עַל
𐤏𐤋
al-2
upon
(Aramaic) corresponding to עַל; {above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications}; about, against, concerning, for, (there-) fore, from, in, [idiom] more, of, (there-, up-) on, (in-) to, [phrase] why with.
Daniel 6:11 · Word #20
Lexicon H5922
| Lemma | עַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʻal |
| Strong's | H5922 |
| In-context | upon |
Morphology AR
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
SIBI-P1
upon / over (in an above-position)
| Root | על (ʿ-l) |
| Core Meanings | height, elevation, above-ness, over-position, upward relation |
| Semantic Range | upon, over, above, against (with downward force), concerning, because of, in addition to, beyond, according to, by reason of |
| Conceptual Significance | עַל frequently expresses authority, responsibility, or covenantal obligation when used in relational contexts (e.g., a charge laid "upon" someone). Its spatial sense of elevation extends metaphorically to dominion, accountability, and causation, making it a key relational term in biblical theology. |
| Morphological Notes | Preposition (HR); indeclinable particle with no gender, number, or person inflection; governs a following noun or pronominal suffix to indicate relational position. |
| Rendering Rationale | The preposition עַל expresses a spatial or figurative relation of elevation or positioning above something, often extending to senses such as against or concerning. Rendering it as "upon / over (in an above-position)" preserves its core idea of vertical or supervisory relation while reflecting its function as an indeclinable preposition (HR morphology). |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root על (height, elevation, above-ness, over-position, upward relation)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
|
al | upon, over (down-upon) |
|
al | upon / over |
|
al | upon/over |
Word Usage (111 occurrences of H5922)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel 2:10 | עַל | al | upon |
| Daniel 2:15 | עַל | al | why |
| Daniel 2:18 | עַל | al | concerning |