עִלָּ֨ה
𐤏𐤋𐤄
ilah-2
occasion
(Aramaic) feminine from a root corresponding to עָלָה; a pretext (as arising artificially); occasion.
Daniel 6:5 · Word #12
Lexicon H5931
| Lemma | עִלָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤋𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʻillâh |
| Strong's | H5931 |
| In-context | occasion |
Morphology ANcfsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H5931-02
an arising-pretext
| Root | עלה (ʿ-l-h) |
| Core Meanings | to go up, ascend, rise, come up, bring up |
| Semantic Range | pretext, occasion, cause, ground for accusation, motive brought forward |
| Conceptual Significance | Often used in judicial or political contexts in Daniel, where adversaries seek an ‘arising-pretext’ against the faithful. It highlights the idea of manufactured or strategically raised charges, underscoring themes of testing, integrity, and divine vindication. |
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic common noun, feminine singular absolute (ANcfsa). No pronominal suffix; indefinite singular sense in context. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root עלה (“to go up, rise”), and in Aramaic עִלָּה denotes something that ‘arises’—hence a pretext or occasion brought up against someone. Rendering it as “an arising-pretext” preserves the imagery of something rising up while reflecting the feminine singular absolute form with the singular English phrase. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root עלה (to go up, ascend, rise, come up, bring up)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H5927-01 |
aaleh | I will cause to ascend |
H5927-02 |
aalekha | I will cause you to ascend |
H5921-01 |
al | upon (up-over) |
Word Usage (3 occurrences of H5931)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel 6:5 | עִלָּ֛ה | ilah | occasion |
| Daniel 6:5 | עִלָּ֨ה | ilah-2 | occasion |
| Daniel 6:6 | עִלָּ֑א | ila | fault |