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H360 · Hebrew · Old Testament
אֱיָלוּת
Eyaluth
Noun, feminine
Strength / Power

Definition

The Hebrew word eyaluth means strength, power, or might. It is a poetic and somewhat rare term that appears notably in the superscription of Psalm 22, where 'the doe of the morning' (Ayelet Hashachar) connects to the word. It conveys the vital, life-giving power that comes from God.

Usage & Theological Significance

Eyaluth appears in the heading of Psalm 22 — the great messianic psalm — in the phrase 'according to the doe of the morning,' suggesting a melody or tune. The psalm itself moves from deep suffering to confident praise, and the underlying theme of divine strength sustaining through affliction resonates with this word's meaning. God's eyaluth is the ultimate source of deliverance for those who cry out to Him. The word reminds believers that true strength is not human achievement but divine gift.

Key Bible Verses

Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? (Superscription: 'according to the doe of the morning')
Psalm 88:4 I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am like one without strength.
Isaiah 40:29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

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