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Elon
Elon in the Bible — the Hittite, father of Basemath, Esau's wife (GEN 26:34). Elon belonged to the tribe of Hittite. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “oak; grove; strong”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Hittite
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Elonproper name
- Hebrew
- אֵילֹן
- Transliteration
- eylon
- Meaning
- species of a mighty tree
- Greek
- Αιλων
- Reference
- GEN 26:34
- Strong's
- H356
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Elon in the Bible?
Elon is described in the Bible as the Hittite, father of Basemath, Esau's wife (GEN 26:34). Elon belonged to the tribe of Hittite.
What does the name Elon mean?
The name Elon means “oak; grove; strong” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.