Strong's Lexicon elem: Youth, young man Original Word: עֶלֶם Word Origin: Derived from the root עָלַם (alam), meaning "to conceal" or "to hide." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3501 (νέος, neos) – meaning "young" or "new," often used in the New Testament to describe youth or newness in various contexts. 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 physical and developmental growth, typically not yet fully mature but possessing the energy and promise of youth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, youth was a significant phase of life, marked by preparation for adult responsibilities and roles within the community. Young men were often trained in various skills, including agriculture, warfare, and religious duties. The concept of youth was associated with both physical strength and the potential for future leadership. The term "elem" captures this transitional period, emphasizing the hidden potential and the promise of what is yet to be revealed as the youth matures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a young man NASB Translation youth (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֶ֫לֶם noun masculine young man; — ׳ע absolute 1 Samuel 20:22, הָעָ֑לֶם 1 Samuel 17:56; ׳ע; probably also 1 Samuel 17:42; 1 Samuel 16:12 (for ᵑ0 עִם) Gr KrenkelZAW ii (1882), 309 Bu HPS. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance young man, stripling From alam; properly, something kept out of sight (compare almah), i.e. A lad -- young man, stripling. see HEBREW alam see HEBREW almah Forms and Transliterations הָעָֽלֶם׃ העלם׃ לָעֶ֔לֶם לעלם hā‘ālem hā·‘ā·lem haAlem lā‘elem lā·‘e·lem laElemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 17:56 HEB: מִי־ זֶ֖ה הָעָֽלֶם׃ ס NAS: whose son the youth is. KJV: thou whose son the stripling [is]. INT: whose he the youth 1 Samuel 20:22 2 Occurrences |
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