482. elem
Strong's Lexicon
elem: Youth, young man

Original Word: אֵלֶם
Part of Speech: Adjective Masculine
Transliteration: elem
Pronunciation: eh'-lem
Phonetic Spelling: (ay'-lem)
Definition: Youth, young man
Meaning: silence

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָלַם (alam), which means "to be hidden" or "to conceal."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3501 (νέος, neos) – meaning "young" or "new," often used in the New Testament to describe youth or newness in age or experience.

Usage: The Hebrew word "elem" refers to a young man or youth, often highlighting the vigor, strength, and potential associated with this stage of life. It is used to describe individuals who are in the prime of their youth, typically unmarried and full of energy.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, youth was a significant phase of life, marked by preparation for adult responsibilities, including marriage, work, and religious duties. Young men were often trained in the ways of their fathers, learning trades, and understanding the laws and customs of their people. The concept of youth was associated with both physical strength and the potential for future leadership and contribution to the community.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as alam
Definition
silence.

Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֵ֫לֶם noun [masculine] silence, Psalm 56:1 (title) see Ol De, in name of melody עַליֿוֺנַת אֵלֶם רְחֹקִים; also Psalm 58:2 (= adverb in silence ?) but read אֵלִ(י)ם Ol De Che, etc.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
congregation

From 'alam; silence (i.e. Mute justice) -- congregation. Compare yownath 'elem rchoqiym.

see HEBREW 'alam

see HEBREW yownath 'elem rchoqiym

Forms and Transliterations
אֵ֣לֶם אלם ’ê·lem ’êlem Elem
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Englishman's Concordance
Psalm 56:1
HEB: עַל־ י֬וֹנַת אֵ֣לֶם רְ֭חֹקִים לְדָוִ֣ד
INT: and dove congregation far abroad of David

Psalm 58:1
HEB: מִכְתָּֽם׃ הַֽאֻמְנָ֗ם אֵ֣לֶם צֶ֭דֶק תְּדַבֵּר֑וּן
KJV: righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge
INT: Michtam indeed congregation righteousness speak

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 482
2 Occurrences


’ê·lem — 2 Occ.















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