מַעֲל֖וֹת
𐤌𐤏𐤋𐤅𐤕
maʻălâh
steps
A going up, ascent, or step upwards, used both in literal and figurative senses. Primarily denotes a physical step, stair, or upward movement (e.g., an architectural step or stage in a journey), but also describes a social or spiritual elevation, such as increase in status, rank, or spiritual condition. In particular contexts, denotes a stage in a process, a degree or measure of quality, or a thought or intention that arises. In the superscriptions of certain Psalms (Psalms of Ascents), refers specifically to songs associated with pilgrimage or gradual progression toward a holy place.
Ezekiel 40:37 · Word #12
Lexicon H4609
| Lemma | מַעֲלָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤏𐤋𐤄 |
| Transliteration | maʻălâh |
| Strong's | H4609 |
| Definition | A going up, ascent, or step upwards, used both in literal and figurative senses. Primarily denotes a physical step, stair, or upward movement (e.g., an architectural step or stage in a journey), but also describes a social or spiritual elevation, such as increase in status, rank, or spiritual condition. In particular contexts, denotes a stage in a process, a degree or measure of quality, or a thought or intention that arises. In the superscriptions of certain Psalms (Psalms of Ascents), refers specifically to songs associated with pilgrimage or gradual progression toward a holy place. |
Morphology HNcfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | steps |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4609-08
ascents
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine plural absolute form of מַעֲלָה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from עלה (“to go up, ascend”) and denotes that which is an ascent or upward movement. The feminine plural absolute form is preserved by the English plural “ascents,” retaining the core idea of upward progression without contextual narrowing. |
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