עָלֶ֣י/ךָ
𐤏𐤋𐤉/𐤊
ʻal
for yourself
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.
Genesis 38:29 · Word #10
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. |
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | for yourself |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5921-14
upon you
| Morphological Notes | Preposition עַל with 2nd person masculine singular pronominal suffix |
| Rendering Rationale | The preposition derives from the root conveying ascent or elevation, expressing a position over or above. The 2nd person masculine singular suffix is preserved as "you," yielding "upon you" as a direct elevation-based relation. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
for yourself
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'for yourself' reflects עָלֶיךָ in the idiomatic sense of result or benefit, matching context over literal 'upon you'. Adjusted for idiomatic English in the birth narrative. |