עַל (ʻal) — Above
Hebrew word study: עַל (ʻal), Strong's H5920. properly, the top; specifically, the highest (i.e. God); also (adverb) aloft, to Jehovah
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
properly, the top; specifically, the highest (i.e. God); also (adverb) aloft, to Jehovah
KJV translation words: above, high, most High.
Strong's H5920 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Samuel 23:1 and last appears in Hosea 11:7.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 4)
- 2 Samuel 23:1 — עָל — height
- Psalms 50:4 — מֵעָל — from above
- Hosea 7:16 — עָל — height
- Hosea 11:7 — עַל — a height
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: H5927 עָלָה (ʻâlâh).
Entries whose derivation names this word: H5921 עַל (ʻal).
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What does ʻal (H5920) mean?
Properly, the top; specifically, the highest (i.e. god); also (adverb) aloft, to jehovah.
How is H5920 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H5920 as: above, high, most High..
How often does עַל (ʻal) appear?
Strong's H5920 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Samuel 23:1 and last appears in Hosea 11:7.
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