Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H4608

Strong's H4608 · Hebrew

מַעֲלֶה

maʻăleh · /mah-al-eh'/

Number
H4608
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מַעֲלֶה
Transliteration
maʻăleh
Pronunciation
mah-al-eh'
KJV occurrences
18 verses

Definition

an elevation, i.e. (concretely) acclivity or platform; abstractly (the relation or state) a rise or (figuratively) priority

KJV: ascent, before, chiefest, cliff, that goeth up, going up, hill, mounting up, stairs.

Root / derivation: from H5927 (עָלָה);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַעֲלֶה across 18 verses.

up11×
ascent2×
before1×
chiefest1×
cliff1×
hill1×
stairs1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

18 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Numbers1 verse
Joshua3 verses
Judges2 verses
1 Samuel1 verse
2 Samuel1 verse
2 Kings1 verse
2 Chronicles2 verses
Nehemiah2 verses
Isaiah1 verse
Jeremiah1 verse
Ezekiel3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H4608 (maʻăleh) mean?

an elevation, i.e. (concretely) acclivity or platform; abstractly (the relation or state) a rise or (figuratively) priority

How many times does H4608 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H4608 (מַעֲלֶה) appears in 18 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “up.”

How is maʻăleh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H4608 is rendered as “up” (11×), “ascent” (2×), “before” (1×), “chiefest” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word מַעֲלֶה come from?

from H5927 (עָלָה);