"The wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just."
Christian Name · French/Greek Origin
Elodie Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Elodie
girl
Elodie means "foreign riches," from the Greek name Alodia, and is also read as "marsh flower." The name is not in the King James Bible, but the wealth it names has a scriptural shape: "A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children" (Proverbs 13:22).
Is Elodie in the Bible?
No — the name Elodie does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Foreign riches; Marsh flower", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Elodie.
Pronunciation:/EL-oh-dee/
OriginFrench/Greek
MeaningForeign riches; Marsh flower
What does Elodie mean?
Elodie is a girl name of French/Greek origin meaning "Foreign riches; Marsh flower". Elodie means 'foreign riches' — treasures from unexpected lands. 'The wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.' Elodie is divine transfer — God redirecting wealth for His purposes.
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What does Elodie mean in the Bible?
Elodie means "Foreign riches; Marsh flower" and is a name of French/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Elodie means 'foreign riches' — treasures from unexpected lands. 'The wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.' Elodie is divine transfer — God redirecting wealth for His purposes.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Elodie?
Elodie is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Foreign riches; Marsh flower" — not because Scripture names anyone Elodie.
"And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places."
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Which books of the Bible mention Elodie?
Elodie is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Elodie?
Elodie receives the hidden riches — treasures of darkness, wealth transferred, foreign gold redirected by divine purpose.
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Elodie?
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