Lexicon Adlay: Adlai Original Word: עַדְלַי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Adlai Probably from an unused root of uncertain meaning; Adlai, an Israelite -- Adlai. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition the father of Shaphat NASB Translation Adlai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עַדְלָ֑י proper name, masculine 1 Chronicles 27:29, ᵐ5. Αδαι, ᵐ5L Αδλι. II. עדל (√ of foll.; compare Arabic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָדַל (adal), which is not used in the biblical text but is thought to mean "to be just" or "to be fair."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for Adlai, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun with no equivalent in the Greek New Testament. However, the concept of divine justice is echoed in various Greek terms related to righteousness and justice, such as δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosyne, Strong's Greek 1343), meaning "righteousness" or "justice." Usage: The name Adlai appears once in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the context of genealogical records. Context: Adlai is mentioned in the Old Testament in 1 Chronicles 27:29. He is identified as the father of Shaphat, who was one of King David's overseers responsible for the herds that grazed in the valleys. This brief mention places Adlai within the administrative structure of King David's reign, highlighting the importance of livestock management in the economic and social systems of ancient Israel. The name Adlai, meaning "justice of God," reflects a common practice in Hebrew culture of naming individuals with theophoric elements, which are components of a name that refer to God, indicating a cultural emphasis on divine justice and righteousness. Forms and Transliterations עַדְלָֽי׃ עדלי׃ ‘aḏ·lāy ‘aḏlāy adLaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 27:29 HEB: שָׁפָ֖ט בֶּן־ עַדְלָֽי׃ ס NAS: the son of Adlai had charge KJV: [was] Shaphat the son of Adlai: INT: and Shaphat the son of Adlai 1 Occurrence |
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turn aside, whence עֲדֻלָּם = retreat, refuge, so Lag BN 54, compare DrSm. p. 293 BhulGeogr. 97). 
