Strong’s H4605

מַעַל

Part of speech

substantive; adverb; preposition

Transliteration

ma`al

Pronunciation

mah-ahl

Definition

Above, upward, over, higher

Meaning

the upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top

Usage

The Hebrew word "maal" is used to denote a position that is physically or metaphorically above or higher than something else. It can refer to spatial relationships, such as being above or over a particular location or object. It is also used metaphorically to indicate superiority or a higher status.

Bible references

Genesis 6:16;Genesis 7:20;Genesis 22:9;Exodus 20:4;Exodus 25:20;Exodus 25:21;Exodus 26:14;Exodus 28:27;Exodus 30:14;Exodus 36:19;Exodus 37:9;Exodus 38:26;Exodus 39:20;Exodus 39:31;Exodus 40:19;Exodus 40:20;Leviticus 11:21;Leviticus 27:7;Numbers 1:3;Numbers 1:18;Numbers 1:20;Numbers 1:22;Numbers 1:24;Numbers 1:26;Numbers 1:28