הַֽ/מַּעֲל֑וֹת
𐤄/𐤌𐤏𐤋𐤅𐤕
maʻălâh
of ascents
A going up, ascent, or step upwards, used both in literal and figurative senses. Primarily denotes a physical step, stair, or upward movement (e.g., an architectural step or stage in a journey), but also describes a social or spiritual elevation, such as increase in status, rank, or spiritual condition. In particular contexts, denotes a stage in a process, a degree or measure of quality, or a thought or intention that arises. In the superscriptions of certain Psalms (Psalms of Ascents), refers specifically to songs associated with pilgrimage or gradual progression toward a holy place.
Psalms 130:1 · Word #2
Lexicon H4609
| Lemma | מַעֲלָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤏𐤋𐤄 |
| Transliteration | maʻălâh |
| Strong's | H4609 |
| Definition | A going up, ascent, or step upwards, used both in literal and figurative senses. Primarily denotes a physical step, stair, or upward movement (e.g., an architectural step or stage in a journey), but also describes a social or spiritual elevation, such as increase in status, rank, or spiritual condition. In particular contexts, denotes a stage in a process, a degree or measure of quality, or a thought or intention that arises. In the superscriptions of certain Psalms (Psalms of Ascents), refers specifically to songs associated with pilgrimage or gradual progression toward a holy place. |
Morphology HTd/Ncfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of ascents |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4609-05
the ascents
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine, plural, absolute state with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from עלה ('to go up, ascend') and in the feminine plural absolute with the definite article denotes multiple instances or stages of upward movement. "The ascents" preserves both the plural form and the core idea of upward progression. |
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