Word Study
The meaning of “עֶלְיוֹן”
Understanding ʻelyôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H5945
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֶלְיוֹן
Phoneticel-yone'
Transliterationʻelyôwn
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(Most, on) high(-er, -est), upper(-most). - an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.) - as title, the Supreme adj 1) high, upper 1a) of Davidic king exalted above monarchs n m 2) Highest, Most High 2a) name of God 2b) of rulers, either monarchs or angel-princes
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
53 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
53x
Most Frequent Book
Psalms
Book Distribution
Genesis5
Numbers1
Deuteronomy3
Joshua1
2 Samuel1
1 Kings1
2 Kings2
1 Chronicles1
2 Chronicles5
Nehemiah1
Psalms22
Isaiah3
Jeremiah2
Lamentations2
Ezekiel3
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עֶלְיוֹן' deepen your understanding of Genesis 14:20?