Word Study

The meaning of אֵלָא

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

H414
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

אֵלָא

Phoneticay-law'
TransliterationʼÊlâʼ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a variation of אֵלָה; oak Elah. - § Elah = "oak" - Ela, an Israelite 1) father of one of Solomon's deputies

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Kings 4:18

Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
1 Kings
Book Distribution
1 Kings1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'אֵלָא' deepen your understanding of 1 Kings 4:18?