Strong's Lexicon elói: My God Original Word: ἐλωΐ Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic אֱלָהִי (elāhī), meaning "my God." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H410 (אֵל, 'el): God, mighty one - H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ, 'eloah): God, deity - H426 (אֱלָהּ, 'elah): God (Aramaic) Usage: The term "elói" is a direct transliteration of the Aramaic word for "my God." It is famously used in the New Testament during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, expressing a deep sense of personal relationship and appeal to God. This expression is a poignant cry of distress and abandonment, reflecting the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and the depth of Jesus' suffering on the cross. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of first-century Judea, Aramaic was a common language spoken by the Jewish people, alongside Hebrew and Greek. The use of Aramaic in the New Testament, particularly in the words of Jesus, highlights the cultural and linguistic milieu of the time. The phrase "elói" is part of a larger quotation from Psalm 22, a messianic psalm that prophetically describes the suffering of the Messiah. This connection underscores the continuity between the Old and New Testaments and the fulfillment of prophecy in the person of Jesus Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Aramaic origin elah with pronoun suff. Definition my God NASB Translation Eloi (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1682: ελωιελωι (L T ελωι (WH ελωι; see Iota)), Eloi, Syriac form ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Eloi. Of Chaldean origin ('elahh with pronominal suffix) my God -- Eloi. see HEBREW 'elahh Forms and Transliterations ελωι ελωϊ Ἐλωί ηλι eli ēli Eloi Eloí Elōi ElōíLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 15:34 AramGRK: φωνῇ μεγάλῃ Ἐλωί ἐλωί λεμα NAS: voice, ELOI, ELOI, KJV: voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama INT: with a voice loud Eloi Eloi lama Mark 15:34 Aram |
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