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Metaphysical meaning of Eleph (mbd)

Metaphysical meaning of Eleph (mbd)
Eleph, e'-leph (Heb.)--union; power; strength; instruction; learning; one thousand, i.e., a very great number; an ox, i.e., one broken and trained, symbol of directed strength.

A city of Benjamin (Josh. 18:28).

Meta. Union with infinite strength, through understanding and faith. (An ox stands for physical strength; Benjamin relates to an active faith; learning bespeaks understanding.)

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Preceding Entry: El-Elohe-Israel
Following Entry: Elhanan