The meaning of “עֵלִי”
Understanding ʻÊlîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Eli. - § Eli = "ascension" - Eli, an Israelite highpriest 1) descendant of Aaron through Ithamar and high priest and jud...
עֵלִי
Eli. - § Eli = "ascension" - Eli, an Israelite highpriest 1) descendant of Aaron through Ithamar and high priest and judge of Israel when Samuel entered service as a child
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 3:5 | “And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down.” Word: עֵלִי (ʻÊlîy) | |
| 1 Kings 2:27 | “So Solomon thrust out Abiathar from being priest unto the Lord; that he might fulfil the word of the Lord, which he spake concerning the house of Eli in Shiloh.” Word: עֵלִי (ʻÊlîy) |
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