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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. 2 Chronicles 10:17עֲלֵיהֶ֖ם · over
    …but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah.
  2. 2 Chronicles 10:18עַל־ · was in charge
    Then King Rehoboam sent out Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem.
  3. 2 Chronicles 11:13עָלָ֖יו · with Rehoboam
    Moreover, the priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel stood with Rehoboam.
  4. 2 Chronicles 12:2עַל־
    In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, because they had been unfaithful to the LORD, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem
  5. 2 Chronicles 12:9עַל־
    So King Shishak of Egypt attacked Jerusalem and seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including the gold shields that Solomon had made.
  6. 2 Chronicles 12:10עַל־ · to
    Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace.
  7. 2 Chronicles 13:1עַל־ · of
    In the eighteenth year of Jeroboam’s reign, Abijah became king of Judah,
  8. 2 Chronicles 13:4מֵעַל֙ · on
    Then Abijah stood on Mount Zemaraim in the hill country of Ephraim and said, “Hear me, O Jeroboam and all Israel!
  9. 2 Chronicles 13:5עַל־ · of
    Do you not know that the LORD, the God of Israel, has given the kingship of Israel to David and his descendants forever by a covenant of salt?
  10. 2 Chronicles 13:6עַל־ · against
    Yet Jeroboam son of Nebat, a servant of Solomon son of David, rose up and rebelled against his master.
  11. 2 Chronicles 13:7עָלָ֗יו · around him; עַל־
    Then worthless and wicked men gathered around him to resist Rehoboam son of Solomon when he was young, inexperienced, and unable to resist them.
  12. 2 Chronicles 13:11עַל־ · on
    Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.
  13. 2 Chronicles 13:12עֲלֵיכֶ֑ם · against you
    Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.”
  14. 2 Chronicles 13:18עַל־ · on
    Thus the Israelites were subdued at that time, and the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD, the God of their fathers.
  15. 2 Chronicles 14:11עָלֶ֣יךָ · on You; עַל־ · against
    Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.”
  16. 2 Chronicles 14:14עֲלֵיהֶ֑ם · upon them
    …and attacked all the cities around Gerar, because the terror of the LORD had fallen upon them. They plundered all the cities, since there was much plunder there.
  17. 2 Chronicles 15:1עָלָ֖יו · upon
    Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded.
  18. 2 Chronicles 15:4עַל־ · to
    But in their distress they turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, and sought Him, and He was found by them.
  19. 2 Chronicles 15:5עַ֥ל · had
    In those days there was no safety for travelers, because the residents of the lands had many conflicts.
  20. 2 Chronicles 15:9עָלָ֤יו · to him
    And he assembled all Judah and Benjamin, along with those from the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon who had settled among them, for great numbers had come over to him from Israel when they saw that the LORD his God was with him.
  21. 2 Chronicles 15:15עַל־ · over
    And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their heart. They had sought Him earnestly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.
  22. 2 Chronicles 16:1עַל־ · against
    In the thirty-sixth year of Asa’s reign, Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah.
  23. 2 Chronicles 16:3מֵעָלָֽי׃ · from me
    “Let there be a treaty between me and you as there was between my father and your father. See, I have sent you silver and gold. Now go and break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me.”
  24. 2 Chronicles 16:7עַל־ · on; עַל־ · on; עַל־
    At that time Hanani the seer came to King Asa of Judah and told him, “Because you have relied on the king of Aram and not on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand.
  25. 2 Chronicles 16:8עַל־ · on
    Were not the Cushites and Libyans a vast army with many chariots and horsemen? Yet because you relied on the LORD, He delivered them into your hand.
  26. 2 Chronicles 16:9עַל־ · in
    For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”
  27. 2 Chronicles 16:10עַל־ · over
    Asa was angry with the seer and became so enraged over this matter that he put the man in prison. And at the same time Asa oppressed some of the people.
  28. 2 Chronicles 16:11עַל־ · in
    Now the acts of Asa, from beginning to end, are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.
  29. 2 Chronicles 17:1עַל־ · against
    Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.
  30. 2 Chronicles 17:10עַ֚ל · upon
    And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat.
  31. 2 Chronicles 17:15וְעַל־ · next to
    …next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000;
  32. 2 Chronicles 17:16וְעַל־ · and next to
    …and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor.
  33. 2 Chronicles 17:18וְעַל־ · and next to
    …and next to him, Jehozabad, and with him 180,000 armed for battle.
  34. 2 Chronicles 18:7עָלַ֤י · for me
    The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.
  35. 2 Chronicles 18:9עַל־ · on
    Dressed in royal attire, the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah were sitting on their thrones at the threshing floor by the entrance of the gate of Samaria, with all the prophets prophesying before them.
  36. 2 Chronicles 18:16עַל־ · on
    So Micaiah declared: “I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These people have no master; let each one return home in peace.’”
  37. 2 Chronicles 18:17עָלַ֛י · for me
    Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Did I not tell you that he never prophesies good for me, but only bad?”
  38. 2 Chronicles 18:18עַל־ · on; עַל־ · on
    Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing on His right and on His left.
  39. 2 Chronicles 18:22עָלֶ֖יךָ · against you
    So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.”
  40. 2 Chronicles 18:23עַל־ · in
    Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?”
  41. 2 Chronicles 18:31עָלָ֖יו · against him
    When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “This is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him. God drew them away from him.
  42. 2 Chronicles 19:2עָלֶ֣יךָ · upon you
    Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you.
  43. 2 Chronicles 19:7עֲלֵיכֶ֑ם · upon you
    And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”
  44. 2 Chronicles 19:9עֲלֵיהֶ֖ם
    He commanded them, saying, “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.
  45. 2 Chronicles 19:10עֲלֵיכֶ֜ם · before you
    For every dispute that comes before you from your brothers who dwell in their cities—whether it regards bloodshed or some other violation of law, commandments, statutes, or ordinances—you are to warn them, so that they will not incur guilt before the LORD and wrath will not come upon you and your brothers. Do this, and you will not incur guilt.