עֲלִיָּה
ălîyâh
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "ălîyâh" refers to something elevated or high, such as a staircase or an upper-level room, including rooftop spaces. It can also be used figuratively to describe the sky. Practical uses include describing physical structures like an upper chamber or loft, as well as the act of ascending or going up.
something lofty, i.e. a stair-way; also a second-story room (or even one on the roof); figuratively, the sky
The Hebrew word ălîyâh means "something lofty, i.e. a stair-way; also a second-story room (or even one on the roof); figuratively, the sky," encompassing related ideas including ascent, chamber, going up, loft.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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