Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֱלִיעָם”
Understanding ʼĔlîyʻâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Eliam. - § Eliam = "God of the people" or "God is kinsman" - Eliam, an Israelite 1) Bathsheba's father 2) a Gilonite war...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֱלִיעָם
Phoneticel-ee-awm'
TransliterationʼĔlîyʻâm
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Eliam. - § Eliam = "God of the people" or "God is kinsman" - Eliam, an Israelite 1) Bathsheba's father 2) a Gilonite warrior of David
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 11:3 | “And David sent and enquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bath–sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?” Word: אֱלִיעָם (ʼĔlîyʻâm) | |
| 2 Samuel 23:34 | “Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,” Word: אֱלִיעָם (ʼĔlîyʻâm) |