Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֶלְקֹשִׁי”
Understanding ʼElqôshîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
patrial from a name of uncertain derivation Elkoshite. - § Elkoshite = "God the ensnarer" - an Elkoshite or native of El...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֶלְקֹשִׁי
Phoneticel-ko-shee'
TransliterationʼElqôshîy
Grammar Code
N:N--LG
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
patrial from a name of uncertain derivation Elkoshite. - § Elkoshite = "God the ensnarer" - an Elkoshite or native of Elkosh 1) a native and/or descendant of Elkosh (location unknown)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Nahum 1:1 | “The burden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.” Word: אֶלְקֹשִׁי (ʼElqôshîy) |