The meaning of “עַל”
Understanding ʻal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
above, high, most High. - properly, the top - specifically, the highest (i.e. God) - also (adverb) aloft, to Jehovah sub...
עַל
above, high, most High. - properly, the top - specifically, the highest (i.e. God) - also (adverb) aloft, to Jehovah subst 1) height adv 2) above, upwards, on high
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:25 | “Even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee; and by the Almighty, who shall bless thee with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that lieth under, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb:” Word: עַל (ʻal) | |
| 2 Samuel 23:1 | “Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,” Word: עַל (ʻal) | |
| Psalms 50:4 | “He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.” Word: עַל (ʻal) | |
| Hosea 11:7 | “And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.” Word: עַל (ʻal) |