Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֱלִיפַז”
Understanding ʼĔlîyphaz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Eliphaz. - § Eliphaz = "my God is (fine) gold" - Eliphaz, the name of one of Job's friends, and of a son of Esau 1) Esau...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֱלִיפַז
Phoneticel-ee-faz'
TransliterationʼĔlîyphaz
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Eliphaz. - § Eliphaz = "my God is (fine) gold" - Eliphaz, the name of one of Job's friends, and of a son of Esau 1) Esau's son, father of Teman 2) the Temanite friend of Job
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
14 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:12 | “And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau’s son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons of Adah Esau’s wife.” Word: אֱלִיפַז (ʼĔlîyphaz) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:36 | “The sons of Eliphaz; Teman, and Omar, Zephi, and Gatam, Kenaz, and Timna, and Amalek.” Word: אֱלִיפַז (ʼĔlîyphaz) | |
| Job 22:1 | “Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,” Word: אֱלִיפַז (ʼĔlîyphaz) |