5962. Elmaye

Lexicon

Elmaye: Elmaye

Original Word: עַלְמִי
Part of Speech: Noun
Transliteration: `Almiy
Pronunciation: el-mah-yay
Phonetic Spelling: (al-mee')
Definition: Elmaye
Meaning: an Elamite

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Elamite

(Aramaic) patrial from a name corresponding to Eylam contracted; an Elamite or inhabitant of Elam -- Elamite.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
(Aramaic) from a name corresponding to Elam
Definition
inhab. of Elam
NASB Translation
Elamites (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עֵלְמָיֵא name of a people, plural Elamites (compare Biblical Hebrew עֵילָם); — Ezra 4:9.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָלַם (alam), which is associated with being hidden or concealed.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun עַלְמִי (Almi) in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as it is a specific name referring to an individual of Elamite origin. However, references to Elamites in the New Testament, such as in Acts 2:9, use the Greek term Ἐλαμίτης (Elamites), which corresponds to the Hebrew עֵילָם (Elam).

Usage: The term is used in the context of genealogical records or lists, specifically identifying a person from the region of Elam.

Context: • The name עַלְמִי (Almi) appears in the context of ancient genealogical records, signifying an individual of Elamite descent. Elam was an ancient civilization located in what is now southwestern Iran, and it played a significant role in the history of the Near East. The Elamites are frequently mentioned in the Old Testament, often in relation to their interactions with the Israelites and other neighboring peoples.
• The mention of Almi as an Elamite highlights the diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds present in the biblical narrative. The Elamites, known for their distinct language and culture, were often seen as both allies and adversaries of the Israelites throughout history.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to provide historical and genealogical context, emphasizing the interconnectedness of various peoples in the biblical world. The inclusion of Elamites in biblical records underscores the expansive reach of the biblical narrative, which encompasses a wide array of nations and ethnic groups.

Forms and Transliterations

עֵלְמָיֵֽא׃ עלמיא׃ ‘ê·lə·mā·yê ‘êləmāyê elemaYe

Englishman's Concordance

Ezra 4:9
HEB: (דֶּהָיֵ֖א ק) עֵלְמָיֵֽא׃
NAS: the men of Susa, that is, the Elamites,
KJV: the Dehavites, [and] the Elamites,
INT: the men forasmuch is the Elamites

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5962
1 Occurrence

‘ê·lə·mā·yê — 1 Occ.