Introduction:
The term "El-" is a significant prefix in biblical nomenclature, often used in the context of names and titles for God, as well as in the names of people and places. In the Hebrew language, "El" (אֵל) is a generic term for "god" or "deity," but within the context of the Bible, it is frequently used to refer to the one true God of Israel. This entry explores the various uses and implications of "El-" in the Bible, highlighting its theological and historical significance.

El as a Name for God:
In the Old Testament, "El" is one of the primary names used for God, emphasizing His might and power. It is often combined with other words to form compound names that reveal different aspects of God's character and attributes. Some of these compound names include:

· El Shaddai (אֵל שַׁדַּי): Translated as "God Almighty," this name underscores God's supreme power and sufficiency. It is first used in Genesis 17:1 when God appears to Abram and establishes His covenant with him: "When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, 'I am God Almighty; walk before Me and be blameless.'"

· El Elyon (אֵל עֶלְיוֹן): Meaning "God Most High," this title highlights God's sovereignty and exalted status above all other gods and powers. It is used in Genesis 14:18-20, where Melchizedek, king of Salem, blesses Abram: "Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram, saying, 'Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.'"

· El Roi (אֵל רֳאִי): Translated as "God Who Sees," this name is found in Genesis 16:13, where Hagar, Sarai's maidservant, encounters the Angel of the LORD in the wilderness: "So Hagar gave this name to the LORD who had spoken to her: 'You are the God who sees me,' for she said, 'I have now seen the One who sees me.'"

El in Personal Names:
The prefix "El-" is also commonly found in theophoric personal names, which are names that incorporate the name of God. These names often reflect the faith and hope of the parents or the character and destiny of the individual. Examples include:

· Elijah (אֵלִיָּהוּ): Meaning "My God is Yahweh," Elijah was a prophet in Israel known for his zealous defense of the worship of Yahweh against the encroaching worship of Baal.

· Elisha (אֱלִישָׁע): Meaning "God is Salvation," Elisha was the successor of Elijah and a prophet who performed many miracles, demonstrating God's power and compassion.

· Elihu (אֱלִיהוּא): Meaning "He is my God," Elihu is a character in the Book of Job who speaks to Job and his friends about God's justice and majesty.

El in Place Names:
The prefix "El-" is also found in the names of various locations in the Bible, often indicating a place associated with divine encounters or significance. Examples include:

· Bethel (בֵּית אֵל): Meaning "House of God," Bethel is a significant location where Jacob had a vision of a ladder reaching to heaven and received God's promise (Genesis 28:19).

· El Paran (אֵל פָּארָן): A location mentioned in Genesis 14:6, associated with the wilderness region where the Horites lived.

Theological Significance:
The use of "El-" in the Bible underscores the monotheistic belief in the one true God who is powerful, sovereign, and intimately involved in the lives of His people. The various names and titles formed with "El-" reveal different facets of God's nature and His relationship with humanity. Through these names, believers gain insight into God's character, His promises, and His actions throughout biblical history.AMARNA, TELL EL-

tel-el-a-mar'-na. See TELL EL-AMARNA.

