Elionas
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Elionas in the Bible?
The name Elionas appears in Ezra 10:22 and 31, corresponding to the figures Elioenai and Eliezer in other textual traditions, identifying them as men who had married foreign wives during the return from Babylonian exile.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Elionas within the genealogical records of Ezra clarifies the specific individuals subject to the community's reforms regarding intermarriage, providing concrete examples of the social and religious boundaries enforced in the post-exilic period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Elionas reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Elionas in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Elionas clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:22
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Elionas." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/elionas/