Strong’s H5944

עֲלִיָּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

`aliyah

Pronunciation

ah-lee-YAH

Definition

Upper room, upper chamber, roof chamber

Meaning

something lofty, a stair-way, a second-story room, the sky

Usage

The term "aliyyah" refers to an upper room or chamber, often used for various purposes such as living quarters, storage, or special gatherings. In biblical times, these rooms were typically located on the roof of a house and were accessed by an external staircase. They were considered private and sometimes used for prayer or meditation.

Bible references

Judges 3:20;Judges 3:23;Judges 3:24;Judges 3:25;2 Samuel 18:33;1 Kings 17:19;1 Kings 17:23;2 Kings 1:2;2 Kings 4:10;2 Kings 4:11;2 Kings 23:12;1 Chronicles 28:11;2 Chronicles 3:9;Nehemiah 3:31;Nehemiah 3:32;Psalm 104:3;Psalm 104:13;Jeremiah 22:13;Jeremiah 22:14