1640. elasson -- smaller, less
... smaller, less. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: elasson or elatton Phonetic
Spelling: (el-as'-sone) Short Definition: less, smaller, inferior ...
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1648. Eleazar -- Eleazar, an Israelite
... Eleazar, an Israelite. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration:
Eleazar Phonetic Spelling: (el-eh-ad'-zar) Short Definition: Eleazar Definition ...
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2064. erchomai -- to come, go
... Middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the
others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) eleuthomai el-yoo'-thom ...
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2309. thelo -- to will, wish
... to will, wish. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: thelo Phonetic Spelling: (
eth-el'-o,) Short Definition: I will, wish, desire Definition: I will, wish ...
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1664. Elioud -- "God of majesty," Eliud, an Israelite
... "God of majesty," Eliud, an Israelite. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Elioud Phonetic Spelling: (el-ee-ood') Short ... see HEBREW 'el. ...
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3121. Maleleel -- Mahalaleel, an antediluvian
... Mahalaleel, an antediluvian. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration:
Maleleel Phonetic Spelling: (mal-el-eh-ale') Short Definition: Mahalaleel ...
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1860. epaggelia -- a summons, a promise
... a summons, a promise. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: epaggelia
Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ang-el-ee'-ah) Short Definition: a promise Definition: a ...
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312. anaggello -- to bring back word, announce
... to bring back word, announce. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anaggello Phonetic
Spelling: (an-ang-el'-lo) Short Definition: I announce, make known ...
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2493. Ioel -- Joda, an Israelite
... Joel. Of Hebrew origin (Yow'el); Joel, an Israelite -- Joel. see HEBREW Yow'el.
(ioel) -- 1 Occurrence. 2492b, 2493. Ioel. 2493a . Strong's Numbers.
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1828. exelko -- to draw out or away
... to draw out or away. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: exelko Phonetic Spelling:
(ex-el'-ko) Short Definition: I entice Definition: (lit: I draw out of the ...
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416. El Beth-el -- "the God of Bethel," an altar of Jacob
El Beth-el. 415, 416. El Beth-el. 417 . "the God of Bethel," an altar
of Jacob. Transliteration: El Beth-el Phonetic Spelling: (ale ...
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415. El Elohe Yisrael -- "the mighty God of Israel," an altar of ...
El Elohe Yisrael. 414, 415. El Elohe Yisrael. 416 . "the mighty God of
Israel," an altar of Jacob. Transliteration: El Elohe Yisrael ...
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4027. Migdal-el -- "tower of God," a stronghold in Naphtali
Migdal-el. 4026, 4027. Migdal-el. 4028 . "tower of God," a stronghold
in Naphtali. Transliteration: Migdal-el Phonetic Spelling ...
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364. El Paran -- "terebinth of Paran," a city and harbor on the ...
El Paran. 363, 364. El Paran. 365 . "terebinth of Paran," a city and
harbor on the Red Sea. Transliteration: El Paran Phonetic ...
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3317. Yiphtach-el -- "God opens," a valley between Zebulun and ...
Yiphtach-el. 3316, 3317. Yiphtach-el. 3318 . "God opens," a valley between
Zebulun and Asher. Transliteration: Yiphtach-el Phonetic ...
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410. el -- God, in pl. gods
... 409, 410. el. 411 . God, in pl. gods. Transliteration: el Phonetic Spelling:
(ale) Short Definition: God. Word Origin a prim. root Definition God, in pl. ...
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3385. Yruw'el -- perhaps to be stupefied
Yruw'el. 3384, 3385. Yruw'el. 3385a . perhaps to be stupefied. Transliteration:
Yruw'el Phonetic Spelling: (yer-oo-ale') Short Definition: Jeruel. Jeruel ...
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2536. Chammuw'el -- "anger of God," a Simeonite
Chammuw'el. 2535, 2536. Chammuw'el. 2536a . "anger of God," a Simeonite.
Transliteration: Chammuw'el Phonetic Spelling: (kham-moo ...
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1328. Bthuw'el -- perhaps "man of God," a nephew of Abraham
Bthuw'el. 1327, 1328. Bthuw'el. 1328a . perhaps "man of God," a nephew
of Abraham. Transliteration: Bthuw'el Phonetic Spelling ...
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5272. N'iy'el -- youth, early life
N'iy'el. 5271, 5272. N'iy'el. 5272a . youth, early life. Transliteration:
N'iy'el Phonetic Spelling: (neh-ee-ale') Short Definition: Neiel. Neiel ...
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To the Editors of El Espanol
... To the Editors of El Espanol. GENTLEMEN,"My attention has this moment been
directed by a friend to a letter which appeared in your ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/borrow/letters of george borrow/to the editors of el.htm

