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harel: "Mountain of God"

Original Word: הַרְאֵל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: har'el
Pronunciation: har-ale'
Phonetic Spelling: (har-ale')
Definition: "Mountain of God"
Meaning: mount of God, the altar of burnt-offering

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
altar

From har and 'el; mount of God; figuratively, the altar of burnt-offering -- altar. Compare 'ariy'el.

see HEBREW har

see HEBREW 'el

see HEBREW 'ariy'el

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
another reading for ariel, q.v.

Brown-Driver-Briggs
הַרְאֵל Ezekiel 43:15 see אֲרִאֵיל below II. ארה.



Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: הַר (har) meaning "mount" or "mountain" and אֵל (el) meaning "God."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for הַרְאֵל (Har'el) in the Strong's Greek Concordance. However, related concepts of altars and sacrifices can be found in Greek terms such as θυσιαστήριον (thysiastērion • G2379), meaning "altar," which is used in the New Testament to describe places of sacrifice and worship.

Usage: The term הַרְאֵל (Har'el) is used in the context of the altar of burnt-offering, symbolizing a sacred place dedicated to God. It is a term that reflects the holiness and divine purpose of the altar within the temple.

Context: • The term הַרְאֵל (Har'el) appears in the context of the temple's altar, specifically in Ezekiel 43:15-16. In these verses, the altar is described as the "mount of God," emphasizing its significance as a place where offerings are made to the Lord. The altar is a central element in the worship practices of ancient Israel, serving as the site for sacrifices and burnt offerings, which were integral to maintaining the covenant relationship between God and His people.
• Ezekiel 43:15-16 (BSB): "The altar hearth shall be four cubits high, and four horns shall project upward from the hearth. The altar hearth shall be twelve cubits long and twelve cubits wide, with four equal sides."
• The use of הַרְאֵל (Har'el) underscores the altar's role as a divine meeting place, where the physical and spiritual realms intersect. It is a place of atonement, worship, and communion with God, reflecting the broader theological themes of holiness, sacrifice, and divine presence.

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