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עַל

aluponHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentPreposition5,774 occurrences39 books4,492 verses

Definition

properly, the same as H5920 used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
Traditional renderings: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, × as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, × both and, by (reason of), × had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, × with.

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders עַל:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

5,774 total
  1. Exodus 39:15עַל־ · For
    For the breastpiece they made braided chains like cords of pure gold.
  2. Exodus 39:16עַל־ · to
    They also made two gold filigree settings and two gold rings, and fastened the two rings to the two corners of the breastpiece.
  3. Exodus 39:17עַל־ · to; עַל־ · at
    Then they fastened the two gold chains to the two gold rings at the corners of the breastpiece,
  4. Exodus 39:18עַל־ · to; עַל־ · to
    …and they fastened the other ends of the two chains to the two filigree settings, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front.
  5. Exodus 39:19עַל־ · to; עַל־ · on
    They made two more gold rings and attached them to the other two corners of the breastpiece, on the inside edge next to the ephod.
  6. Exodus 39:20עַל־ · to
    They made two additional gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on its front, near the seam just above its woven waistband.
  7. Exodus 39:21עַל־ · above; מֵעַ֖ל · from
    Then they tied the rings of the breastpiece to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn, so that the breastpiece was above the waistband of the ephod and would not swing out from the ephod, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
  8. Exodus 39:24עַל־ · on
    They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe.
  9. Exodus 39:25עַל־
    They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates,
  10. Exodus 39:26עַל־
    …alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
  11. Exodus 39:30עָלָ֗יו · on it
    They also made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and they engraved on it, like an inscription on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD.
  12. Exodus 39:31עָלָיו֙ · to it; עַל־ · on
    Then they fastened to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
  13. Exodus 40:3עַל־ · off
    Put the ark of the Testimony in it and screen off the ark with the veil.
  14. Exodus 40:19עַל־ · over; עָלָ֖יו
    Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, just as the LORD had commanded him.
  15. Exodus 40:20עַל־ · to; עַל־ · atop
    Moses took the Testimony and placed it in the ark, attaching the poles to the ark; and he set the mercy seat atop the ark.
  16. Exodus 40:21עַ֖ל · off
    Then he brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the veil for the screen, and shielded off the ark of the Testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him.
  17. Exodus 40:22עַ֛ל · on
    Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.
  18. Exodus 40:23עָלָ֛יו · on it
    He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.
  19. Exodus 40:24עַ֛ל · on
    He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle
  20. Exodus 40:27עָלָ֖יו · on it
    …and he burned fragrant incense on it, just as the LORD had commanded him.
  21. Exodus 40:29עָלָ֗יו · on it
    He placed the altar of burnt offering near the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the grain offering, just as the LORD had commanded him.
  22. Exodus 40:35עָלָ֖יו · on it
    Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
  23. Exodus 40:36מֵעַ֣ל · from
    Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey.
  24. Exodus 40:38עַֽל־ · was over
    For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys.
  25. Leviticus 1:4עַ֖ל · on; עָלָֽיו׃ · for him
    He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him.
  26. Leviticus 1:5עַל־ · of
    And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
  27. Leviticus 1:7עַל־ · on; עַל־ · on
    The sons of Aaron the priest shall put a fire on the altar and arrange wood on the fire.
  28. Leviticus 1:8עַל־ · atop; עַל־ · on; עַל־
    Then Aaron’s sons the priests are to arrange the pieces, including the head and the fat, atop the burning wood on the altar.
  29. Leviticus 1:11עַ֣ל · it on; עַל־ · against
    He shall slaughter it on the north side of the altar before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to splatter its blood against the altar on all sides.
  30. Leviticus 1:12עַל־ · atop; עַל־ · [is] on; עַל־
    He is to cut the animal into pieces, and the priest shall arrange them, including the head and fat, atop the burning wood that is on the altar.
  31. Leviticus 1:15עַ֖ל · on
    Then the priest shall bring it to the altar, twist off its head, and burn it on the altar; its blood should be drained out on the side of the altar.
  32. Leviticus 1:17עַל־ · atop; עַל־
    He shall tear it open by its wings, without dividing the bird completely. And the priest is to burn it on the altar atop the burning wood. It is a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
  33. Leviticus 2:1עָלֶ֙יהָ֙ · on it; עָלֶ֖יהָ · on it
    “When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it,
  34. Leviticus 2:2עַ֖ל · together with
    …and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.