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Elah
Elah in the Bible — chief of Edom (GEN 36:41). Elah belonged to the tribe of Edomite. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “an oak; a curse; perjury”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Edomite
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Elahproper name
- Hebrew
- אֵלָ֖ה
- Transliteration
- elah
- Meaning
- species of a mighty tree
- Greek
- Ηλας
- Reference
- GEN 36:41
- Strong's
- H425
Family & Relationships (1)
descendant
Esau(GEN 36:41)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Elah in the Bible?
Elah is described in the Bible as chief of Edom (GEN 36:41). Elah belonged to the tribe of Edomite.
What does the name Elah mean?
The name Elah means “an oak; a curse; perjury” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.