אֱלִיפְלֵהוּ
𐤀𐤋𐤉𐤐𐤋𐤄𐤅
Elifelehu
H466 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name: Eliphelehu. An Israelite man's name found in the genealogies of post-exilic Levitical families (1 Chronicles 15:18, 21). The name is theophoric, meaning 'God is his deliverance' or potentially 'God of his distinction,' but more accurately reflects a relationship to divine deliverance or intervention.
Semantic Range
proper name, God distinguishes him, God is his deliverer, God sets him apart; used only as a personal name in genealogical contexts
Root / Etymology
Compound of אֵל (El, God) and פָּלָה (to distinguish, to deliver, to set apart) with a possessive pronominal suffix (third person masculine singular, 'his'). Thus, 'El is his deliverer' or 'God distinguishes him.' The root פלה (p-l-h) refers to acts of separation, distinction, or divine deliverance.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Eliphelehu appears in lists accompanying the account of the transportation of the ark (1 Chronicles 15). As with many Israelite theophoric names, the use of אֵל signifies the attribution of divine action or favor, here with an emphasis on being set apart, rescued, or distinguished by God. Distinct from more common roots for salvation such as יָשַע (to save), פָּלָה includes the nuance of special or extraordinary rescue. The Greek Septuagint transliterates the name variably, and standard English translations often preserve the Hebrew form. The usage aligns with other post-exilic Levitical names reflecting hope in or gratitude for divine intervention and restoration. The rendering as 'Elipheleh' in some English versions omits the final pronoun, but the Hebrew form includes the pronominal element indicating personal relationship to the deity's action.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from אֵל and פָּלָה; God of his distinction; Eliphelehu, an Israelite; Elipheleh.
Bantu Hebrew
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Root Family
אל-פלה (Elifelehu) — to be mighty (El), to distinguish, to separate, to deliver
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H466-01 |
וֶ/אֱלִ֨יפְלֵ֜הוּ | veelifelehu | HC/Np |
and Eliphelehu | El is his deliverer | and Elifelehu | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H466-01 |
1 Chronicles 15:18 | וֶ/אֱלִ֨יפְלֵ֜הוּ | veelifelehu | HC/Np |
and Eliphelehu | El is his deliverer | and Elifelehu |
H466-01 |
1 Chronicles 15:21 | וֶ/אֱלִֽיפְלֵ֗הוּ | veelifelehu | HC/Np |
and Eliphelehu | El is his deliverer | and Elifelehu |