Lexicon illi: Uppermost, highest Original Word: עִלִּי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance upper From alah; high; i.e. Comparative -- upper. see HEBREW alah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alah Definition upper NASB Translation upper (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עִלּי] adjective upper; — feminine singular עִלִּית Judges 1:15; plural עִלִיּוֺת Joshua 15:19 (opposed to תַּחְתִּית, תַּחְתִיּוֺת). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root עָלָה (ʿālāh), which means "to ascend" or "to go up."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms, the concept of "high" or "elevated" in the Greek New Testament can be related to terms such as ὑψηλός (hypsēlós, Strong's Greek 5308), which also conveys the idea of height or exaltation. Usage: The word עִלִּי (ʿillî) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe physical height or elevation, as well as metaphorical or comparative superiority. It can refer to physical structures, such as mountains or buildings, or to abstract concepts, such as status or rank. Context: • The term עִלִּי (ʿillî) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often emphasizing the concept of height or superiority. It is used to describe the elevated position of mountains, as seen in passages where the grandeur and majesty of creation are highlighted. Additionally, it can refer to the exalted status of individuals or entities, such as kings or deities, underscoring their authority and preeminence. Forms and Transliterations עִלִּ֔ית עִלִּיּ֔וֹת עליות עלית ‘il·lî·yō·wṯ ‘il·lîṯ ‘illîṯ ‘illîyōwṯ ilLit illiYotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:19 HEB: אֵ֚ת גֻּלֹּ֣ת עִלִּיּ֔וֹת וְאֵ֖ת גֻּלֹּ֥ת NAS: So he gave her the upper springs KJV: And he gave her the upper springs, INT: gave springs her the upper springs and the lower Judges 1:15 2 Occurrences |
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