HOW TO PRONOUNCE
elihu
/ˈɛlɪhu/
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What does elihu mean?
proper noun
- A male given name.
- A secret society at Yale University.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈɛlɪhu/
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His electrolytic meter was very successful, and was of widespread use in America and in Europe until the perfection of mechanical meters by Elihu Thomson and others brought that type into general acceptance.
Like Elihu in the Book of Job, he says, "I am young, and you are old; I said therefore, Days shall speak, and multitude of years shall teach wisdom. But there is a spirit in man; and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth him understanding. Great men are not always wise; neither do the aged understand judgment. Hearken therefore to me; and I also will shew my opinion."