El

Definition

A common ancient Middle Eastern term for deity; as Hebrews took over Canaanite shrines, el was associated with Yahweh.

Joshua 1:8 — *This law scroll must not leave your lips. You must memorize it day and night so you can carefully obey all that is written in it. Then you will prosper and be successful. *
Exodus 6:3 — I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name ‘the Lord’ I was not known to them.
Genesis 19:2, 18 — He said, “Here, my lords, please turn aside to your servant’s house. Stay the night and wash your feet. Then you can be on your way early in the morning.” “No,” they replied, “we’ll spend the night in the town square.” …
Genesis 4:26 — And a son was also born to Seth, whom he named Enosh. At that time people began to worship the Lord.