עִלָּיָ/א֙
𐤏𐤋𐤉/𐤀
ilaya
Most-High-the
(Aramaic) corresponding to עִלִּי; supreme (i.e. God); (most) high.
Daniel 4:22 · Word #27
Lexicon H5943
| Lemma | עִלַּי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤋𐤉 |
| Transliteration | ʻillay |
| Strong's | H5943 |
| In-context | Most-High-the |
Morphology AAamsd/Td
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | d — Determined — The noun is definite |
SIBI-P1 H5943-02
the Exalted-One
| Root | עלה (ʿ-l-h) |
| Core Meanings | to go up, ascend, rise, be high, be elevated, exaltation |
| Semantic Range | high, lofty, supreme, exalted, Most High (especially as a divine title) |
| Conceptual Significance | Used as a title for God in Aramaic portions of Scripture (notably Daniel), it emphasizes His supreme elevation above all earthly and heavenly powers, affirming His absolute sovereignty and transcendence. |
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic adjective from root עלה in masculine singular determinate state (with suffixed definite marker), used substantivally as a title for God. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term derives from the root עלה (ʿ-l-h), conveying ascent and elevation. As an Aramaic masculine singular adjective in the determinate state, it functions substantivally, meaning "the High" or "the Exalted One." Rendering it as "the Exalted-One" preserves the root idea of elevation and reflects its masculine singular, definite form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root עלה (to go up, ascend, rise, be high, be elevated, exaltation)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H5927-01 |
aaleh | I will cause to ascend |
H5927-02 |
aalekha | I will cause you to ascend |
H5921-09 |
al | upon (up-over) |
Word Usage (18 occurrences of H5943)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel 3:26 | עלי/א | ly | Most-the |
| Daniel 3:26 | עִלָּאָ֖/ה | ilaah | High-the |
| Daniel 3:32 | עלי/א | ly | Most High |