Strong's Lexicon

H511

H511 — אֶלקָנָה

Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

HebrewElqanahnameOccurrences: 21

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:	H511
Word:	אֶלקָנָה
Part of Speech:	name
Etymology:	from H410 and H7069
Language:	Hebrew
Occurrences:	21
Transliteration:	Elqanah
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:	el-kaw-naw'
Meaning:	1. God has obtained 2. Elkanah, the name of several Israelites
KJV Renderings:	Elkanah.

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BDB470

אֶלְקָנָה proper name, masculine (God has created, or taken possession )

a. father of Samuel 1 Sam 1-2 (8 t.) 1Chr 6:12; 1Chr 6:19.

b. son of Korah Exod 6:24.

c. a ruler in Jerusalem in the time of Ahaz 2Chr 28:7.

d. one of David's warriors 1Chr 12:6.

e. several Levites (α) 1Chr 6:8; 1Chr 6:10; 1Chr 6:21. (β) v.1Chr 6:11 v.1Chr 6:20. (γ) 1Chr 9:16 (δ ) 1Chr 15:23 .