Strong’s G2241
Ἠλί
Part of speech
Hebrew Form (Indeclinable)
Transliteration
éli
Pronunciation
ay-LEE
Definition
Eli
Meaning
Eli, my God (Hebrew).
Usage
In the New Testament, "Ἠλί" (éli) is used in the context of Jesus' cry from the cross, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?" which translates to "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" This expression is a direct quotation from Psalm 22:1, highlighting Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and His deep sense of abandonment as He bore the sins of the world.
Bible references
Matthew 27:46;Matthew 27:46