Berean Strong's Lexicon Elisha: Elisha Original Word: אֱלִישָׁע Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words אֵל (El, meaning "God") and יָשַׁע (yasha, meaning "to save" or "to deliver") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - 2 Kings 2:9-15: Elisha receives a double portion of Elijah's spirit and begins his prophetic ministry. - 2 Kings 4:1-7: Elisha miraculously provides oil for a widow, demonstrating God's provision. - 2 Kings 5:1-14: Elisha heals Naaman, the Syrian commander, of leprosy, showcasing God's power and mercy. - 2 Kings 6:8-23: Elisha blinds the Aramean army, revealing God's protection over Israel. - 2 Kings 13:20-21: Even after his death, a man is revived when his body touches Elisha's bones, indicating the enduring power of God through His prophet. 10. Corresponding Strong's Greek Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Elisha in the New Testament, but the name is mentioned in Luke 4:27, referring to the prophet's role in healing Naaman. Usage: Elisha means "God is salvation" or "God saves." In the Hebrew Bible, Elisha is a prophet and the successor of Elijah. Cultural and Historical Background: He is known for his role as a miracle worker and a leader of the sons of the prophets. His ministry is characterized by acts of compassion, divine intervention, and the demonstration of God's power. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincontr. from Elishua Definition "God is salvation," a well-known Isr. prophet NASB Translation Elisha (58). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֱלִישָׁע proper name, masculine (God is salvation, compare אֱלִישׁוּעַ, Sabean יתֿעאל DHMZMG 1883, 15) the prophet Elisha, the successor of Elijah 1 Kings 19:16 57t. all Kings; Ἐλισα, Ἐλισαιε ᵐ5; Ἐλισαιος Luke 4:27. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Elisha Contracted for Eliyshuwa'.; Elisha, the famous prophet -- Elisha. see HEBREW Eliyshuwa' Forms and Transliterations אֱלִישָֽׁע׃ אֱלִישָׁ֑ע אֱלִישָׁ֔ע אֱלִישָׁ֖ע אֱלִישָׁ֗ע אֱלִישָׁ֛ע אֱלִישָׁ֜ע אֱלִישָׁ֣ע אֱלִישָׁ֣ע ׀ אֱלִישָׁ֤ע אֱלִישָׁ֧ע אֱלִישָׁע֒ אֱלִישָׁע֙ אלישע אלישע׃ וֶֽאֱלִישָׁע֙ וֶאֱלִישָׁ֖ע וֶאֱלִישָׁ֞ע וֶאֱלִישָׁ֡ע וֶאֱלִישָׁ֣ע וֶאֱלִישָׁע֙ ואלישע לֶאֱלִישָֽׁע׃ לאלישע׃ ’ĕ·lî·šā‘ ’ĕlîšā‘ eliSha le’ĕlîšā‘ le·’ĕ·lî·šā‘ leeliSha veeliSha we’ĕlîšā‘ we·’ĕ·lî·šā‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 19:16 HEB: יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל וְאֶת־ אֱלִישָׁ֤ע בֶּן־ שָׁפָט֙ NAS: Israel; and Elisha the son KJV: over Israel: and Elisha the son INT: over Israel and Elisha the son of Shaphat 1 Kings 19:17 1 Kings 19:19 2 Kings 2:1 2 Kings 2:2 2 Kings 2:2 2 Kings 2:3 2 Kings 2:4 2 Kings 2:5 2 Kings 2:9 2 Kings 2:9 2 Kings 2:12 2 Kings 2:14 2 Kings 2:15 2 Kings 2:19 2 Kings 2:22 2 Kings 3:11 2 Kings 3:13 2 Kings 3:14 2 Kings 4:1 2 Kings 4:2 2 Kings 4:8 2 Kings 4:17 2 Kings 4:32 2 Kings 4:38 58 Occurrences |
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