עֲלֵי/הֶֽן
𐤏𐤋𐤉/𐤄𐤍
ʻal
on 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.
Zechariah 11:5 · Word #14
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/Sp3fp
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | on them |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5921-13
upon them (fem.)
| Morphological Notes | Preposition עַל with 3rd person feminine plural pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The preposition derives from the root meaning "to ascend" and conveys the sense of being elevated over or resting upon. The 3rd person feminine plural suffix is preserved as "them (fem.)," maintaining both number and gender. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
them
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Shortened 'upon them (fem.)' to 'them' as 'spare them' is the typical English idiom for this construction and the feminine is contextually clear from the word order and previous references; 'upon' is unnecessary in English here. |