Berean Strong's Lexicon Ilay: Ilai Original Word: עִילַי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָלָה (alah), meaning "to ascend" or "to go up." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Ilay in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of "exaltation" can be related to Greek words such as ὑψόω (hypsoō), meaning "to lift up" or "to exalt." Usage: The name Ilay, or Ilai, is used in the Hebrew Bible as a proper noun referring to a specific individual. It is often understood to mean "exalted" or "ascended," reflecting a sense of elevation or prominence. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of the character or destiny of the individual. The name Ilay, suggesting elevation or exaltation, might imply a person of high status or one who has achieved a notable position. Names were also sometimes given in hope or prophecy of what the individual might become. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition one of David's heroes NASB Translation Ilai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֵילַי proper name, masculine one of David's heroes 1 Chronicles 11:29, Ηλει, Ηλα (= צַלְמוֺן 2 Samuel 23:28). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ilai From alah; elevated; Ilai, an Israelite -- Ilai. see HEBREW alah Forms and Transliterations עִילַ֖י עילי ‘î·lay ‘îlay iLaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 11:29 HEB: סִבְּכַי֙ הַחֻ֣שָׁתִ֔י עִילַ֖י הָאֲחוֹחִֽי׃ ס NAS: the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, KJV: the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, INT: Sibbecai the Hushathite Ilai the Ahohite |