El
/หษl/noun
A Semitic word meaning 'god' or 'deity', often used in various ancient Near Eastern religions.
Did you know?In ancient Canaanite mythology, 'El' was not just a god but the father of gods, embodying the concept of divine authority and creation.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
PSem
สil
โA term for 'god' or 'deity', denoting a supreme being.โ
Ancient Hebrew
Hebrew
ืึตื (El)
โRefers to God, used in various contexts including personal names and descriptions of divine attributes.โ
Canaanite
Canaanite
El
โThe chief god of the Canaanite pantheon, representing strength and authority.โ
Biblical Hebrew
Biblical Hebrew
ืึตื (El)
โUsed as a title for the God of Israel, emphasizing power and majesty.โ
Modern Hebrew
Modern Hebrew
ืึตื (El)
โContinues to mean 'god', used in religious and cultural contexts.โ