Strong’s H5921
עַל
Part of speech
Preposition
Transliteration
`al
Pronunciation
ahl
Definition
on, upon, over, against, concerning, because of, by, beside
Meaning
above, over, upon, against
Usage
The Hebrew preposition "עַל" (al) is a versatile term used to denote a variety of spatial, causal, and relational concepts. It often indicates position or location, such as "on" or "upon," but can also express causality or reason, as in "because of" or "concerning." Its usage is context-dependent, serving to connect nouns, pronouns, and phrases in a manner that clarifies their relationship to one another.
Bible references
Genesis 1:2;Genesis 1:2;Genesis 1:7;Genesis 1:11;Genesis 1:15;Genesis 1:17;Genesis 1:20;Genesis 1:20;Genesis 1:26;Genesis 1:28;Genesis 1:29;Genesis 1:30;Genesis 2:5;Genesis 2:16;Genesis 2:21;Genesis 2:24;Genesis 3:14;Genesis 4:14;Genesis 6:1;Genesis 6:7;Genesis 6:12;Genesis 6:17;Genesis 7:3;Genesis 7:4;Genesis 7:4