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Biblical Elam

Biblical Elam

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An ancient country east of the Tigris in modern Iran often mentioned in the Bible, known for its warriors
  • proper noun
translation icon : Elam bíblico
  • Archaeologists have discovered artifacts from Biblical Elam near modern-day Khuzestan in Iran.

Examples

  • The warriors of Biblical Elam are frequently mentioned in the Old Testament.

  • Many ancient texts refer to Biblical Elam as a major power in early Mesopotamia.

  • The ancient civilization of Biblical Elam was known for its skilled archers.

  • Many references to Biblical Elam can be found in the Old Testament.

  • Archaeologists have discovered artifacts from Biblical Elam near modern-day Khuzestan in Iran.

  • Many ancient texts refer to Biblical Elam as a major power in early Mesopotamia.

  • The warriors of Biblical Elam are frequently mentioned in the Old Testament.

Synonyms

Elam
vsBiblical Elam
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An ancient country east of the Tigris River, now in Iran

is the same country but highlighted in religious texts
Susiana
vsBiblical Elam
9.9

An ancient region in southwestern Iran known for rich cities and brave warriors

is used for a specific ancient country rather than a regional area

Surface Forms

Biblical Elam main

Morphology

biblical + Elam

The adjective 'biblical' (relating to the Bible) simply modifies the proper noun 'Elam' (an ancient region), so the phrase denotes the Elam referred to in or connected with the Bible. This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition with no idiomatic shift, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Biblical Elam points to the old kingdom called Elam that appears in the 'Bible'. Imagine a land east of the Tigris River in what is now Iran, known for its strong warriors, and that image explains why writers used Elam to mean that ancient country.