Berean Strong's Lexicon Elmaye: Elmaye Original Word: אֵלְמָיֵי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אֵל (El), meaning "God," and possibly a derivative of a regional or tribal name. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There may not be a direct Greek equivalent for "Elmaye" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies. However, Greek entries related to genealogies or tribal names might provide contextual parallels. Usage: The term "Elmaye" is a proper noun used to denote a specific group or people, possibly a family or clan, mentioned in the context of genealogies or tribal listings. The name itself suggests a connection to God, as indicated by the root "El." Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, names often carried significant meanings, reflecting attributes of God, familial heritage, or geographical origins. The inclusion of "El" in a name typically signifies a relationship or attribute associated with God, which was common in Hebrew naming conventions. The people or group referred to as Elmaye would have been part of the broader Israelite community, contributing to the rich tapestry of tribal and familial identities within the nation of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from a name corresponding to Elam Definition inhab. of Elam NASB Translation Elamites (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֵלְמָיֵא name of a people, plural Elamites (compare Biblical Hebrew עֵילָם); — Ezra 4:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Elamite (Aramaic) patrial from a name corresponding to Eylam contracted; an Elamite or inhabitant of Elam -- Elamite. Forms and Transliterations עֵלְמָיֵֽא׃ עלמיא׃ ‘ê·lə·mā·yê ‘êləmāyê elemaYeLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:9 HEB: (דֶּהָיֵ֖א ק) עֵלְמָיֵֽא׃ NAS: the men of Susa, that is, the Elamites, KJV: the Dehavites, [and] the Elamites, INT: the men forasmuch is the Elamites 1 Occurrence |
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