סָלַל

sa.lalVerbH5549

to build

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to mound up (especially a turnpike); figurative, to exalt; reflexively, to oppose (as by a dam)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to lift up, cast up, exalt 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cast up a highway 1a2) to cast up a way 1a3) to lift up (of song) 1b) (Pilpel) to exalt, esteem highly, prize 1c) (Hithpoel) to exalt oneself

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Isaiah
2
Jeremiah
2
Job
2
Proverbs
2
Exodus
1

Key Passages

  • Exodus 9:17
  • Isaiah 57:14
  • Isaiah 62:10
  • Jeremiah 18:15
  • Jeremiah 50:26

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