Strong’s H5920

עַל

Part of speech

substantive; preposition; feminine; conjunction

Transliteration

`al

Pronunciation

ahl

Definition

on, upon, over, against, concerning, because of

Meaning

the top, the highest, aloft, to Jehovah

Usage

The Hebrew preposition "עַל" (al) is a versatile term used extensively in the Old Testament. It primarily denotes spatial relationships such as "on" or "upon," but it can also convey more abstract connections like "concerning" or "because of." Its usage is context-dependent, often indicating physical position, causation, or relational dynamics.

Bible references

2 Samuel 23:1;Psalm 50:4;Hosea 7:16;Hosea 11:7