Word Study

The meaning of עַדְלַי

Understanding ʻAdlay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H5724
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

עַדְלַי

Phoneticad-lah'-ee
TransliterationʻAdlay
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from an unused root of uncertain meaning Adlai. - § Adlai = "justice of Jehovah" - Adlai, an Israelite 1) ancestor of Shaphat, the overseer of David's herds

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 27:29

And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai:

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עַדְלַי' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 27:29?