The meaning of “עָלֶה”
Understanding ʻâleh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
branch, leaf. - a leaf (as coming up on a tree) - collectively, foliage 1) leaf, leafage
עָלֶה
branch, leaf. - a leaf (as coming up on a tree) - collectively, foliage 1) leaf, leafage
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 8:11 | “And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth.” Word: עָלֶה (ʻâleh) | |
| Leviticus 26:36 | “And upon them that are left alive of you I will send a faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies; and the sound of a shaken leaf shall chase them; and they shall flee, as fleeing from a sword; and they shall fall when none pursueth.” Word: עָלֶה (ʻâleh) | |
| Nehemiah 8:15 | “And that they should publish and proclaim in all their cities, and in Jerusalem, saying, Go forth unto the mount, and fetch olive branches, and pine branches, and myrtle branches, and palm branches, and branches of thick trees, to make booths, as it is written.” Word: עָלֶה (ʻâleh) | |
| Job 13:25 | “Wilt thou break a leaf driven to and fro? and wilt thou pursue the dry stubble?” Word: עָלֶה (ʻâleh) | |
| Psalms 1:3 | “And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” Word: עָלֶה (ʻâleh) |