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Strong's H5958 עֶלֶם (elem)

Elem means “young man” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number H5958
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 2
Books 1

Strong's H5958 Quick Answer

Strong's H5958 עֶלֶם (`elem) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. `elem (eh'-lem) n-m. 1. (properly) something kept out of sight, i.e. a lad [from H5956] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include stripling and young. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
`elem (eh'-lem) n-m. 1. (properly) something kept out of sight, i.e. a lad [from H5956]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
stripling and young

Meaning and Definition

`elem (eh'-lem) n-m. 1. (properly) something kept out of sight, i.e. a lad [from H5956] KJV: young man, stripling. Root(s): H5956 Compare: H5959

Original Word
עֶלֶם
Transliteration
`elem
Derivation
Root: עלם First root strongs: 5956
Morphology
noun masc

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H5958. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's H5958 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render `elem, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

stripling 1 Samuel 17:56 young 1 Samuel 20:22

How Strong's H5958 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H5958 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's H5958 in the Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Old Testament.

1 Samuel 17:56 KJV

And the king said, Enquire thou whose son the stripling is.

1 Samuel 20:22 KJV

But if I say thus unto the young man, Behold, the arrows are beyond thee; go thy way: for the LORD hath sent thee away.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H5958.

1 Samuel 17:56 Old Testament, KJV
And the king said, Enquire thou whose son the stripling is.
1 Samuel 20:22 Old Testament, KJV
But if I say thus unto the young man, Behold, the arrows are beyond thee; go thy way: for the LORD hath sent thee away.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H5958, grouped by book.

1 Samuel 2 usages, Old Testament
1 Samuel 17:56 1 Samuel 20:22

Strong's H5958 FAQ

What does elem (עֶלֶם) mean?

Elem (Strong's H5958) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "young man". `elem (eh'-lem) n-m. 1. (properly) something kept out of sight, i.e. a lad [from H5956]

How many times is elem (עֶלֶם) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's H5958 across 1 book.

Where can I study elem (עֶלֶם) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H5958 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate elem (עֶלֶם)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as stripling and young. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.