Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עַלְוָה”
Understanding ʻAlvâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or עַליָה ʻAlyâh (al-yaw'); the same as עַלְוָה Aliah, Alvah. - § Aliah or Alvah = "evil" - Alvah or Aljah, an Idumaean ...
H5933
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עַלְוָה
Phonetical-vaw'
TransliterationʻAlvâh
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or עַליָה ʻAlyâh (al-yaw'); the same as עַלְוָה Aliah, Alvah. - § Aliah or Alvah = "evil" - Alvah or Aljah, an Idumaean 1) a duke of Edom
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:40 | “And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,” Word: עַלְוָה (ʻAlvâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:51 | “Hadad died also. And the dukes of Edom were; duke Timnah, duke Aliah, duke Jetheth,” Word: עַלְוָה (ʻAlvâh) |