אֵלָ֣ה
𐤀𐤋𐤄
ʼêlâh
oak
A large, sturdy tree species, particularly the oak (Quercus spp.), often signifying strength and endurance; occasionally a term for other major deciduous trees such as the terebinth or, less commonly, the elm. In narrative and poetic contexts, may refer to a prominent or distinctive tree, sometimes as a landmark or sacred site.
Ezekiel 6:13 · Word #24
Lexicon H424
| Lemma | אֵלָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤋𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʼêlâh |
| Strong's | H424 |
| Definition | A large, sturdy tree species, particularly the oak (Quercus spp.), often signifying strength and endurance; occasionally a term for other major deciduous trees such as the terebinth or, less commonly, the elm. In narrative and poetic contexts, may refer to a prominent or distinctive tree, sometimes as a landmark or sacred site. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | oak |
SIBI-P1 Translation H424-02
Mighty One
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic noun, masculine singular absolute form (אֱלָהּ), functioning as a proper or common noun for a deity. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root אלה, "to be strong, mighty," and denotes a powerful divine being. "Mighty One" preserves the root sense of strength while reflecting the singular noun form without adding contextual specificity. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
oak tree
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'Mighty One' reflects a misreading of the root or Strong's—the word refers to an oak or similar prominent tree, not a deity. Corrected per SILEX and context. |
| P1 Flag | wrong root/Strong's |