◄ 691. erel ►
Strong's Lexicon erel: Hero, valiant one Original Word: אֶרְאֵל Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: er'el Pronunciation: ay-REL Phonetic Spelling: (er-ale') Definition: Hero, valiant one Meaning: a hero Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be valiant or heroic. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "erel," the concept of a hero or valiant one can be related to Greek terms such as "ἀνδρεῖος" (andreios - manly, brave) or "ἥρως" (hērōs - hero). Usage: The term "erel" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a figure of strength and valor, often associated with warriors or mighty men. It conveys the idea of heroism and bravery, typically in the context of battle or spiritual strength. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, valor and heroism were highly esteemed traits, especially in the context of defending the nation and upholding God's covenant. Warriors were often celebrated for their courage and strength, and these qualities were seen as gifts from God. The concept of a "hero" in the biblical sense often included not just physical prowess but also moral and spiritual fortitude. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition perhaps a hero NASB Translation brave men (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֶרְאֵל] noun [masculine] (form & meaning dubious see below) — only in אֶרְאֶלָּם Isaiah 33:7; Ges אַרְאֵלִם heroes; compare Thes Kn Che; Hi אֲרִאֵלָם; compare De, who derives from אֲרִיאֵל, literally = lion of God, collective with suffix, & translated their heroes; name, of a people from אֲרִיאֵל = Zion NbrAth. 1886, p. 400 compare Sayib. 466; Ew אַרְאָל = אַרְעָל trembling, compare Di. Brd proposes הילילו 'cry pitifully.' ᵑ6 ᵑ9 and others read some form of ראה, ᵐ5 ירא. Wholly uncertain. II. ארה (burn, compare Arabic , whence hearth; Ew§ 163 g and others see below) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance valiant one Probably for 'ariy'el; a hero (collectively) -- valiant one. see HEBREW 'ariy'el Forms and Transliterations אֶרְאֶלָּ֔ם אראלם ’er’ellām ’er·’el·lām erelLam Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Isaiah 33:7 HEB: הֵ֚ן אֶרְאֶלָּ֔ם צָעֲק֖וּ חֻ֑צָה NAS: Behold, their brave men cry KJV: Behold, their valiant ones shall cry INT: Behold their brave cry the streets 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 691 1 Occurrence ’er·’el·lām — 1 Occ.