Greek Word Study

The meaning of ἠλί

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

Definition

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

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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

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
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?

Word: ἠλί (ēlí)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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