HebrewH5958
עֶלֶם
elem
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "עֶלֶם" (elem) primarily refers to a young man or lad. It is derived from a root meaning "something kept out of sight," suggesting youth or immaturity. It can also imply a stripling, emphasizing the idea of someone in the early stages of adulthood.
properly, something kept out of sight, i.e. a lad
The Hebrew word elem means "properly, something kept out of sight, i.e. a lad," encompassing related ideas including young man, stripling..
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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