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Definition of erelim

erelim

/ˌɛrəˈliːm/
er · e · lim
Plural:erelim
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erelim Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A rank of angels in traditional Jewish angelology and Kabbalah, often listed as the third highest order in Maimonides' hierarchy of celestial beings.

Example

"In the Mishneh Torah, Maimonides categorizes the erelim among the ten sacred ranks of angels that serve the divine will."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

As a Hebrew loanword, 'erelim' is inherently plural; its singular form is 'erel'.

• Rhymes for erelim

• Nearby Words

erectly
erectness
erector
erelim
eremurus
ergo
ergonomic

Word Origin & Etymology

From Biblical Hebrew אֶרְאֶלִּים (er'elim), the plural of אֶרְאֵל (er'el), traditionally translated as 'valiant ones' (as in Isaiah 33:7) and later conceptualized in Rabbinic and Kabbalistic literature to denote a specific order of angels.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Erelim. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/erelim
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