מַ֫עַל
ma.alAdjectiveH4605
above
From: from H5927 (עָלָה);
Short Definition
properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
Full Lexicon Entry
subst 1) higher part, upper part adv 1a) above prep 1b) on the top of, above, on higher ground than with locative 1c) upwards, higher, above
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology H:A
DescriptionHebrew Adjective
Occurrences
134 timesAppears 134 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
Numbers
37
Exodus
13
2 Chronicles
11
Ezk
10
1 Chronicles
8
Key Passages
- 1 Chronicles 14:2
- 2 Chronicles 31:16
- Exodus 40:19
- Judges 7:13
- Numbers 1:38
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