מֵ/עָלֵֽי/נוּ
𐤌/𐤏𐤋𐤉/𐤍𐤅
ʻal
from us
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.
Jeremiah 21:2 · Word #19
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/R/Sp1cp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | from us |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5921-34
from over us
| Morphological Notes | Preposition מִן (from) prefixed to עַל (upon/over) with 1cp pronominal suffix -נוּ (us). |
| Rendering Rationale | The preposition עַל conveys elevation or position above; with the prefixed מִן it denotes movement or removal "from above/over." The 1st person common plural suffix -נוּ adds "us," yielding "from over us." |
View full lexicon entry for H5921 →
SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
from over us
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 captures both the spatial nuance and grammatical structure; the phrase in context refers to removal of the threat from above/over the people. |