Strong's Lexicon alaph: To learn, to teach, to be accustomed Original Word: אֲלַף Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "alaph," the concept of learning and teaching is mirrored in Greek words such as "μανθάνω" (manthano - Strong's Greek 3129), meaning to learn, and "διδάσκω" (didasko - Strong's Greek 1321), meaning to teach. Usage: The Hebrew verb "alaph" primarily means to learn or to teach. It conveys the idea of becoming familiar with something through instruction or experience. In some contexts, it can also imply being accustomed to or trained in a particular practice or behavior. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, learning and teaching were integral to the transmission of religious, cultural, and practical knowledge. The process of learning was not merely academic but involved a holistic approach that included moral and spiritual instruction. The Hebrew language itself, with its rich use of roots and derivatives, reflects a culture deeply invested in the nuances of communication and understanding. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to eleph Definition a thousand NASB Translation thousand (2), thousands (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thousand (Aramaic) or meleph (Aramaic) {eh'-lef}; corresponding to 'eleph -- thousand. see HEBREW 'eleph Forms and Transliterations אֲלַ֑ף אֶ֤לֶף אַלְפִין֙ אַלְפָּ֖א אלף אלפא אלפין ’ă·lap̄ ’al·pā ’al·p̄în ’ălap̄ ’alpā ’alp̄în ’e·lep̄ ’elep̄ aLaf alFin alPa ElefLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 5:1 HEB: רַ֔ב לְרַבְרְבָנ֖וֹהִי אֲלַ֑ף וְלָקֳבֵ֥ל אַלְפָּ֖א NAS: feast for a thousand of his nobles, KJV: feast to a thousand of his lords, INT: A great of his nobles A thousand the presence of the thousand Daniel 5:1 Daniel 7:10 Daniel 7:10 4 Occurrences |
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