Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֶגְלַיִם”
Understanding ʼEglayim reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
dual of אֶגֶל.; a double pond Eglaim. - § Eglaim = "double reservoir" - Eglajim, a place in Moab 1) a town in Moab
H97
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֶגְלַיִם
Phoneticeg-lah'-yim
TransliterationʼEglayim
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
dual of אֶגֶל.; a double pond Eglaim. - § Eglaim = "double reservoir" - Eglajim, a place in Moab 1) a town in Moab
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 15:8 | “For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beer–elim.” Word: אֶגְלַיִם (ʼEglayim) |