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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. Psalm 10:3עַל־ · in
    For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.
  2. Psalm 10:13עַל־ · Why
    Why has the wicked man renounced God? He says to himself, “You will never call me to account.”
  3. Psalm 10:14עָ֭לֶיךָ · to You
    But You have regarded trouble and grief; You see to repay it by Your hand. The victim entrusts himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless.
  4. Psalm 11:2עַל־ · on
    For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.
  5. Psalm 11:6עַל־ · On
    On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion.
  6. Psalm 12:1עַֽל־ · According to
    For the choirmaster. According to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Help, O LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men.
  7. Psalm 13:2עָלָֽי׃ · me
    How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me?
  8. Psalm 13:6עָלָֽי׃ · to me
    I will sing to the LORD, for He has been good to me.
  9. Psalm 14:2עַֽל־ · upon
    The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.
  10. Psalm 15:3עַל־ · on; עַל־ · on
    …who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend,
  11. Psalm 15:5עַל־ · against
    …who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
  12. Psalm 16:2עָלֶֽיךָ׃ · apart from You
    I said to the LORD, “You are my Lord; apart from You I have no good thing.”
  13. Psalm 16:4עַל־ · with
    Sorrows will multiply to those who chase other gods. I will not pour out their libations of blood, or speak their names with my lips.
  14. Psalm 16:6עָלָֽי׃ · my
    The lines of my boundary have fallen in pleasant places; surely my inheritance is delightful.
  15. Psalm 17:9עָלָֽי׃
    …from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.
  16. Psalm 18:10עַל־; עַל־ · on
    He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.
  17. Psalm 18:33וְעַ֥ל · upon
    He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights.
  18. Psalm 18:41עַל־ · to
    They cried for help, but there was no one to save them—to the LORD, but He did not answer.
  19. Psalm 18:42עַל־ · in
    I ground them as dust in the face of the wind; I trampled them like mud in the streets.
  20. Psalm 18:49עַל־ · Therefore
    Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.
  21. Psalm 19:6עַל־ · to
    …it rises at one end of the heavens and runs its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.
  22. Psalm 21:5עָלָֽיו׃ · on him
    Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.
  23. Psalm 21:11עָלֶ֣יךָ · You
    Though they intend You harm, the schemes they devise will not prevail.
  24. Psalm 21:12עַל־ · upon
    For You will put them to flight when Your bow is trained upon them.
  25. Psalm 22:1עַל־ · To the tune of
    For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Doe of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning?
  26. Psalm 22:9עַל־ · at
    Yet You brought me forth from the womb; You made me secure at my mother’s breast.
  27. Psalm 22:10עָ֭לֶיךָ · upon You
    From birth I was cast upon You; from my mother’s womb You have been my God.
  28. Psalm 22:13עָלַ֣י · against me
    They open their jaws against me like lions that roar and maul.
  29. Psalm 22:18וְעַל־ · for
    They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.
  30. Psalm 23:2עַל־ · beside
    He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.
  31. Psalm 24:2עַל־ · upon; וְעַל־ · upon
    For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.
  32. Psalm 25:8עַל־ · therefore
    Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.
  33. Psalm 27:2עָלַ֨י׀ · upon me
    When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.
  34. Psalm 27:3עָלַ֨י׀ · around me; עָ֭לַי · against me
    Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.
  35. Psalm 27:6עַ֤ל · above
    Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.
  36. Psalm 29:3עַל־ · is over; עַל־ · [is heard] over
    The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters.
  37. Psalm 31:13עָלַ֑י · against me
    For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life.
  38. Psalm 31:14עָלֶ֣יךָ · in You
    But I trust in You, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.”
  39. Psalm 31:16עַל־ · on
    Make Your face shine on Your servant; save me by Your loving devotion.
  40. Psalm 31:18עַל־ · against
    May lying lips be silenced—lips that speak with arrogance against the righteous, full of pride and contempt.
  41. Psalm 31:23עַל־ · but fully
    Love the LORD, all His saints. The LORD preserves the faithful, but fully repays the arrogant.
  42. Psalm 32:4עָלַ֗י · upon me
    For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah
  43. Psalm 32:5עֲלֵ֣י
    Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah
  44. Psalm 32:6עַל־ · Therefore
    Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near.
  45. Psalm 32:8עָלֶ֣יךָ · over you
    I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.