אֵל
Strength ; as adjective, mighty ; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity ) · powerful ; by implication, warrior , tyrant
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אֵל H410 strength ; as adjective, mighty ; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity )
גִּבּוֹר H1368 powerful ; by implication, warrior , tyrant
What does אֵל (ʾēl gibbôr) mean in the Bible?
אֵל · גִּבּוֹר is a Hebrew word meaning "strength ; as adjective, mighty ; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity )". God (god), � goodly, � great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. The title affirms the divine authority and strength of the promised King. This term runs through the canonical themes of Kingdom.
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Meaning
Power and majesty concentrated in a single being; foundational title for Israel's covenant God as supremely mighty.
God (god), � goodly, � great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.'
Why This Word Matters
The title affirms the divine authority and strength of the promised King. Isaiah 9:1-7
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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Cross-Language Connections
Greek words that correspond to or develop the meaning of this Hebrew word in the New Testament.