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    Eli

    EE-ly

    Hebrew
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Ascended; My God; Most High
    Origin
    Hebrew
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Eli appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Samuel 1:17.
    First appears in
    1 Samuel — The united and divided kingdom
    Peak US usage
    2000s (0.11% of births), currently rising
    Spiritual meaning
    Eli's name — 'my God' — reminds us that even devoted servants of God must faithfully steward every area of life, especially family. His wisdom in mentoring Samuel shows that investing in the next generation is sacred work.
    King James verses
    • 1 Samuel 1:17

      "Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him."

    • 1 Samuel 3:9

      "Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth."

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