BDB443
אֱלִימֶ֫לֶךְ (& מֶֿ֑לֶח Ruth 2:1) proper name, masculine (God is king, compare מַלְכִּיאֵל) husband of Naomi Ruth 1:2; Ruth 1:3; Ruth 2:3; Ruth 4:3; Ruth 4:9.
Strong's Lexicon
H458
H458 — אֱלִימֶלֶך
Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | H458 |
|---|---|
| Word: | אֱלִימֶלֶך |
| Part of Speech: | name |
| Etymology: | from H410 and H4428 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Occurrences: | 6 |
| Transliteration: | Eliymelek |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | el-ee-meh'-lek |
| Meaning: | 1. God of (the) king 2. Elimelek, an Israelite |
| KJV Renderings: | Elimelech. |
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