Strong's Lexicon Eli: Eli Original Word: Ἠλί Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew אֵלִי (Eli), meaning "my God." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H410: אֵל (El) - God, mighty one - H452: אֵלִי (Eli) - Eli, a priest Usage: In the New Testament, "Eli" is a transliteration of the Hebrew name used in a cry of Jesus on the cross. It is part of the phrase "Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?" which translates to "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" (Matthew 27:46, BSB). This expression is a direct quotation from Psalm 22:1, highlighting Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and His deep anguish during the crucifixion. Cultural and Historical Background: The name "Eli" is rooted in Jewish tradition and is associated with the high priest Eli from the Old Testament, who served during the time of Samuel. In the context of the New Testament, the use of "Eli" by Jesus on the cross reflects His identification with the suffering and abandonment expressed in the Psalms, a common practice in Jewish prayer and worship. This moment underscores the depth of Jesus' human experience and His role as the Messiah who bears the sins of the world. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Eli Definition Eli, an Isr. NASB Translation Eli (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2242: ἩλίἩλί (Rst Ἠλί (on the breathing in manuscripts see Tdf Proleg., p. 107), T Tr WH ἡλει (see WH's Appendix, p. 155, and under the word εἰ, ἰ)), indeclinable, Heli, the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary: Luke 3:23. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Heli. Of Hebrew origin (Eliy); Heli (i.e. Eli), an Israelite -- Heli. see HEBREW Eliy Forms and Transliterations Ηλει Ἡλεί Ἠλὶ ηλιασθέντων eli elì Ēli ĒlìLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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