לְ/מַ֣עְלָ/ה
𐤋/𐤌𐤏𐤋/𐤄
lemaelah
above
from עָלָה; properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.; above, exceeding(-ly), forward, on ([idiom] very) high, over, up(-on, -ward), very.
Ezra 9:6 · Word #12
Lexicon H4605
| Lemma | מַעַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤏𐤋 |
| Transliteration | maʻal |
| Strong's | H4605 |
| In-context | above |
Morphology HR/D/Sd
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | D — Adverb — Modifies a verb |
SIBI-P1 H4605-01
upward, toward the height
| Morphological Notes | Preposition לְ (“to/toward”) prefixed to מַעְלָה, an adverbial form derived from the noun מַעַל/מַעְלָה (“upper part, height”) from the root עלה. Functions adverbially to indicate upward direction or higher position. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term derives from the root עלה (“to ascend, go up”) and functions here as an adverb with the prefixed לְ, expressing direction. “Upward, toward the height” preserves the core idea of ascent inherent in the root while reflecting its adverbial, directional use. |
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Words from Root עלה (to go up, ascend, rise, go up to, bring up, height, elevation)
| 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 (140 occurrences of H4605)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 6:16 | מִ/לְ/מַ֔עְלָ/ה | milemaelah | from the top |
| Genesis 7:20 | מִ/לְ/מַ֔עְלָ/ה | milemaelah | upward |
| Genesis 22:9 | מִ/מַּ֖עַל | mimaal | upon |