Strong’s H5867

עֵילָם

Part of speech

proper name, of a people et. terr.; proper name, masculine

Transliteration

`Eylam

Pronunciation

ay-LAHM

Definition

Elam

Meaning

Elam

Usage

Elam refers to a region and its people located east of Mesopotamia, often associated with the descendants of Shem, one of Noah's sons. In the Bible, Elam is frequently mentioned as a significant nation, known for its warriors and archers.

Bible references

Genesis 10:22;Genesis 14:1;Genesis 14:9;1 Chronicles 1:17;1 Chronicles 8:24;1 Chronicles 26:3;Ezra 2:7;Ezra 2:31;Ezra 8:7;Ezra 10:2;Ezra 10:26;Nehemiah 7:12;Nehemiah 7:34;Nehemiah 10:14;Nehemiah 12:42;Isaiah 11:11;Isaiah 21:2;Isaiah 22:6;Jeremiah 25:25;Jeremiah 49:34;Jeremiah 49:35;Jeremiah 49:36;Jeremiah 49:36;Jeremiah 49:37;Jeremiah 49:38