Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עֱלִי”
Understanding ʻĕlîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
pestle. - a pestle (as lifted) 1) pestle
H5940
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֱלִי
Phoneticel-ee'
Transliterationʻĕlîy
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
pestle. - a pestle (as lifted) 1) pestle
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 27:22 | “Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.” Word: עֱלִי (ʻĕlîy) |
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