הָֽ/אֱלִילִים֙
𐤄/𐤀𐤋𐤉𐤋𐤉𐤌
ʼĕlîyl
the-idols
A worthless or powerless thing, frequently denoting a cultic image or idol lacking substance or efficacy; used pejoratively of objects of worship considered empty, ineffectual, or lacking true divinity. In most biblical contexts, אֱלִיל refers to foreign deities or the images representing them, emphasizing their lack of power or reality compared to the God of Israel. The term can be extended metaphorically to denote that which is unsubstantial or vain.
Isaiah 19:3 · Word #9
Lexicon H457
| Lemma | אֱלִיל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤋𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʼĕlîyl |
| Strong's | H457 |
| Definition | A worthless or powerless thing, frequently denoting a cultic image or idol lacking substance or efficacy; used pejoratively of objects of worship considered empty, ineffectual, or lacking true divinity. In most biblical contexts, אֱלִיל refers to foreign deities or the images representing them, emphasizing their lack of power or reality compared to the God of Israel. The term can be extended metaphorically to denote that which is unsubstantial or vain. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the-idols |
SIBI-P1 Translation H457-06
the powerless idols
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state, with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from a root meaning "to be weak" or "feeble," denoting objects lacking real power or substance. The masculine plural with definite article is reflected in "the" and the plural "idols," while "powerless" preserves the root sense of weakness. |
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