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Eli
Eli in the Bible — priest of Israel in Shiloh (1SA 1:3). Eli belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “the offering or lifting up”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Eliproper name
- Hebrew
- עֵלִי
- Transliteration
- eliy
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h is exalted; G-d [El] is exalted
- Greek
- Ηλι
- Reference
- 1SA 1:3
- Strong's
- H5941
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eli in the Bible?
Eli is described in the Bible as priest of Israel in Shiloh (1SA 1:3). Eli belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Eli mean?
The name Eli means “the offering or lifting up” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.