Strong’s H0412

אֵל

Part of speech

demonstrative pronoun plural

Transliteration

el

Pronunciation

āl

Definition

God, mighty one

Meaning

these, those

Usage

The Hebrew word "El" is a term used to denote God or a god, emphasizing strength and power. It is often used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the one true God of Israel, highlighting His might and sovereignty. "El" can also be part of compound names for God, such as "El Shaddai" (God Almighty) or "El Elyon" (God Most High), which further describe His attributes and character.

Bible references

Ezra 5:15