Strong's Lexicon alah: Oath, curse Original Word: אָלָה Word Origin: Derived from the root אָלָה (alah), which means to swear or to curse. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3727 (horkos): Oath - G685 (ara): Curse Usage: The Hebrew word "alah" primarily refers to an oath or a curse. It is used in the context of a solemn promise or a binding agreement, often invoking divine retribution if the terms are violated. In the biblical narrative, "alah" can denote both the positive aspect of an oath and the negative implications of a curse. It is a term that underscores the seriousness and sacredness of one's word or promise, especially in relation to covenants and agreements. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, oaths and curses were significant components of legal and religious life. An oath was a formal declaration, often made in the presence of God, to affirm truthfulness or commitment. Breaking an oath was considered a grave offense, as it not only violated human trust but also disrespected the divine witness. Curses, on the other hand, were invoked as a form of divine justice against those who broke covenants or acted unjustly. The concept of "alah" reflects the ancient understanding of words as powerful and binding, with the potential to invoke divine action. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alah Definition an oath NASB Translation adjuration (1), curse (12), curses (6), oath (13). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָלָה noun feminine oath Genesis 26:28 +; suffix אָלָתִי, אָלָתוֺ Genesis 24:11 + (4 t.); plural אָלוֺת Deuteronomy 29:20 + (4 t). 1 oath in testimony Leviticus 5:1; Numbers 5:21 (twice in verse) (P) Proverbs 29:23; בא באלה come into an oath Nehemiah 10:30; הביא באלה bring into an oath Ezekiel 17:13; נשׂא אלה 1 Kings 8:31 ( = 2 Chronicles 6:22). 2 oath of convenant Genesis 24:41 (twice in verse); Genesis 26:28 (J) Deuteronomy 29:11; Deuteronomy 29:13; בזה אלה despise an oath Ezekiel 16:59; Ezekiel 17:16,18,19. 3 curse (a) from God Numbers 5:23 (P) Deuteronomy 29:18; Deuteronomy 29:19; Deuteronomy 29:20; Deuteronomy 30:7; 2Chronicles 34:24; Isaiah 24:6; Jeremiah 23:10; Daniel 9:11; Zechariah 5:3; (b) from men Job 31:30; Psalm 10:7; Psalm 59:13. 4 execration in the phrase היה לאלה become an execration Numbers 5:27 (P) Jeremiah 29:18; Jeremiah 42:18; Jeremiah 44:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance curse, cursing, execration, oath, swearing From 'alah; an imprecation -- curse, cursing, execration, oath, swearing. see HEBREW 'alah Forms and Transliterations אָ֣לָת֔וֹ אָֽלָתִי֙ אָל֣וֹת אָלָ֔ה אָלָ֖ה אָלָ֛ה אָלָ֤ה אָלָ֥ה אָלָה֙ אלה אלות אלתו אלתי בְּאָלָ֔ה בְּאָלָ֣ה באלה הָ֣אָלָ֔ה הָֽאָלָ֔ה הָֽאָלָ֜ה הָאָל֖וֹת הָאָלָ֖ה הָאָלָ֣ה הָאָלָה֒ הָאָלֹ֥ת הָאָלוֹת֙ האלה האלות האלת וּבְאָלָת֑וֹ וּמֵאָלָ֖ה ובאלתו ומאלה לְאָלָ֖ה לְאָלָ֣ה לְאָלָ֤ה לְאָלָ֥ה לְהַֽאֲלֹת֑וֹ לאלה להאלתו מֵאָ֣לָתִ֔י מֵאָלָתִֽי׃ מאלתי מאלתי׃ ’ā·lā·ṯî ’ā·lā·ṯōw ’ā·lāh ’ā·lō·wṯ ’ālāh ’ālāṯî ’ālāṯōw ’ālōwṯ aLah alaTi alaTo aLot bə’ālāh bə·’ā·lāh beaLah hā’ālāh hā’ālōṯ hā’ālōwṯ hā·’ā·lāh hā·’ā·lō·wṯ hā·’ā·lōṯ haaLah haaLot lə’ālāh lə·’ā·lāh lə·ha·’ă·lō·ṯōw leaLah ləha’ălōṯōw lehaaloTo mê’ālāṯî mê·’ā·lā·ṯî meAlaTi ū·ḇə·’ā·lā·ṯōw ū·mê·’ā·lāh ūḇə’ālāṯōw ūmê’ālāh umeaLah uvealaToLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 24:41 HEB: אָ֤ז תִּנָּקֶה֙ מֵאָ֣לָתִ֔י כִּ֥י תָב֖וֹא NAS: you will be free from my oath, when KJV: Then shalt thou be clear from [this] my oath, when thou comest INT: then will be free my oath when come Genesis 24:41 Genesis 26:28 Leviticus 5:1 Numbers 5:21 Numbers 5:21 Numbers 5:23 Numbers 5:27 Deuteronomy 29:12 Deuteronomy 29:14 Deuteronomy 29:19 Deuteronomy 29:20 Deuteronomy 29:21 Deuteronomy 30:7 1 Kings 8:31 1 Kings 8:31 2 Chronicles 6:22 2 Chronicles 6:22 2 Chronicles 34:24 Nehemiah 10:29 Job 31:30 Psalm 10:7 Psalm 59:12 Proverbs 29:24 Isaiah 24:6 36 Occurrences |
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