Bible Dictionary

Elul

The name Elul means “cry or outcry”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

(Neh. 6:15), the name of the sixth month of the ecclesiastical year, and the twelfth of the civil year. It began with the new moon of our August and September, and consisted of twenty-nine days.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(vine; gleaning). (Nehemiah 6:15) 1Macc 14:27. [Month]

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

e'-lul, e-lool' ('elul, Ne 6:15; Eloul, /APC 1Macc 14:27):

The 6th month of the Hebrew year, corresponding to August-September. The derivation is uncertain.

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