Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֶלָּסָר”
Understanding ʼEllâçâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably of foreign derivation Ellasar. - § Ellasar = "God is chastener" - Ellasar, an early country of Asia 1) a town i...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֶלָּסָר
Phoneticel-law-sawr'
TransliterationʼEllâçâr
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably of foreign derivation Ellasar. - § Ellasar = "God is chastener" - Ellasar, an early country of Asia 1) a town in Babylonia, c. 28 miles (50 km) E of Ur
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 14:1 | “And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations;” Word: אֶלָּסָר (ʼEllâçâr) | |
| Genesis 14:9 | “With Chedorlaomer the king of Elam, and with Tidal king of nations, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four kings with five.” Word: אֶלָּסָר (ʼEllâçâr) |