Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֵלֶם”
Understanding ʼêlem reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
congregation. Compare יוֹנַת אֵלֶם רְחֹקִים. - silence (i.e. mute justice) 1) in silence, silent
H482
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֵלֶם
Phoneticay'-lem
Transliterationʼêlem
Grammar Code
H:A-M
Hebrew, Adjective, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
congregation. Compare יוֹנַת אֵלֶם רְחֹקִים. - silence (i.e. mute justice) 1) in silence, silent
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 58:1 | “Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?” Word: אֵלֶם (ʼêlem) |