Lexicon eli: Eli Original Word: עֱלִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pestle From alah; a pestle (as lifted) -- pestle. see HEBREW alah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alah Definition a pestle NASB Translation pestle (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֱלִי noun [masculine] pestle (as rising before the blow); — Proverbs 27:22. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to ascend.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2241 (ἔλαφος, elaphos): While not directly related in meaning, this Greek entry is numerically close in the Strong's Concordance. It refers to a deer or stag, highlighting the diversity of the lexicon and the distinct nature of Hebrew and Greek terms within the biblical texts. Usage: The term עֱלִי is used in the context of describing a pestle, a tool commonly used in ancient times for grinding grains, spices, or other materials. Context: The Hebrew word עֱלִי (Eli) appears in the context of traditional food preparation methods in ancient Israelite culture. The pestle, along with the mortar, was an essential tool in daily life, used for grinding grains into flour or crushing spices and herbs for cooking and medicinal purposes. The process of using a pestle involved a repetitive, manual action that required skill and strength, reflecting the labor-intensive nature of food preparation in biblical times. The use of a pestle is indicative of the agrarian lifestyle of the Israelites, where self-sufficiency in food production was crucial. The term עֱלִי is not frequently mentioned in the biblical text, but its presence underscores the importance of such tools in the daily life and sustenance of the people. Forms and Transliterations בַּֽעֱלִ֑י בעלי ba‘ĕlî ba·‘ĕ·lî baeLiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 27:22 HEB: בְּת֣וֹךְ הָ֭רִיפוֹת בַּֽעֱלִ֑י לֹא־ תָס֥וּר NAS: in a mortar with a pestle along KJV: wheat with a pestle, [yet] will not his foolishness INT: along crushed A pestle will not depart 1 Occurrence |
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