The meaning of “אֱלִיצוּר”
Understanding ʼĔlîytsûwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Elizur. - § Elizur = "my God is a rock" or "Rock is God" - Elitsur, an Israelite 1) a chief of Reuben in the wilderness
אֱלִיצוּר
Elizur. - § Elizur = "my God is a rock" or "Rock is God" - Elitsur, an Israelite 1) a chief of Reuben in the wilderness
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 1:5 | “And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: of the tribe of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.” Word: אֱלִיצוּר (ʼĔlîytsûwr) | |
| Numbers 2:10 | “On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.” Word: אֱלִיצוּר (ʼĔlîytsûwr) | |
| Numbers 7:30 | “On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben, did offer:” Word: אֱלִיצוּר (ʼĔlîytsûwr) | |
| Numbers 7:35 | “And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur.” Word: אֱלִיצוּר (ʼĔlîytsûwr) | |
| Numbers 10:18 | “And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.” Word: אֱלִיצוּר (ʼĔlîytsûwr) |