Strong's Lexicon Eluzay: Eluzai Original Word: אֶלְעוּזַי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אֵל (El, meaning "God") and עוּז (uz, meaning "strength" or "might"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Eluzai in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the concept of God's strength is echoed in Greek terms like δυνατός (dunatos, Strong's Greek 1415), meaning "mighty" or "powerful." Usage: The name Eluzai can be understood to mean "God is my strength" or "God of strength." It is a personal name used in the Old Testament, reflecting a common practice of embedding theological significance within names. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often carried significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of the parents' faith or circumstances surrounding the child's birth. The use of "El" in names was a way to honor God and acknowledge His attributes. The name Eluzai reflects a recognition of God's strength and might, which was a central theme in the lives of the Israelites, who often faced challenges that required divine intervention. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom el and uz Definition "God is my strength," one of David's heroes NASB Translation Eluzai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֶלְעוּזַי proper name, masculine (God is my strength = אֶלְעֻזּי, compare עֻזּיאֵל, Sabean אלעךת (אלעז) DHMZMG 1883, 15) one of the heroes of David 1 Chronicles 12:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Eluzai From 'el and uwz (in the sense of oz); God (is) defensive; Eluzai, an Israelite -- Eluzai. see HEBREW 'el see HEBREW uwz see HEBREW oz Forms and Transliterations אֶלְעוּזַ֤י אלעוזי ’el‘ūzay ’el·‘ū·zay eluZaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 12:6 HEB: אֶלְעוּזַ֤י וִירִימוֹת֙ וּבְעַלְיָ֣ה INT: Eluzai Jermoth Bealiah 1 Occurrence |
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