◄ 434. elul ►
Strong's Lexicon
elul: Elul

Original Word: אֱלוּל
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: eluwl
Pronunciation: eh-LOOL
Phonetic Spelling: (el-ool')
Definition: Elul
Meaning: good for, nothing

Word Origin: Derived from the Akkadian word "elūlu," meaning "harvest" or "gathering."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the month of Elul, as the Greek calendar system differs from the Hebrew one. However, the concept of preparation and repentance can be linked to Greek terms related to repentance, such as "μετάνοια" (metanoia, Strong's G3341).

Usage: Elul is the name of the sixth month in the Hebrew civil calendar and the twelfth month in the ecclesiastical calendar. It typically falls in August-September in the Gregorian calendar. In the Bible, Elul is mentioned as a time of preparation and reflection, particularly in anticipation of the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Cultural and Historical Background: Elul is traditionally a month of repentance, introspection, and spiritual preparation for the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) and the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). It is a time when Jews engage in self-examination and seek forgiveness from God and others. The shofar (ram's horn) is blown daily during this month to awaken the spirit and encourage repentance. Historically, Elul is also associated with the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
see elil.

Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. אֱלוּל Jeremiah 14:14 Kt, id quod אֱלִיל, q. v. below



Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
thing of nothing

For 'eliyl; good for nothing -- thing of nought.

see HEBREW 'eliyl

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