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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 99:2עַל־ · above
    Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.
  2. Psalm 99:8עַל־ · of
    O LORD our God, You answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, yet an avenger of their misdeeds.
  3. Psalm 102:7עַל־ · on
    I lie awake; I am like a lone bird on a housetop.
  4. Psalm 103:10עָלֵֽינוּ׃ · according to
    He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities.
  5. Psalm 103:11עַל־ · are above; עַל־ · for
    For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.
  6. Psalm 103:13עַל־ · on; עַל־ · on
    As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
  7. Psalm 103:17עַל־ · extends to
    But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
  8. Psalm 104:3עַל־ · on
    …laying the beams of His chambers in the waters above, making the clouds His chariot, walking on the wings of the wind.
  9. Psalm 104:5עַל־ · on
    He set the earth on its foundations, never to be moved.
  10. Psalm 104:6עַל־ · above
    You covered it with the deep like a garment; the waters stood above the mountains.
  11. Psalm 104:12עֲ֭לֵיהֶם · beside the springs
    The birds of the air nest beside the springs; they sing among the branches.
  12. Psalm 104:34עָלָ֣יו · to Him
    May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
  13. Psalm 105:14עֲלֵיהֶ֣ם · on their behalf
    He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf:
  14. Psalm 105:16עַל־ · on
    He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food.
  15. Psalm 105:38עֲלֵיהֶֽם׃ · on them
    Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them.
  16. Psalm 106:7עַל־ · by
    Our fathers in Egypt did not grasp Your wonders or remember Your abundant kindness; but they rebelled by the sea, there at the Red Sea.
  17. Psalm 106:17עַל־
    The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it covered the assembly of Abiram.
  18. Psalm 106:22עַל־ · by
    …wondrous works in the land of Ham, and awesome deeds by the Red Sea.
  19. Psalm 106:32עַל־ · the LORD
    At the waters of Meribah they angered the LORD, and trouble came to Moses because of them.
  20. Psalm 107:40עַל־ · on
    He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.
  21. Psalm 108:4מֵֽעַל־ · beyond
    For Your loving devotion extends beyond the heavens, and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
  22. Psalm 108:5עַל־ · above; וְעַ֖ל · cover
    Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
  23. Psalm 108:9עַל־ · upon; עֲלֵֽי־ · over
    Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
  24. Psalm 109:2עָלַ֣י · against me
    For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues.
  25. Psalm 109:5עָלַ֣י
    They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love.
  26. Psalm 109:6עָלָ֣יו · over him; עַל־ · at
    Set over him a wicked man; let an accuser stand at his right hand.
  27. Psalm 109:20עַל־ · against
    May this be the LORD’s reward to my accusers, to those who speak evil against me.
  28. Psalm 110:4עַל־ · in
    The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
  29. Psalm 110:5עַל־ · is at
    The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath.
  30. Psalm 110:6עַל־ · far
    He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead; He will crush the leaders far and wide.
  31. Psalm 110:7עַל־ · therefore
    He will drink from the brook by the road; therefore He will lift up His head.
  32. Psalm 113:4עַל־ · over; עַ֖ל · above
    The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.
  33. Psalm 115:1עַל־ · because of; עַל־ · because
    Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory, because of Your loving devotion, because of Your faithfulness.
  34. Psalm 115:14עֲלֵיכֶ֑ם; עֲ֝לֵיכֶ֗ם · both you; וְעַל־ · and
    May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children.
  35. Psalm 116:7עָלָֽיְכִי׃ · to you
    Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.
  36. Psalm 116:12עָלָֽי׃ · to me
    How can I repay the LORD for all His goodness to me?
  37. Psalm 117:2עָלֵ֨ינוּ׀ · toward us
    For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!
  38. Psalm 119:14כְּעַ֣ל · as much as in
    I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.
  39. Psalm 119:17עַֽל־ · with
    Deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live and keep Your word.
  40. Psalm 119:22מֵֽ֭עָלַי · my
    Remove my scorn and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.
  41. Psalm 119:49עַ֝֗ל · upon
    Remember Your word to Your servant, upon which You have given me hope.