BDB6010
עֵילַי proper name, masculine one of David's heroes 1Chr 11:29, Ηλει, Ηλα (= צַלְמוֺן 2Sam 23:28).
Strong's Lexicon
H5866
H5866 — עִילַי
Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | H5866 |
|---|---|
| Word: | עִילַי |
| Part of Speech: | name |
| Etymology: | from H5927 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | Iylay |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | `Iylay (ee-lah'-ee) n/p. |
| Meaning: | 1. elevated 2. Ilai, an Israelite |
| KJV Renderings: | Ilai. |
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