Strong's Lexicon elah: Oak, Terebinth Original Word: אִלָה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be strong or mighty. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "elah," the concept of strong trees can be related to Greek words like "δένδρον" (dendron), meaning tree, or "δρῦς" (drys), specifically referring to an oak. Usage: The Hebrew word "elah" refers to a type of large, strong tree, specifically an oak or terebinth. These trees are often mentioned in the Bible as significant landmarks or as symbols of strength and endurance. The terebinth, in particular, is known for its deep roots and ability to thrive in arid conditions, making it a fitting metaphor for resilience and stability. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, trees like the oak and terebinth were significant both ecologically and culturally. They provided shade, wood, and sometimes even food. Spiritually, these trees were often associated with sacred spaces and were sometimes sites of worship or significant events. The terebinth, in particular, was known for its longevity and strength, qualities that were admired and often used symbolically in biblical texts. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of ayil Definition a terebinth NASB Translation Elah (3), oak (11), terebinth (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. אֵלָה noun feminine terebinth (= אֵילָה (?) see IV. איל > StaGeschichte 455 who derives from אֵל = divine; but compare ib. on lack of clear distinction between אֵלָה, אֵלוֺן & אַלּוֺן) — Genesis 35:4 15t. + אֵילָה Genesis 49:21 (for ᵑ0 אַיָּלָה see below) — terebinth = Pistacia terebinthus, Linn., a deciduous tree with pinnate leaves & red berries; occasional in Palestine; grows to great age; always of single tree; near Shechem Genesis 35:4 (E) compare אַלָּה Joshua 24:26 (E, read אֵלָה?), Ophrah Judges 6:11,19; in Jabesh 1 Chronicles 10:12; tree in which Absalom was caught 2 Samuel 18:9 (twice in verse); 2 Samuel 18:10,14; see also 1 Kings 13:14; expressly of idol-shrine Hosea 4:13 ("" אַלּוֺן, לִבְנֶה) Ezekiel 6:13; as fading, withering, simile of Judah Isaiah 1:30; as hewn down, simile id. Isaiah 6:13 ("" אַלּוֺן); figurative of Naphtali אֵילָה שְׁלֻחָה Genesis 49:21 (ᵐ5 Ew Ol Di > ᵑ0 אַיָּלָה hind q. v.) a slender terebinth, see Di & compare II. אֵלָה; in topographic designation ׳עֵמֶק הָא 1 Samuel 17:2,19; 1 Samuel 21:10 (see עֵמֶק). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance elm, oak, teil-tree Feminine of 'ayil; an oak or other strong tree -- elm, oak, teil-tree. see HEBREW 'ayil Forms and Transliterations אֵלָ֣ה אלה בָּאֵלָֽה׃ בָאֵלָ֗ה באלה באלה׃ הָֽאֵלָה֙ הָאֵלָ֑ה הָאֵלָ֖ה הָאֵלָ֨ה הָאֵלָֽה׃ הָאֵלָה֙ האלה האלה׃ וְאֵלָ֖ה ואלה כְּאֵלָ֖ה כָּאֵלָ֣ה כאלה ’ê·lāh ’êlāh bā’êlāh ḇā’êlāh bā·’ê·lāh ḇā·’ê·lāh baeLah eLah hā’êlāh hā·’ê·lāh haeLah kā’êlāh kā·’ê·lāh kaeLah kə’êlāh kə·’ê·lāh keeLah vaeLah veeLah wə’êlāh wə·’ê·lāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 35:4 HEB: יַעֲקֹ֔ב תַּ֥חַת הָאֵלָ֖ה אֲשֶׁ֥ר עִם־ NAS: hid them under the oak which was near KJV: hid them under the oak which [was] by Shechem. INT: and Jacob under the oak which was near Judges 6:11 Judges 6:19 2 Samuel 18:9 2 Samuel 18:9 2 Samuel 18:10 2 Samuel 18:14 1 Kings 13:14 1 Chronicles 10:12 Isaiah 1:30 Isaiah 6:13 Ezekiel 6:13 Hosea 4:13 13 Occurrences |
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