The meaning of “אַלּוּף”
Understanding ʼallûwph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (shortened) אַלֻּף ʼalluph (al-loof'); from אָלַף captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. - familiar - a ...
אַלּוּף
or (shortened) אַלֻּף ʼalluph (al-loof'); from אָלַף captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. - familiar - a friend, also gentle - hence, a bullock (as being tame - applied, although masculine, to a cow) - and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle) 1) tame, docile 2) friend, intimate 3) chief
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:29 | “These are the dukes that came of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah,” Word: אַלּוּף (ʼallûwph) | |
| Exodus 15:15 | “Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.” Word: אַלּוּף (ʼallûwph) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:53 | “Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,” Word: אַלּוּף (ʼallûwph) | |
| Psalms 144:14 | “That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.” Word: אַלּוּף (ʼallûwph) | |
| Proverbs 16:28 | “A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.” Word: אַלּוּף (ʼallûwph) |
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