בַּ/עֲלִיָּת֛/וֹ
𐤁/𐤏𐤋𐤉𐤕/𐤅
ʻălîyâh
in his upper chamber
A structure or space that is elevated above the main living area—typically an upper room, upper chamber, or loft; often used for special purposes, such as receiving guests, conducting private gatherings, or religious observances. Can refer to a staircase or stairway leading upwards, and occasionally, in poetic or figurative language, denotes a high place or sky/heavens.
2 Kings 1:2 · Word #5
Lexicon H5944
| Lemma | עֲלִיָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤋𐤉𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʻălîyâh |
| Strong's | H5944 |
| Definition | A structure or space that is elevated above the main living area—typically an upper room, upper chamber, or loft; often used for special purposes, such as receiving guests, conducting private gatherings, or religious observances. Can refer to a staircase or stairway leading upwards, and occasionally, in poetic or figurative language, denotes a high place or sky/heavens. |
Morphology HR/Ncfsc/Sp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in his upper chamber |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5944-04
in his upper room
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular construct with 3rd masculine singular pronominal suffix; prefixed preposition ב (“in”). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from עלה (“to ascend”) and denotes an elevated space within a dwelling. The construct form with 3ms suffix and prefixed ב is reflected by “in his,” preserving both possession and location. |
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