ו/על/ו
𐤅/𐤏𐤋/𐤅
ʻal
and upon 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 20:8 · Word #14
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 HC/R/Sp3ms
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and upon it |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5921-49
and upon him
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction ו + preposition עַל + 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The preposition עַל conveys elevation or position above; with the prefixed conjunction ו it means "and," and the 3ms suffix indicates "him." The rendering preserves the core sense of upward or over-position directed toward a masculine singular referent. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and upon him
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'and upon him' matches the Hebrew and remains contextually accurate. |