עֲלֵי/הֶ֛ם
𐤏𐤋𐤉/𐤄𐤌
ʻal
to them
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 49:29 · Word #11
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/Sp3mp
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to them |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5921-12
upon them
| Morphological Notes | Preposition עַל with 3rd person masculine plural pronominal suffix |
| Rendering Rationale | The preposition עַל fundamentally conveys elevation or position above; with the 3rd person masculine plural suffix, it becomes 'upon them,' preserving both the upward/spatial core and the plural masculine object. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
unto them
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed to 'unto them' to capture the prepositional nuance of 'עֲלֵיהֶם' in this context (directed at them) rather than a physical position as 'upon them.' |