עֲלֵי/כֶ֜ם
𐤏𐤋𐤉/𐤊𐤌
ʻal
over you
A preposition expressing spatial, figurative, and relational concepts, particularly indicating a position 'above,' 'over,' or 'upon,' whether physically (in space), metaphorically (in authority or causality), or circumstantially (in regard to, concerning). It can also introduce reasons, causes, or responsibility, and is often used in extended senses to denote relationships such as concerning, on account of, against, or in regard to someone or something.
2 Chronicles 19:11 · Word #5
Lexicon H5921
| Lemma | עַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʻal |
| Strong's | H5921 |
| Definition | A preposition expressing spatial, figurative, and relational concepts, particularly indicating a position 'above,' 'over,' or 'upon,' whether physically (in space), metaphorically (in authority or causality), or circumstantially (in regard to, concerning). It can also introduce reasons, causes, or responsibility, and is often used in extended senses to denote relationships such as concerning, on account of, against, or in regard to someone or something. |
Morphology HR/Sp2mp
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | over you |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5921-15
upon you
| Morphological Notes | Preposition עַל with 2nd person masculine plural pronominal suffix |
| Rendering Rationale | The preposition derives from the root meaning "to ascend" and conveys the idea of being upon or over something. With the 2nd person masculine plural suffix, it specifies that the position or relation is directed upon you (masculine plural). |
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