עֲלֵי/הֹֽם
𐤏𐤋𐤉/𐤄𐤌
ʻal
upon-them
A preposition in Aramaic indicating spatial, figurative, or causal relationships, most fundamentally expressing the idea of elevation, position above, or resting upon something. It covers a range of semantic relationships including location or direction ('on, upon, over'), opposition or confrontation ('against'), causation or purpose ('concerning, because of'), and agency or instrumentality ('by, through'). The preposition is versatile and must be understood according to context, with 'downward aspect' when used negatively or adversarially.
Ezra 7:24 · Word #20
Lexicon H5922
| Lemma | עַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʻal |
| Strong's | H5922 |
| Definition | A preposition in Aramaic indicating spatial, figurative, or causal relationships, most fundamentally expressing the idea of elevation, position above, or resting upon something. It covers a range of semantic relationships including location or direction ('on, upon, over'), opposition or confrontation ('against'), causation or purpose ('concerning, because of'), and agency or instrumentality ('by, through'). The preposition is versatile and must be understood according to context, with 'downward aspect' when used negatively or adversarially. |
Morphology AR/Sp3mp
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | upon-them |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5922-06
upon them
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic preposition עַל with 3rd person masculine plural pronominal suffix (-הֹם): "upon them." |
| Rendering Rationale | The preposition derives from עלה, expressing elevation or position above; with the 3rd person masculine plural suffix, it denotes something resting or positioned above them. The rendering preserves the core spatial sense of elevation while reflecting the plural masculine pronominal suffix. |
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