Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עִלִּי”
Understanding ʻillîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
upper. - high - i.e. comparative 1) upper
H5942
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עִלִּי
Phoneticil-lee'
Transliterationʻillîy
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
upper. - high - i.e. comparative 1) upper
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 15:19 | “Who answered, Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs, and the nether springs.” Word: עִלִּי (ʻillîy) | |
| Judges 1:15 | “And she said unto him, Give me a blessing: for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And Caleb gave her the upper springs and the nether springs.” Word: עִלִּי (ʻillîy) |