עָלֶ֛י/הָ

𐤏𐤋𐤉/𐤄

ʻal

for her

A preposition expressing spatial, figurative, and relational concepts, particularly indicating a position 'above,' 'over,' or 'upon,' whether physically (in space), metaphorically (in authority or causality), or circumstantially (in regard to, concerning). It can also introduce reasons, causes, or responsibility, and is often used in extended senses to denote relationships such as concerning, on account of, against, or in regard to someone or something.

H5921

Leviticus 12:8 · Word #19

Lexicon H5921

Lemmaעַל
Lemma (Paleo)𐤏𐤋
Transliterationʻal
Strong'sH5921
DefinitionA preposition expressing spatial, figurative, and relational concepts, particularly indicating a position 'above,' 'over,' or 'upon,' whether physically (in space), metaphorically (in authority or causality), or circumstantially (in regard to, concerning). It can also introduce reasons, causes, or responsibility, and is often used in extended senses to denote relationships such as concerning, on account of, against, or in regard to someone or something.

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Part of Speech R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words

Common Translation

Phrasefor her

SIBI-P1 Translation H5921-11

upon her

Morphological NotesPreposition עַל with 3rd person feminine singular pronominal suffix.
Rendering RationaleThe preposition derives from the root idea of ascent or elevation and most basically conveys position over or upon something. The 3rd feminine singular pronominal suffix requires the rendering "her," yielding "upon her" in a root-faithful form.

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