Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֱלִימֶלֶךְ”
Understanding ʼĔlîymelek reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Elimelech. - § Elimelech = "my God is king" - Elimelek, an Israelite 1) Naomi's husband
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֱלִימֶלֶךְ
Phoneticel-ee-meh'-lek
TransliterationʼĔlîymelek
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Elimelech. - § Elimelech = "my God is king" - Elimelek, an Israelite 1) Naomi's husband
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ruth 2:3 | “And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech.” Word: אֱלִימֶלֶךְ (ʼĔlîymelek) |