The meaning of “אֱלִיל”
Understanding ʼĕlîyl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently from אַל idol, no value, thing of nought. - good for nothing, by anal. vain or vanity - specifically an idol ...
אֱלִיל
apparently from אַל idol, no value, thing of nought. - good for nothing, by anal. vain or vanity - specifically an idol 1) of nought, good for nothing, worthless 1a) of physicians, a shepherd, a divination 1b) of false gods
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 26:1 | “Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the Lord your God.” Word: אֱלִיל (ʼĕlîyl) | |
| 1 Chronicles 16:26 | “For all the gods of the people are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.” Word: אֱלִיל (ʼĕlîyl) | |
| Job 13:4 | “But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value.” Word: אֱלִיל (ʼĕlîyl) | |
| Psalms 97:7 | “Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.” Word: אֱלִיל (ʼĕlîyl) | |
| Isaiah 10:11 | “Shall I not, as I have done unto Samaria and her idols, so do to Jerusalem and her idols?” Word: אֱלִיל (ʼĕlîyl) |
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