Strong's Hebrew: 5958. עָ֫לֶם (elem) -- Youth, young man
Strong's Lexicon
elem: Youth, young man
Original Word: עֶלֶם
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: `elem
Pronunciation: eh'-lem
Phonetic Spelling: (eh'-lem)
Definition: Youth, young man
Meaning: something kept out of sight, a lad
Word Origin: Derived from the root עָלַם (alam), meaning "to conceal" or "to hide."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3501 (νέος, neos) – meaning "young" or "new," often used in the New Testament to describe youth or newness in various contexts.
Usage: The Hebrew word "elem" refers to a young man or youth, often highlighting the vigor, strength, and potential associated with this stage of life. It is used to describe individuals who are in the prime of their physical and developmental growth, typically not yet fully mature but possessing the energy and promise of youth.
Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, youth was a significant phase of life, marked by preparation for adult responsibilities and roles within the community. Young men were often trained in various skills, including agriculture, warfare, and religious duties. The concept of youth was associated with both physical strength and the potential for future leadership. The term "elem" captures this transitional period, emphasizing the hidden potential and the promise of what is yet to be revealed as the youth matures.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
a young man
NASB Translation
youth (2).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עֶ֫לֶם noun masculine young man; — ׳ע absolute 1 Samuel 20:22, הָעָ֑לֶם 1 Samuel 17:56; ׳ע; probably also 1 Samuel 17:42; 1 Samuel 16:12 (for ᵑ0 עִם) Gr KrenkelZAW ii (1882), 309 Bu HPS.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
young man, stripling
From alam; properly, something kept out of sight (compare almah), i.e. A lad -- young man, stripling.
see HEBREW alam
see HEBREW almah
Forms and Transliterations
הָעָֽלֶם׃ העלם׃ לָעֶ֔לֶם לעלם hā‘ālem hā·‘ā·lem haAlem lā‘elem lā·‘e·lem laElem
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