Strong's Lexicon allah: Oath, curse Original Word: אַלָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root אָלָה (alah), meaning "to swear" or "to curse." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3727 (horkos): An oath, a solemn promise. - G1943 (eporkeō): To swear falsely, to perjure oneself. Usage: The Hebrew word "allah" primarily refers to an oath or a solemn promise, often invoking a curse upon oneself if the promise is broken. It is used in contexts where a binding agreement is made, and the seriousness of the commitment is underscored by the potential consequences of breaking it. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, oaths were significant in both religious and social contexts. They were often made in the name of God, reflecting the belief that God was a witness to the promise and would hold the oath-taker accountable. Oaths served as a means of establishing trust and ensuring honesty in agreements, whether in personal relationships, legal matters, or covenantal commitments. The invocation of a curse as part of an oath underscored the gravity of the commitment and the severe consequences of failing to uphold it. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an oak NASB Translation oak (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַלָּה noun feminine oak (compare אַלּוֺן, but ᵐ5 here τερέμινθος) only Joshua 24:26 the oak which is in the sanctuary of ׳י; read however perhaps אֵלָה, terebinth (see I. אֵלָה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance oak A variation of 'elah -- oak. see HEBREW 'elah Forms and Transliterations הָֽאַלָּ֔ה האלה hā’allāh hā·’al·lāh haalLahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 24:26 HEB: שָּׁ֔ם תַּ֚חַת הָֽאַלָּ֔ה אֲשֶׁ֖ר בְּמִקְדַּ֥שׁ NAS: under the oak that was by the sanctuary KJV: and set it up there under an oak, that [was] by the sanctuary INT: there under the oak that was sanctuary 1 Occurrence |
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