Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עֶלֶם”
Understanding ʻelem reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
young man, stripling. - properly, something kept out of sight, i.e. a lad 1) young man
H5958
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֶלֶם
Phoneticeh'-lem
Transliterationʻelem
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
young man, stripling. - properly, something kept out of sight, i.e. a lad 1) young man
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 17:56 | “And the king said, Enquire thou whose son the stripling is.” Word: עֶלֶם (ʻelem) | |
| 1 Samuel 20:22 | “But if I say thus unto the young man, Behold, the arrows are beyond thee; go thy way: for the Lord hath sent thee away.” Word: עֶלֶם (ʻelem) |
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