עַ֨ל
𐤏𐤋
ʻal
on account of
A preposition in Aramaic indicating spatial, figurative, or causal relationships, most fundamentally expressing the idea of elevation, position above, or resting upon something. It covers a range of semantic relationships including location or direction ('on, upon, over'), opposition or confrontation ('against'), causation or purpose ('concerning, because of'), and agency or instrumentality ('by, through'). The preposition is versatile and must be understood according to context, with 'downward aspect' when used negatively or adversarially.
Ezra 4:15 · Word #25
Lexicon H5922
| Lemma | עַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʻal |
| Strong's | H5922 |
| Definition | A preposition in Aramaic indicating spatial, figurative, or causal relationships, most fundamentally expressing the idea of elevation, position above, or resting upon something. It covers a range of semantic relationships including location or direction ('on, upon, over'), opposition or confrontation ('against'), causation or purpose ('concerning, because of'), and agency or instrumentality ('by, through'). The preposition is versatile and must be understood according to context, with 'downward aspect' when used negatively or adversarially. |
Morphology AR
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | on account of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5922-01
upon / over
| Morphological Notes | Preposition; invariant form; no gender, number, or pronominal suffix in this instance. |
| Rendering Rationale | The preposition derives from the root meaning "to ascend, be high," and fundamentally conveys elevation or position above something. "Upon / over" preserves this core vertical and extended relational sense without importing specific contextual nuances. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
on account of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Upon / over' does not fit this context conveying reason or cause; 'on account of' is the idiomatic prepositional sense required here. |