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
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?