Strong's Lexicon Eli: Eli Original Word: עֵלִי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָלָה (alah), meaning "to ascend" or "to go up." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Eli in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. Usage: The name "Eli" means "ascended" or "my God" in Hebrew. In the Bible, Eli is a significant figure known as a priest and judge of Israel. He served at the tabernacle in Shiloh and was a mentor to the prophet Samuel. Eli's account is primarily found in the books of 1 Samuel. Cultural and Historical Background: Eli lived during a transitional period in Israel's history, moving from the time of the judges to the establishment of the monarchy. As a high priest, Eli held a position of religious authority and was responsible for the spiritual leadership of the nation. However, his tenure was marked by personal and familial challenges, particularly concerning the behavior of his sons, Hophni and Phinehas, who were corrupt priests. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alah Definition a priest at Shiloh NASB Translation Eli (32), Eli's (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֵלִי proper name, masculine Eli, priest at Shiloh 1 Samuel 1:3 ( + 1 Samuel 1:3 ᵐ5 Th Klo HPS), 1 Samuel 1:9; 1 Samuel 1:12 28t. 1-4 + 1 Samuel 14:3; 1 Kings 2:27; Ηλει. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Eli From alah; lofty; Eli, an Israelite high-priest -- Eli. see HEBREW alah Forms and Transliterations וְעֵלִ֕י וְעֵלִ֖י וְעֵלִ֣י ועלי לְעֵלִֽי׃ לעלי׃ עֵ֠לִי עֵלִ֑י עֵלִ֔י עֵלִ֖י עֵלִ֗י עֵלִ֛י עֵלִ֜י עֵלִ֣י עֵלִ֥י עֵלִֽי׃ עֵלִי֙ עלי עלי׃ ‘ê·lî ‘êlî eLi lə‘êlî lə·‘ê·lî leeLi veeLi wə‘êlî wə·‘ê·lîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 1:3 HEB: שְׁנֵ֣י בְנֵֽי־ עֵלִ֗י חָפְנִי֙ וּפִ֣נְחָ֔ס NAS: sons of Eli, Hophni KJV: sons of Eli, Hophni INT: and the two sons of Eli Hophni and Phinehas 1 Samuel 1:9 1 Samuel 1:12 1 Samuel 1:13 1 Samuel 1:14 1 Samuel 1:17 1 Samuel 1:25 1 Samuel 2:11 1 Samuel 2:12 1 Samuel 2:20 1 Samuel 2:22 1 Samuel 2:27 1 Samuel 3:1 1 Samuel 3:2 1 Samuel 3:5 1 Samuel 3:6 1 Samuel 3:8 1 Samuel 3:8 1 Samuel 3:9 1 Samuel 3:12 1 Samuel 3:14 1 Samuel 3:14 1 Samuel 3:15 1 Samuel 3:16 1 Samuel 4:4 33 Occurrences |