עִלִּ֔ית
𐤏𐤋𐤉𐤕
ʻillîy
upper
An adjective denoting 'upper,' 'higher,' or 'uppermost' in physical or spatial relation, typically used in contrast with a lower level or another similar item. Most often designates the upper part of an object, building, room, or geographical feature, such as the roof chamber, upper room, or the higher course of a wall. Less commonly, can indicate the superior or elevated in status or rank, though this is context-dependent.
Judges 1:15 · Word #19
Lexicon H5942
| Lemma | עִלִּי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤋𐤉 |
| Transliteration | ʻillîy |
| Strong's | H5942 |
| Definition | An adjective denoting 'upper,' 'higher,' or 'uppermost' in physical or spatial relation, typically used in contrast with a lower level or another similar item. Most often designates the upper part of an object, building, room, or geographical feature, such as the roof chamber, upper room, or the higher course of a wall. Less commonly, can indicate the superior or elevated in status or rank, though this is context-dependent. |
Morphology HAafsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | upper |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5942-02
upper
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root meaning 'to ascend' or 'rise,' denoting that which is higher in position. As a feminine singular adjective in the absolute state, it describes a singular feminine noun as being in the upper or elevated position. |
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