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עֲלִילִיָּה

𐤏𐤋𐤉𐤋𐤉𐤄

ʻălîylîyâh

H5950 noun

SILEX Entry

Root ע-ל-ל to do, to act, to perform

Definition

A deed, act, or work, often emphasizing a notable or significant accomplishment. In some contexts, particularly poetic or liturgical, it can carry the implication of an extraordinary or wondrous act. The word generally refers to the actions performed, whether by humans or attributed to the deity, and may carry a connotation of admirable, noteworthy, or intentional activity.

Semantic Range

deed, act, notable deed, work, accomplishment, act of significance, wondrous deed (in poetic/liturgical contexts)

Root / Etymology

From the root עָלַל (ע-ל-ל), meaning 'to do, to act, to perform.' The feminine noun form עֲלִילִיָּה is a derivative of עֲלִילָה (work, deed, act), with the extended ending -יָה possibly reflecting a more intensive or poetic form. The root is also found in other nouns conveying the idea of acting or doing.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In biblical usage, עֲלִילִיָּה is a relatively rare term, appearing in highly poetic texts (e.g., Psalms 28:4; 28:5; 99:8), consistently in parallel with other words for deeds or works. Its usage often highlights the greatness or particular significance of the acts described—such as God's wondrous works or the deeds of humans being weighed or repaid accordingly. While some traditional translations reflect a sense of 'miracle' or 'miraculous deed,' a strictly miraculous meaning is not always justified by the context and should not be assumed in every instance. The word overlaps with עֲלִילָה (H5949) in meaning but is distinguished by its poetic register and occasional use in liturgical praise of the deity's mighty acts. There are no clear shifts in meaning between Israelite and post-exilic periods, but the context of use (poetry, praise, or judgment) shapes its connotation. English translations often use 'deed,' 'work,' or 'act,' but these may not fully convey the term's elevated or admiring nuance in some passages.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

for עֲלִילָה; (miraculous) execution; work.

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Root Family

עלל (ʿ-l-l) — to do, to act, to perform

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H4606 מֵעָל from sunset-enterings-of
H4611 מַעֲלָל in his deeds
H5931 עִלָּה contrived pretext
H5943 עִלַּי the Exalted One
H5948 עֲלִיל refining crucible

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H5950-01 הָ/עֲלִֽילִיָּ֑ה haaliliyah HTd/Ncfsa in deed notable deed 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H5950-01 Jeremiah 32:19 הָ/עֲלִֽילִיָּ֑ה haaliliyah HTd/Ncfsa in deed notable deed
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