עָלֶ֨י/הָ֙
𐤏𐤋𐤉/𐤄
ʻal
on-it
A preposition expressing spatial, figurative, and relational concepts, particularly indicating a position 'above,' 'over,' or 'upon,' whether physically (in space), metaphorically (in authority or causality), or circumstantially (in regard to, concerning). It can also introduce reasons, causes, or responsibility, and is often used in extended senses to denote relationships such as concerning, on account of, against, or in regard to someone or something.
2 Samuel 19:27 · Word #13
Lexicon H5921
| Lemma | עַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʻal |
| Strong's | H5921 |
| Definition | A preposition expressing spatial, figurative, and relational concepts, particularly indicating a position 'above,' 'over,' or 'upon,' whether physically (in space), metaphorically (in authority or causality), or circumstantially (in regard to, concerning). It can also introduce reasons, causes, or responsibility, and is often used in extended senses to denote relationships such as concerning, on account of, against, or in regard to someone or something. |
Morphology HR/Sp3fs
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | on-it |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5921-11
upon her
| Morphological Notes | Preposition עַל with 3rd person feminine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The preposition derives from the root idea of ascent or elevation and most basically conveys position over or upon something. The 3rd feminine singular pronominal suffix requires the rendering "her," yielding "upon her" in a root-faithful form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
on it
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'upon her' is literal, but the animal (donkey) is often rendered as 'it' in English. Context makes clear the referent is the donkey ('it'). |