The Wroot Press Bible

Words

אַלּוּף H441

Home gloss
chief
Instead of (KJV / RSV)
duke / chief
Note
The head of an אֶלֶף, a "thousand" or clan (Judg 6:15): the chiefs of Edom (36:15–43; Exod 15:15) and of Judah (Zech 9:7; 12:5–6). The homograph "companion" (Mic 7:5; Prov 16:28) takes its own word when reached. "Chieftain" is נָשִׂיא's
Rulings
2, 3, 33
Declared to share English with
  • H5387 — false clash (133b): chief / chieftain

Occurrences (43)

Genesis 36