עִלָּיָ/א֙

𐤏𐤋𐤉/𐤀

ilaya

Most-High-the

(Aramaic) corresponding to עִלִּי; supreme (i.e. God); (most) high.

H5943

Daniel 4:22 · Word #27

Lexicon H5943

Lemmaעִלַּי
Lemma (Paleo)𐤏𐤋𐤉
Transliterationʻillay
Strong'sH5943
In-contextMost-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

Rootעלה (ʿ-l-h)
Core Meaningsto go up, ascend, rise, be high, be elevated, exaltation
Semantic Rangehigh, lofty, supreme, exalted, Most High (especially as a divine title)
Conceptual SignificanceUsed 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 NotesAramaic adjective from root עלה in masculine singular determinate state (with suffixed definite marker), used substantivally as a title for God.
Rendering RationaleThe 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