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The meaning of עֱלִי

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

Definition

pestle. - a pestle (as lifted) 1) pestle

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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
ReferenceText
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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