Strong’s H0505
אֶלֶף
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
eleph
Pronunciation
EH-lef
Definition
Thousand
Meaning
a thousand
Usage
The Hebrew word "eleph" primarily denotes the number "thousand." It is used in the Old Testament to quantify large numbers, whether referring to people, livestock, or other items. The term can also imply a large, indefinite number, emphasizing abundance or multitude.
Bible references
Genesis 20:16;Genesis 24:60;Exodus 12:37;Exodus 18:21;Exodus 18:25;Exodus 20:6;Exodus 32:28;Exodus 34:7;Exodus 38:25;Exodus 38:26;Exodus 38:26;Exodus 38:28;Exodus 38:29;Numbers 1:16;Numbers 1:21;Numbers 1:23;Numbers 1:25;Numbers 1:27;Numbers 1:29;Numbers 1:31;Numbers 1:33;Numbers 1:35;Numbers 1:37;Numbers 1:39;Numbers 1:41