Strong’s H5949

עֲלִילָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

`aliylah

Pronunciation

ah-lee-LAH

Definition

Deed, act, work, exploit

Meaning

an exploit, a performance, an opportunity

Usage

The Hebrew word "alilah" generally refers to an action or deed, often with a connotation of intentionality or purpose. It can denote both positive and negative actions, depending on the context. In the biblical narrative, it is used to describe human actions, divine interventions, and sometimes the deeds of nations.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 22:14;Deuteronomy 22:17;1 Samuel 2:3;1 Chronicles 16:8;Psalm 9:11;Psalm 14:1;Psalm 66:5;Psalm 77:12;Psalm 78:11;Psalm 99:8;Psalm 103:7;Psalm 105:1;Psalm 141:4;Isaiah 12:4;Ezekiel 14:22;Ezekiel 14:23;Ezekiel 20:43;Ezekiel 20:44;Ezekiel 21:24;Ezekiel 24:14;Ezekiel 36:17;Ezekiel 36:19;Zephaniah 3:7;Zephaniah 3:11