Eleph in the Bible — Hidden Meaning & Symbolism

union; power; strength; instruction; learning; one thousand, i.e., a very great number; an ox, i.e., one broken and trained, symbol of directed strength. A city of Benjamin (Josh. 18:28). Meta. Union with infinite strength, through understanding and faith. (An ox stands for physical strength; Benjamin relates to an active faith; learning bespeaks understanding.)