אֵל
El (ʾĒl)
/ale/
“God, the Mighty One”
God, the Strong One; archaic Semitic designation of deity highlighting divine omnipotence, supremacy, and transcendence. Frequently in compound names (El Shaddai, El Elyon).
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
From אַיִל (H352) or אוּל (H193) denoting strength, might.
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
Godgodmightypowerstrong
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: אֵל (God, the Mighty One) -> θεός (a god or deity, God, a god)
LXX conceptual translation: אֵל (God, the Mighty One) -> G2478
Key Biblical Occurrences (5)
Foundational passages where אֵל (El) carries significant theological or narrative weight.