Beth-El. Beth-Aven.
... A Chorographical Century. Chapters 11-20 Chapter 20 Beth-el. Beth-aven. Josephus
thus describes the land of Benjamin; "The Benjamites ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 20 beth-el beth-aven.htm

From Saul to Solomon.
... (Tell Stories 1, 2 and 3 in Part Third.). =1.= How did S[a:]ul begin his rule as
king of [)I][s+]??ra-el? ... He drove away the enemies of [)I][s+]??ra-el.=. ...
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From Joshua to Samuel.
... 1.= Who became the ruler of the [)I][s+]??ra-el-[=i]tes after M[=o]??[s+]e[s+] died? ...
3.= Where was the camp of the [)I][s+]??ra-el-[=i]tes at that time? ...
/.../hurlbut/hurlbuts bible lessons/part second from joshua to samuel.htm

The Kingdom of Israel.
... 2.= What was the larger part called? =The kingdom of [)I][s+]??ra-el.=. =3.=
How many of the tribes were in the kingdom of [)I][s+]??ra-el? ...
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The Story of Jesus.
... Then, the teacher should tell the story from "Hurlbut's Story of the Bible," explaining
how God sent his Angel G[=a]??br[)i]-el to Z[)a]ch-ar[=i]??as, the old ...
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Chapter xvii
... 1, 2. When Abram was a man of ninety-nine years, Yahweh appeared to Abram and
said: I am El Shadday; walk before me and be thou perfect. ...
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Political Religion
... And he set the one in Beth-el, and the other put he in Dan.30. And this thing became
a sin: for the people went to worship before the one, even unto Dan.31. ...
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The Sins of Society
... AMOS THE SINS OF SOCIETY. 'For thus saith the Lord unto the house of Israel, Seek
ye Me, and ye shall live: 5. But seek not Beth-el, nor enter into Gilgal, and ...
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The Chariot of Fire
... heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.2. And Elijah said
unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Beth-el. ...
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El (8 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia EL ROI. (Genesis 16:13 margin). See GOD, NAMES
OF. EL. See GOD, NAMES OF. EL ELYON. el e-li'-on. See GOD, NAMES OF. EL SHADDAI. ...
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A'dri-el (1 Occurrence)
A'dri-el. A'driel, A'dri-el. Adrift . Multi-Version Concordance
A'dri-el (1 Occurrence). 2 Samuel 21:8 But the king ...
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El-
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia AMARNA, TELL EL-.
tel-el-a-mar'-na. See TELL EL-AMARNA. ...
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Ja-a'si-El (1 Occurrence)
Ja-a'si-El. Jaasiel, Ja-a'si-El. Ja-asi'el . Multi-Version
Concordance Ja-a'si-El (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 27:21 ...
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La'el (1 Occurrence)
La'el. Lael, La'el. Lag . Multi-Version Concordance La'el (1
Occurrence). Numbers 3:24 The prince of the fathers' house ...
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Pu'ti-el (1 Occurrence)
Pu'ti-el. Putiel, Pu'ti-el. Putrefaction . Multi-Version Concordance
Pu'ti-el (1 Occurrence). Exodus 6:25 Eleazar Aaron's ...
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Bethu'el (10 Occurrences)
Bethu'el. Bethuel, Bethu'el. Bethul . Multi-Version Concordance
Bethu'el (10 Occurrences). Genesis 22:22 and Chesed, and ...
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As'i-el (1 Occurrence)
As'i-el. Asiel, As'i-el. Asipha . Multi-Version Concordance
As'i-el (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 4:35 and Joel, and ...
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Je'zi-el (1 Occurrence)
Je'zi-el. Jeziel, Je'zi-el. Jezliah . Multi-Version Concordance
Je'zi-el (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 12:3 The chief ...
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Iphtah-el (2 Occurrences)
Iphtah-el. Iph'tahel, Iphtah-el. Ir . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia
IPHTAH-EL. if'-ta-el (yiphtach-'el; the King James ...
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