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 ...

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עַלְוָה

Phonetical-vaw'
TransliterationʻAlvâh
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
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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
ReferenceText
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)

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