Strong’s H0504

אֶלֶף

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

eleph

Pronunciation

EH-lef

Definition

Thousand

Meaning

a family, an ox, cow

Usage

The Hebrew word "eleph" primarily denotes the number "thousand." It is used in the Old Testament to quantify large groups, whether of people, animals, or other items. The term can also imply a military unit or clan, suggesting a collective or organized group.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 7:13;Deuteronomy 28:4;Deuteronomy 28:18;Deuteronomy 28:51;Judges 6:15;Psalm 8:7;Proverbs 14:4;Isaiah 30:24