The meaning of “מַעַל”
Understanding maʻal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
above, exceeding(-ly), forward, on ([idiom] very) high, over, up(-on, -ward), very. - properly, the upper part, used onl...
מַעַל
above, exceeding(-ly), forward, on ([idiom] very) high, over, up(-on, -ward), very. - properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc. subst 1) higher part, upper part adv 1a) above prep 1b) on the top of, above, on higher ground than with locative 1c) upwards, higher, above
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 7:20 | “Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.” Word: מַעַל (maʻal) | |
| Deuteronomy 28:13 | “And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:” Word: מַעַל (maʻal) | |
| 1 Kings 7:29 | “And on the borders that were between the ledges were lions, oxen, and cherubims: and upon the ledges there was a base above: and beneath the lions and oxen were certain additions made of thin work.” Word: מַעַל (maʻal) | |
| Ezra 9:6 | “And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens.” Word: מַעַל (maʻal) | |
| Ecclesiastes 3:21 | “Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth?” Word: מַעַל (maʻal) |
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