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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 71:14עַל־ · and
    But I will always hope and will praise You more and more.
  2. Psalm 72:6עַל־ · on
    May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth.
  3. Psalm 72:13עַל־ · on
    He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed.
  4. Psalm 74:13עַל־ · of
    You divided the sea by Your strength; You smashed the heads of the dragons of the sea;
  5. Psalm 77:1עַֽל־ · According to
    For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me.
  6. Psalm 78:24עֲלֵיהֶ֣ם · for them
    He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven.
  7. Psalm 78:27עֲלֵיהֶ֣ם · on them
    He rained meat on them like dust, and winged birds like the sand of the sea.
  8. Psalm 79:6וְעַ֥ל · on
    Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge You, on the kingdoms that refuse to call on Your name,
  9. Psalm 79:9עַל־ · for; עַל־ · for
    Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name.
  10. Psalm 80:15וְעַל־
    …the root Your right hand has planted, the son You have raised up for Yourself.
  11. Psalm 80:17עַל־ · upon; עַל־ · on
    Let Your hand be upon the man at Your right hand, on the son of man You have raised up for Yourself.
  12. Psalm 81:1עַֽל־ · According to
    For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob.
  13. Psalm 81:5עַל־ · over
    He ordained it as a testimony for Joseph when he went out over the land of Egypt, where I heard an unfamiliar language:
  14. Psalm 81:7עַל־ · you at
    You called out in distress, and I rescued you; I answered you from the cloud of thunder; I tested you at the waters of Meribah. Selah
  15. Psalm 81:14וְעַ֥ל · against
    …how soon I would subdue their enemies and turn My hand against their foes!
  16. Psalm 83:3עַֽל־ · against; עַל־ · against
    With cunning they scheme against Your people and conspire against those You cherish,
  17. Psalm 83:5עָ֝לֶ֗יךָ · against You
    For with one mind they plot together; they form an alliance against You—
  18. Psalm 83:18עַל־ · over
    May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth.
  19. Psalm 84:1עַֽל־ · According to
    For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD of Hosts!
  20. Psalm 86:13עָלָ֑י · to me
    For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol.
  21. Psalm 86:14עָלַ֗י · against me
    The arrogant rise against me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life; they have no regard for You.
  22. Psalm 88:1עַל־ · According to
    A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD, the God of my salvation, day and night I cry out before You.
  23. Psalm 88:7עָ֭לַי · upon me
    Your wrath weighs heavily upon me; all Your waves have submerged me. Selah
  24. Psalm 88:16עָ֭לַי · over me
    Your wrath has swept over me; Your terrors have destroyed me.
  25. Psalm 88:17עָלַ֣י · on
    All day long they engulf me like water; they enclose me on every side.
  26. Psalm 89:7עַל־ · above
    In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.
  27. Psalm 89:19עַל־ · on
    You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people.
  28. Psalm 89:45עָלָ֖יו · him
    You have cut short the days of his youth; You have covered him with shame. Selah
  29. Psalm 89:47עַל־ · For
    Remember the briefness of my lifespan! For what futility You have created all men!
  30. Psalm 90:13עַל־ · on
    Return, O LORD! How long will it be? Have compassion on Your servants.
  31. Psalm 90:16עַל־ · to
    May Your work be shown to Your servants, and Your splendor to their children.
  32. Psalm 90:17עָ֫לֵ֥ינוּ · upon us; עָלֵ֑ינוּ · for us
    May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands—yes, establish the work of our hands!
  33. Psalm 91:12עַל־ · in
    They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
  34. Psalm 91:13עַל־ · on
    You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent.
  35. Psalm 92:3עֲ‍ֽלֵי־ · with; וַעֲלֵי־; עֲלֵ֖י
    …with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre.
  36. Psalm 92:11עָלַ֥י · foes
    My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes.
  37. Psalm 94:2עַל־ · to
    Rise up, O Judge of the earth; render a reward to the proud.
  38. Psalm 94:20עֲלֵי־ · by
    Can a corrupt throne be Your ally—one devising mischief by decree?
  39. Psalm 94:21עַל־ · against
    They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death.
  40. Psalm 94:23עֲלֵיהֶ֨ם׀ · upon them
    He will bring upon them their own iniquity and destroy them for their wickedness. The LORD our God will destroy them.
  41. Psalm 95:3עַל־ · above
    For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.
  42. Psalm 96:4עַל־ · above
    For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
  43. Psalm 97:9עַל־ · over; עַל־ · above
    For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.