Strong’s H5941

עֵלִי

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

`Eliy

Pronunciation

ay-LEE

Definition

Eli

Meaning

Eli

Usage

The name "Eli" means "ascended" or "my God" in Hebrew. In the Bible, Eli is a significant figure known as a priest and judge of Israel. He served at the tabernacle in Shiloh and was a mentor to the prophet Samuel. Eli's account is primarily found in the books of 1 Samuel.

Bible references

1 Samuel 1:3;1 Samuel 1:9;1 Samuel 1:12;1 Samuel 1:13;1 Samuel 1:14;1 Samuel 1:17;1 Samuel 1:25;1 Samuel 2:11;1 Samuel 2:12;1 Samuel 2:20;1 Samuel 2:22;1 Samuel 2:27;1 Samuel 3:1;1 Samuel 3:2;1 Samuel 3:5;1 Samuel 3:6;1 Samuel 3:8;1 Samuel 3:8;1 Samuel 3:9;1 Samuel 3:12;1 Samuel 3:14;1 Samuel 3:14;1 Samuel 3:15;1 Samuel 3:16;1 Samuel 4:4