Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֵלָא”
Understanding ʼÊlâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a variation of אֵלָה; oak Elah. - § Elah = "oak" - Ela, an Israelite 1) father of one of Solomon's deputies
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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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 4:18 | “Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:” Word: אֵלָא (ʼÊlâʼ) |