English · KJV
H462

אֱלִיעֵינַי

ʼĔlîyʻêynay /el-ee-ay-nah'ee/ Ask about this word
Rootprobably contracted for אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי
MeaningElienai, an Israelite
KJV usageElienai.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of ʼĔlîyʻêynay — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew name ʼĔlîyʻêynay, represented by H462, is the name of an Israelite, Elienai. The name is believed to be a contracted form of a longer name. It is exceptionally rare, appearing only 1 time in 1 unique verse in the biblical record.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The single appearance of ʼĔlîyʻêynay occurs within a genealogical list in the book of Chronicles. The name is mentioned as part of a list of individuals, establishing a specific person within Israel's historical lineage. The verse simply states, "And Elienai H462, and Zilthai H6769, and Eliel H447" 1 Chronicles 8:20. Its context is purely for the purpose of historical record-keeping.

Related Words & Concepts

In its sole context, ʼĔlîyʻêynay is listed with two other individuals:

  • H6769 Tsillᵉthay (Zilthai): Defined as "shady," this name is given to two different Israelites. It appears directly alongside ʼĔlîyʻêynay in the genealogy 1 Chronicles 8:20.
  • H447 ʼĔlîyʼêl (Eliel): Meaning "God of (his) God," this name belongs to nine Israelites mentioned in the scriptures. It is the third name listed in the sequence with ʼĔlîyʻêynay and Tsillᵉthay 1 Chronicles 8:20.

Theological Significance

The significance of ʼĔlîyʻêynay is found entirely in its function within biblical genealogy.

  • Preservation of Lineage: The inclusion of this name in 1 Chronicles demonstrates the importance placed on maintaining a detailed and accurate historical record of family lines within ancient Israel.
  • Historical Identity: As a proper name, its sole purpose in the text is to identify a specific Israelite, ensuring his place is documented within the history of his people. It does not carry any other narrative or theological weight.

Summary

In summary, ʼĔlîyʻêynay H462 is a proper name with a single, specific function in the biblical text. It appears once in a genealogical list in 1 Chronicles, serving only to identify an Israelite named Elienai. While not connected to a broader narrative, its presence is significant for its role in the meticulous preservation of Israel's ancestral records.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • אֱלִיעֵנַי

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H6769 צִלְּתַי from the feminine of צֵל; shady; Tsillethai, the name of two Israelites; Zilthai. H447 אֱלִיאֵל from אֵל repeated; God of (his) God; Eliel, the name of nine Israelites; Eliel.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in 1 Chronicles — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.