Strong’s H0411
אֵל
Part of speech
pronoun plural masculine and feminine
Transliteration
el
Pronunciation
āl
Definition
God, mighty one
Meaning
these, those
Usage
The term "El" is a generic term for "god" or "deity" in the Hebrew Bible. It is often used to refer to the God of Israel, emphasizing His might and power. In some contexts, it can also refer to false gods or deities of other nations. The word is frequently used in compound names for God, such as "El Shaddai" (God Almighty) and "El Elyon" (God Most High).
Bible references
Genesis 19:8;Genesis 19:25;Genesis 26:3;Genesis 26:4;Leviticus 18:27;Deuteronomy 4:42;Deuteronomy 7:22;Deuteronomy 19:11;1 Chronicles 20:8