◄ 5933. Alvah or Alyah ►
Strong's Lexicon Alvah or Alyah: Alvah or Alyah Original Word: עַלְוָה Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: `Alvah Pronunciation: al-vaw' Phonetic Spelling: (al-vaw') Definition: Alvah, Aljah Meaning: Alvah, also known as Aljah, is a proper noun referring to a person. The name is associated with loftiness or exaltation. Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be lofty. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name עַלְוָה (Alvah, Aljah), as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. Usage: The name Alvah appears in the genealogical records of the Edomites, specifically as a chief or leader. Context: Alvah is mentioned in the genealogical lists of the Edomites, descendants of Esau, in the Old Testament. In Genesis 36:40, Alvah is listed as one of the chiefs of Edom, indicating a position of leadership or prominence among the Edomite clans. The name is also rendered as Aliah in some translations, reflecting variations in transliteration. The Edomites were a significant group in the biblical narrative, often interacting with the Israelites. The mention of Alvah highlights the structured leadership within the Edomite society, which was organized into clans or tribes, each led by a chief. This structure is indicative of the social and political organization of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from alah Definition an Edomite NASB Translation Aliah (1), Alvah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עַלְוָה proper name, masculine in Edom Genesis 36:40 (P) = 1 Chronicles 1:51 Qr (Kt עליה), ᵐ5 Γωλα; ᵐ5LChronicles Αλουα. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Aliah, Alvah Or Alyah {al-yaw'}; the same as alvah; Alvah or Aljah, an Idumaean -- Aliah, Alvah. see HEBREW alvah Forms and Transliterations עַֽלְוָ֖ה עלוה Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Genesis 36:40 HEB: תִּמְנָ֛ע אַלּ֥וּף עַֽלְוָ֖ה אַלּ֥וּף יְתֵֽת׃ NAS: Timna, chief Alvah, chief Jetheth, KJV: Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth, INT: Timna chief Alvah chief Jetheth 1 Chronicles 1:51 HEB: [עַלְיָה כ] (עַֽלְוָ֖ה ק) אַלּ֥וּף NAS: Timna, chief Aliah, chief Jetheth, KJV: Timnah, duke Aliah, duke Jetheth, INT: Timna chief Aliah chief Jetheth 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 5933 2 Occurrences ‘al·wāh — 2 Occ.