concept of divine strength can be related to Greek terms such as ἰσχύς (ischys, meaning "strength" or "might") and δύναμις (dynamis, meaning "power" or "ability"), which are used in the New Testament to describe God's power and strength.

Usage: Eluzai is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Eluzai is a name found in the Old Testament, specifically mentioned in the context of the military organization of King David's reign. The name Eluzai appears in 1 Chronicles 12:6, where it is listed among the mighty men who joined David at Ziklag. These men were part of the Benjamite warriors who came to support David during his time of conflict with Saul. The passage highlights the loyalty and valor of these warriors, who were skilled in battle and dedicated to David's cause.

1 Chronicles 12:6 (BSB): "Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite."

The mention of Eluzai in this context underscores the importance of divine strength and support in the lives of those who served under David. The name itself, meaning "God is my strength," reflects a theological understanding that attributes success and might to the divine empowerment provided by God.

Forms and Transliterations
אֶלְעוּזַ֤י אלעוזי ’el‘ūzay ’el·‘ū·zay eluZai
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 12:6
HEB: אֶלְעוּזַ֤י וִירִימוֹת֙ וּבְעַלְיָ֣ה
INT: Eluzai Jermoth Bealiah

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 498
1 Occurrence


’el·‘ū·zay — 1 Occ.















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