Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֱלִישָׁע”
Understanding ʼĔlîyshâʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
contracted for אֱלִישׁוּעַ. Elisha. - § Elisha = "God is salvation" - Elisha, the famous prophet 1) the great prophet wh...
H477
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֱלִישָׁע
Phoneticel-ee-shaw'
TransliterationʼĔlîyshâʻ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
contracted for אֱלִישׁוּעַ. Elisha. - § Elisha = "God is salvation" - Elisha, the famous prophet 1) the great prophet who succeeded Elijah
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
52 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 19:17 | “And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay.” Word: אֱלִישָׁע (ʼĔlîyshâʻ) | |
| 2 Kings 5:25 | “But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence comest thou, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither.” Word: אֱלִישָׁע (ʼĔlîyshâʻ) |
Related Words
Cross-referenced Strong's numbers with semantic or etymological connections.