879. Beer Elim
Strong's Lexicon
Beer Elim: Well of Elim

Original Word: בְּאֵר אֵלִים
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: B'er 'Eliym
Pronunciation: beh-ayr ay-leem
Phonetic Spelling: (be-ayr' ay-leem')
Definition: Well of Elim
Meaning: Beer-Elim

Word Origin: Derived from בְּאֵר (beer, meaning "well") and אֵילִים (elim, meaning "terebinths" or "mighty ones")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Beer Elim in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, related concepts might include Greek terms for "well" or "tree," such as φρέαρ (phrear, G5421, meaning "well") or δένδρον (dendron, G1186, meaning "tree").

Usage: Beer Elim is a place name in the Hebrew Bible, meaning "Well of the Terebinths" or "Well of the Mighty Ones." It is mentioned in the context of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, wells were vital for survival, especially in arid regions. They were often associated with significant events or divine encounters. The terebinth tree, known for its strength and longevity, was a common symbol of endurance and might. The combination of a well and terebinths in the name Beer Elim suggests a place of sustenance and strength, possibly a significant stop for the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from beer and el
Definition
"well of heroes," a city of Moab
NASB Translation
Beer-elim (1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Beer-elim

From 'er and the plural of 'el; well of heroes; Beer-Elim, a place in the Desert -- Beer-elim.

see HEBREW 'er

see HEBREW 'el

Forms and Transliterations
אֵילִ֖ים אילים ’ê·lîm ’êlîm eiLim
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Englishman's Concordance
Isaiah 15:8
HEB: יִלְלָתָ֔הּ וּבְאֵ֥ר אֵילִ֖ים יִלְלָתָֽהּ׃
NAS: and its wailing even to Beer-elim.
KJV: and the howling thereof unto Beerelim.
INT: Eglaim wail to Beer-elim wail

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 879
1 Occurrence


’ê·lîm — 1 Occ.















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