The meaning of “ἠλί”

Understanding ēlí reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἠλί

Phoneticay-lee'

Transliterationēlí

Grammar Code

G:N-M

Greek Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Hebrew origin (אֵל with pronominal suffix) Eli. - my God

Scripture References

1 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 27:46	“And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Matthew

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