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== Holman Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_40052" /> == | == Holman Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_40052" /> == | ||
<p> Biblical Usage “El” occurs 238 times in the Old Testament, most frequently in Psalms and Job. The normal biblical usage is as a simple noun for deity. “El” is a synonym for the more frequent noun for God: Elohim. “El” refers to the God of [[Israel]] and in other passages to one of the pagan gods. In some instances, qualifying words are associated with “El” in order to distinguish which god is being addressed. Exodus 34:14 is an example of the expression “other god”; Psalm 44:20 and Psalm 81:9 are translated “strange god.” </p> <p> “El” was frequently combined with nouns or adjectives to express the name for God with reference to particular attributes or characteristics of His being. [[El]] Shaddai, “God Almighty,” appears in | <p> Biblical Usage “El” occurs 238 times in the Old Testament, most frequently in Psalms and Job. The normal biblical usage is as a simple noun for deity. “El” is a synonym for the more frequent noun for God: Elohim. “El” refers to the God of [[Israel]] and in other passages to one of the pagan gods. In some instances, qualifying words are associated with “El” in order to distinguish which god is being addressed. Exodus 34:14 is an example of the expression “other god”; Psalm 44:20 and Psalm 81:9 are translated “strange god.” </p> <p> “El” was frequently combined with nouns or adjectives to express the name for God with reference to particular attributes or characteristics of His being. [[El]] Shaddai, “God Almighty,” appears in Genesis 17:1 . El-elohe-Israel, in Genesis 33:20 , was used to distinguish the God of Israel from all others. El Elyon, in Genesis 14:18 and Psalm 78:35 , was written to suggest the exalted nature of God. El Gibbor ( Isaiah 9:6; Jeremiah 32:18 ) has been interpreted as a portrayal of God as a mighty warrior. El Roi, the God who sees, is found only in Genesis 16:13 . See Canaan. </p> <p> James Newell </p> | ||
== American Tract Society Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_16006" /> == | == American Tract Society Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_16006" /> == | ||
<p> Strength, one of the names of God, especially in poetry, </p> <p> Genesis 33:18-20 . It is very often found in proper names, as Bethel, Daniel, Elijah, etc. Eloi, like Eli, means, My God. </p> | <p> Strength, one of the names of God, especially in poetry, </p> <p> [[Genesis]] 33:18-20 . It is very often found in proper names, as Bethel, Daniel, Elijah, etc. Eloi, like Eli, means, My God. </p> | ||
== Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible <ref name="term_50894" /> == | == Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible <ref name="term_50894" /> == | ||
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== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_38575" /> == | == Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_38575" /> == | ||
<p> ( אֵל, mighty, hence God, either [[Jehovah]] or a false deity; sometimes a hero or magistrate, (See [[God]]), ) occurs as a prefix (and also as a suffix) to several Hebrews names, e.g. EL-BETH-EL; EL-EL-OHI-ISRA-EL, all of which see in their place. (See [[Eli]])-. </p> | <p> ( אֵל, mighty, hence God, either [[Jehovah]] or a false deity; sometimes a hero or magistrate, (See [[God]]), ) occurs as a prefix (and also as a suffix) to several Hebrews names, e.g. EL-BETH-EL; EL-EL-OHI-ISRA-EL, all of which see in their place. (See [[Eli]])-. </p> | ||
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