Ἐλωῒ
eloḯ
Eloi
A vocative or emphatic form meaning 'my God,' used as a direct address to the deity. Found as a transliteration representing the Aramaic אֱלָהִי (ʾĔlāhî), typically employed in liturgical or lament contexts. The word is used in prayer or distress, expressing a personal plea or invocation to God.
Mark 15:34 · Word #11
Lexicon G1682
| Lemma | ἐλοΐ |
| Transliteration | eloḯ |
| Strong's | G1682 |
| Definition | A vocative or emphatic form meaning 'my God,' used as a direct address to the deity. Found as a transliteration representing the Aramaic אֱלָהִי (ʾĔlāhî), typically employed in liturgical or lament contexts. The word is used in prayer or distress, expressing a personal plea or invocation to God. |
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Common Translation
| Phrase | Eloi |
| Literal | Eloi |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐλωῒ |
| Strong's | G1682 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1682-01
My God!
| Morphological Notes | Gr,TF = transliterated foreign term; indeclinable vocative form used as a direct address. |
| Rendering Rationale | This term is a direct transliteration of the Aramaic ʾĔlāhî, meaning "my God," and functions as a vocative cry. The rendering preserves the first-person possessive suffix and the force of direct personal address inherent in the form. |
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