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 times

Appears 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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