אֵלָ֑/י

𐤀𐤋/𐤉

elay

to me

(but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, i.e.; near, with or among; often in general, to; about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in).

H413

Genesis 44:21 · Word #5

Lexicon H413

Lemmaאֵל
Lemma (Paleo)𐤀𐤋
Transliterationʼêl
Strong'sH413
In-contextto me

Morphology HR/Sp1cs All morphology codes

Part of Speech R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words

SIBI-P1 H413-05

to me

Rootאל (ʾ-l)
Core Meaningsgod, deity, mighty one, power, strength; also a directional particle indicating motion toward or position near
Semantic RangeThe preposition אֶל primarily denotes motion toward a goal or destination, but can also indicate position near, with, or among. It frequently appears in contexts of directed action, speech, or movement. When suffixed with first-person singular, it specifies the recipient or target of that motion or action as the speaker.
Conceptual SignificanceIn biblical narrative and discourse, אֵלַי ('to me') frequently introduces direct address, divine communication, or relational positioning. It appears prominently in contexts where God speaks to individuals, where individuals petition God, or where interpersonal relationships are established through directed speech or action. The preposition's ubiquity (448 occurrences) underscores its fundamental role in expressing relational dynamics and communicative intent throughout Scripture.
Morphological NotesHR/Sp1cs: preposition (HR) with first-person singular common suffix (Sp1cs). The form אֵלַי appears 448 times in the Hebrew Bible, consistently functioning as the preposition אֶל ('to, toward, unto') combined with the pronominal suffix י ('me'). This is a shortened constructive form of the primitive particle אל.
Rendering RationaleThe form אֵלַי (ʼêlay) is the preposition אֶל (ʼêl, 'to/toward') with a first-person singular masculine suffix (-י, 'me'). While the root אל carries meanings related to deity and power in nominal forms, in this proclitic particle form it functions as a directional preposition. The morphology HR/Sp1cs indicates a preposition with first-person singular common suffix, making 'to me' the grammatically accurate rendering that preserves the directional sense and first-person singular recipient.

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Words from Root אל (god, deity, mighty one, power, strength; also a directional particle indicating motion toward or position near)

SILEX Code Transliteration SIBI-P1
H413-01 alehem unto them
alehem unto them
H413-02 alekhem unto you masculine plural

Word Usage (5516 occurrences of H413)

Location Form Transliteration Meaning
Genesis 1:9 אֶל el to
Genesis 2:19 אֶל el to
Genesis 2:22 אֶל el to
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