אֶל

elPrepH0413

to(wards)

From: (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, i.e.

Short Definition

near, with or among; often in general, to

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Grammar

Part of Speech Prep

Morphology H:Prep

DescriptionH:Prep

Occurrences

3,980 times

Appears 3,980 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Jeremiah
380
Ezk
371
Genesis
368
Exodus
284
1 Samuel
261

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 10:4
  • 2 Kings 6:32
  • Ezk 11:1
  • Isaiah 17:8
  • Joshua 10:24

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