מַעֲלָה
maălâh
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "maălâh" primarily refers to elevation, either as an action (like traveling to a higher place or a rising thought) or as a condition (such as a physical step or a figurative position of superiority). It can also describe a climactic progression, particularly in certain Psalms. The term is associated with concepts of ascent, steps, or levels, both literal and metaphorical.
elevation, i.e. the act (literally, a journey to a higher place, figuratively, a thought arising), or (concretely) the condition (literally, a step or grademark, figuratively, a superiority of station); specifically a climactic progression (in certai
The Hebrew word maălâh means "elevation, i.e. the act (literally, a journey to a higher place, figuratively, a thought arising), or (concretely) the condition (literally, a step or grademark, figuratively, a superiority of station); specifically a climactic progression (in certai," encompassing related ideas including things that come up, degree, deal, go up.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
Word DNA
Origin
This word acts as a root form.
Meaning Layers
This word carries distinct senses across different contexts.
Did this word study enrich your reading or teaching? Lemmalink is entirely funded by users like you. Help us keep this tool free and open for the global church.