הָֽ/עֶלְי֔וֹן
𐤄/𐤏𐤋𐤉𐤅𐤍
ʻelyôwn
the upper
ʻelyôwn functions primarily as an adjective meaning 'high, upper, exalted.' As a substantive or title, it refers to 'the Most High,' indicating the highest status, most often applied to deities, especially the God of Israel. It is employed in geographic, architectural, and social contexts to denote something set above others. As a divine title, it emphasizes supreme authority or position.
Jeremiah 20:2 · Word #13
Lexicon H5945
| Lemma | עֶלְיוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤋𐤉𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | ʻelyôwn |
| Strong's | H5945 |
| Definition | ʻelyôwn functions primarily as an adjective meaning 'high, upper, exalted.' As a substantive or title, it refers to 'the Most High,' indicating the highest status, most often applied to deities, especially the God of Israel. It is employed in geographic, architectural, and social contexts to denote something set above others. As a divine title, it emphasizes supreme authority or position. |
Morphology HTd/Aamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the upper |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5945-02
the Most High
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular adjective, absolute state, with definite article; functioning substantively. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective עֶלְיוֹן denotes that which is highest or uppermost, derived from the root meaning "to ascend, be high." With the definite article and masculine singular form, it functions substantively as a title meaning "the Most High," expressing supreme elevation. |
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