The meaning of “עֲלִילָה”
Understanding ʻălîylâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or עֲלִלָה ʻălilâh (al-ee-law'); from עָלַל in the sense of effecting act(-ion), deed, doing, invention, occasion, work....
עֲלִילָה
or עֲלִלָה ʻălilâh (al-ee-law'); from עָלַל in the sense of effecting act(-ion), deed, doing, invention, occasion, work. - an exploit (of God), or a performance (of man, often in a bad sense) - by implication, an opportunity 1) wantonness, deed, doing 1a) wantonness 1b) deed 1c) practices, evil deeds
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 22:17 | “And, lo, he hath given occasions of speech against her, saying, I found not thy daughter a maid; and yet these are the tokens of my daughter’s virginity. And they shall spread the cloth before the elders of the city.” Word: עֲלִילָה (ʻălîylâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 2:3 | “Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.” Word: עֲלִילָה (ʻălîylâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 16:8 | “Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.” Word: עֲלִילָה (ʻălîylâh) | |
| Psalms 78:11 | “And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.” Word: עֲלִילָה (ʻălîylâh) | |
| Isaiah 12:4 | “And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.” Word: עֲלִילָה (ʻălîylâh) |
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