Names of God explanation - El Olam

The Everlasting God, The God of Eternity, The God of the Universe, The God of Ancient Days

Use in the Bible:
El Olam is first used in Gen 21:33.

Variant spellings: None

In the Septuagint:
[ho] theos [ho] aiônios - the everlasting God

Meaning and Derivation:
El is another name that is translated as "God" and can be used in conjunction with other words to designate various aspects of God's character. Olam derives from the root word 'lm (which means "eternity"). Olam literally means "forever," "eternity," or "everlasting". When the two words are combined - El Olam - it can be translated as "The Eternal God."

Further references :
"Genesis 21:33 ; Jeremiah 10:10 ; Isaiah 26:4 "

Author: Eric Brou; App: "Les noms de Dieu"