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Elishah — the meaning of the Hebrew name אֱלִישָׁה

אֱלִישָׁה

ʼĔlîyshâh · pronounced el-ee-shaw' · Strong's H473 · a man

Elishah means Elishah, a son of Javan.

Strong's definition

probably of foreign derivation; Elishah, a son of Javan.

First appearance

Gen 10:4 And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. (KJV)

Every verse that names Elishah

3 occurrences in 3 verses — Genesis, 1 Chronicles, Ezekiel

Gen 10:41Chr 1:7Ezek 27:7

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