Strong's Lexicon Eylam: Elam Original Word: עֵילָם Word Origin: Derived from the root word עוּל (ul), meaning "to be strong" or "to be in front." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Elam in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is primarily a Hebrew term referring to a specific region and people. Usage: Elam refers to a region and its people located east of Mesopotamia, often associated with the descendants of Shem, one of Noah's sons. In the Bible, Elam is frequently mentioned as a significant nation, known for its warriors and archers. Cultural and Historical Background: Elam was an ancient civilization situated in what is now southwestern Iran. It was a powerful kingdom during the early biblical period, known for its advanced culture and military prowess. The Elamites played a significant role in the geopolitics of the ancient Near East, often interacting with the Assyrians, Babylonians, and Persians. The capital of Elam was Susa, which later became a prominent city in the Persian Empire. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. עֵילָם proper name, of a people et. terr. Elam, Αιλαμ, Ἐλαμεῖραι, well-known country and people northeast of Lower Tigris (Assyrian Elamtu DlPa 320 ff. COTGenesis 10:22); — as early invaders of Palestine Genesis 14:1,9, allies of Assyr. Isaiah 22:6; foe of Babylon Isaiah 21:2; abode of dispersed Israelites Isaiah 11:11; prophesied against Jeremiah 49:34,35,36 (twice in verse) (Qr, Kt עולם), Jeremiah 49:37; Jeremiah 49:38; Jeremiah 49:39; Ezekiel 32:24, compare ׳כָּלמַֿלְכֵי ע Jeremiah 25:25; called 'son' of Shem Genesis 10:22 (P) = 1 Chronicles 1:17; purely local designation הַמְּדִינָה ׳ע Daniel 8:2. II. עֵילָם proper name, masculine Ηλαμ, Αιλαμ: 1 heads of families of returned exiles: a. Ezra 2:7 = Nehemiah 7:12. b. Ezra 2:31 = Nehemiah 7:34. c. Ezra 8:7; Ezra 10:2 (Qr; Kt עולם), Ezra 10:26. 2. a chief of people Nehemiah 10:15. 3 name in Benjamin 1 Chronicles 8:24. 4 Levite name 1 Chronicles 26:3. 5 a priest Nehemiah 12:42. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Elam Or mowlam (Ezra 10:2; Jeremiah 49:36) {o-lawm'}; probably from alam; hidden, i.e. Distant; Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites -- Elam. see HEBREW alam Forms and Transliterations בְּעֵילָ֑ם בְּעֵילָ֣ם בעילם וְעֵילָ֖ם וְעֵילָ֣ם וְעֵילָם֙ וּמֵעֵילָ֤ם ומעילם ועילם עֵ֠ילָם עֵילָ֑ם עֵילָ֔ם עֵילָ֖ם עֵילָ֗ם עֵילָ֜ם עֵילָ֣ם עֵילָ֤ם עֵילָ֥ם עֵילָֽם׃ עֵילָם֙ עילם עילם׃ ‘ê·lām ‘êlām bə‘êlām bə·‘ê·lām beeiLam eiLam Eilom ū·mê·‘ê·lām ūmê‘êlām umeeiLam veeiLam wə‘êlām wə·‘ê·lāmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 10:22 HEB: בְּנֵ֥י שֵׁ֖ם עֵילָ֣ם וְאַשּׁ֑וּר וְאַרְפַּכְשַׁ֖ד NAS: of Shem [were] Elam and Asshur KJV: of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, INT: the sons of Shem Elam and Asshur and Arpachshad Genesis 14:1 Genesis 14:9 1 Chronicles 1:17 1 Chronicles 8:24 1 Chronicles 26:3 Ezra 2:7 Ezra 2:31 Ezra 8:7 Ezra 10:2 Ezra 10:26 Nehemiah 7:12 Nehemiah 7:34 Nehemiah 10:14 Nehemiah 12:42 Isaiah 11:11 Isaiah 21:2 Isaiah 22:6 Jeremiah 25:25 Jeremiah 49:34 Jeremiah 49:35 Jeremiah 49:36 Jeremiah 49:36 Jeremiah 49:37 Jeremiah 49:38 28 Occurrences |