עָלֶֽי/הָ
𐤏𐤋𐤉/𐤄
ʻal
are 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.
Exodus 8:17 · Word #24
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 | are 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)
are upon it
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Upon her' (P1) is unclear in English; 'her' refers to the ground. In context, 'are upon it' makes the referent clear and preserves the prepositional phrase. |