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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

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Occurrences

5,774 total
  1. 1 Chronicles 23:28עַל־ · being responsible for; וְעַל־; וְעַֽל־
    …but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God,
  2. 1 Chronicles 23:31עֲלֵיהֶ֛ם · for them
    Whenever burnt offerings were presented to the LORD on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, they were to serve regularly before the LORD in the numbers prescribed for them.
  3. 1 Chronicles 25:2עַ֚ל · [were] under; עַל־ · under
    From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king.
  4. 1 Chronicles 25:3עַל֩ · under; עַל־
    From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD.
  5. 1 Chronicles 25:6עַל־ · under; עַ֚ל · were under
    All these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king.
  6. 1 Chronicles 26:20עַל־ · in charge of
    Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things.
  7. 1 Chronicles 26:22עַל־ · They were in charge of
    …the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD.
  8. 1 Chronicles 26:24עַל־ · in charge of
    Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries.
  9. 1 Chronicles 26:26עַ֣ל · were in charge of
    This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders.
  10. 1 Chronicles 26:28עַ֥ל · was under
    Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers.
  11. 1 Chronicles 26:29עַל־ · over
    From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel.
  12. 1 Chronicles 26:30עַ֚ל
    From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king.
  13. 1 Chronicles 26:32עַל־ · over
    Among Jerijah’s relatives there were 2,700 capable men who were heads of families. King David appointed them over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh for every matter pertaining to God and for the affairs of the king.
  14. 1 Chronicles 27:2עַ֞ל · was in charge of; וְעַל֙ · [men] in
    Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division.
  15. 1 Chronicles 27:4וְעַ֞ל · was in charge of; וְעַל֙ · [men] in
    Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division.
  16. 1 Chronicles 27:5וְעַל֙ · [men] in
    The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division.
  17. 1 Chronicles 27:6וְעַל־ · and was over
    This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.
  18. 1 Chronicles 27:7וְעַל֙ · [men] in
    The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division.
  19. 1 Chronicles 27:8וְעַל֙ · [men] in
    The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
  20. 1 Chronicles 27:9וְעַל֙ · [men] in
    The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
  21. 1 Chronicles 27:10וְעַל֙ · [men] in
    The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
  22. 1 Chronicles 27:11וְעַל֙ · [men] in
    The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
  23. 1 Chronicles 27:12וְעַל֙ · [men] in
    The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
  24. 1 Chronicles 27:13וְעַל֙ · [men] in
    The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
  25. 1 Chronicles 27:14וְעַל֙ · [men] in
    The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
  26. 1 Chronicles 27:15וְעַל֙ · [men] in
    The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. There were 24,000 men in his division.
  27. 1 Chronicles 27:16וְעַל֙ · These officers were in charge of
    These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;
  28. 1 Chronicles 27:24עַל־ · upon
    Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. For because of this census wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not entered in the Book of the Chronicles of King David.
  29. 1 Chronicles 27:25וְעַל֙ · was in charge of; וְעַ֣ל · was in charge of
    Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses.
  30. 1 Chronicles 27:26וְעַ֗ל · was in charge of
    Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil.
  31. 1 Chronicles 27:27וְעַל־ · was in charge of; וְעַ֤ל · was in charge of
    Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats.
  32. 1 Chronicles 27:28וְעַל־ · was in charge of; וְעַל־ · was in charge of
    Baal-hanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the foothills. Joash was in charge of the stores of olive oil.
  33. 1 Chronicles 27:29וְעַל־ · was in charge of; וְעַל־ · was in charge of
    Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.
  34. 1 Chronicles 27:30וְעַל־ · was in charge of; וְעַל־ · was in charge of
    Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.
  35. 1 Chronicles 27:31וְעַל־ · was in charge of
    Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property.
  36. 1 Chronicles 28:2עַל־ · to
    Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it,
  37. 1 Chronicles 28:4עַל־ · over; עַל־ · over
    Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel.