אֶלְיוֹעֵינַי
el.yo.e.nay
Elioenai
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided data, the name "Elioenai" (אֶלְיוֹעֵינַי) appears to be a Hebrew proper name, specifically a personal name. The name consists of three elements: "El" meaning God or strong one, "Yo'avin" which is related to the verb "yanah" meaning to shine or to be light, likely indicating the association of light or radiance. However, this is a proper noun, referring to a specific person. The name occurs twice in the Bible, suggesting that "Elioenai" was notable enough to be remembered in the records. The significance of the name lies in its association with a divine attribute, likely emphasizing the qualities or character of the person it represents. Without more context, it is impossible to know for certain how the name was used or why it was chosen, but it provides a unique insight into the naming practices and traditions of the ancient Israelites.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text