Strong's H4609 · Hebrew
מַעֲלָה
maʻălâh · /mah-al-aw'/
Definition
elevation, i.e. the act (literally, a journey to a higher place, figuratively, a thought arising), or (concretely) the condition (literally, a step or grademark, figuratively, a superiority of station); specifically a climactic progression (in certain Psalms)
KJV: things that come up, (high) degree, deal, go up, stair, step, story.
Root / derivation: feminine of H4608 (מַעֲלֶה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַעֲלָה across 39 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
39 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus1 verse
1 Kings2 verses
The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round behind: and there were stays on either side on the place of the seat, and two lions stood beside the stays. behind: Heb. on the hinder part thereof stays: Heb. hands
1 Kings 10:20And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps: there was not the like made in any kingdom. the like: Heb. so
2 Kings4 verses
Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs, and blew with trumpets, saying, Jehu is king. is king: Heb. reigneth
2 Kings 20:9And Isaiah said, This sign shalt thou have of the LORD, that the LORD will do the thing that he hath spoken: shall the shadow go forward ten degrees, or go back ten degrees?
2 Kings 20:10And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees.
2 Kings 20:11And Isaiah the prophet cried unto the LORD: and he brought the shadow ten degrees backward, by which it had gone down in the dial of Ahaz. dial: Heb. degrees
2 Chronicles2 verses
And there were six steps to the throne, with a footstool of gold, which were fastened to the throne, and stays on each side of the sitting place, and two lions standing by the stays: stays: Heb. hands
2 Chronicles 9:19And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps. There was not the like made in any kingdom.
Nehemiah2 verses
But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king's garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David.
Nehemiah 12:37And at the fountain gate, which was over against them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the going up of the wall, above the house of David, even unto the water gate eastward.
Psalms15 verses
A Song of degrees. In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.
Psalms 121:1A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. I will: or, Shall I lift up mine eyes to the hills? whence should my help come?
Psalms 122:1A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
Psalms 123:1A Song of degrees. Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.
Psalms 124:1A Song of degrees of David. If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;
Psalms 125:1A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
Psalms 126:1A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. turned: Heb. returned the returning
Psalms 127:1A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. for: or, of Solomon that: Heb. that are builders of it in it
Psalms 128:1A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
Psalms 129:1A Song of degrees. Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say: Many: or, Much
Psalms 130:1A Song of degrees. Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.
Psalms 131:1A Song of degrees of David. LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. exercise: Heb. walk high: Heb. wonderful
Psalms 132:1A Song of degrees. LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions:
Psalms 133:1A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! together: Heb. even together
Psalms 134:1A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.
Ezekiel9 verses
And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and said unto me, Speak; Thus saith the LORD; Thus have ye said, O house of Israel: for I know the things that come into your mind, every one of them.
Ezekiel 40:6Then came he unto the gate which looketh toward the east, and went up the stairs thereof, and measured the threshold of the gate, which was one reed broad; and the other threshold of the gate, which was one reed broad. which looketh: Heb. whose face was the way toward the east
Ezekiel 40:22And their windows, and their arches, and their palm trees, were after the measure of the gate that looketh toward the east; and they went up unto it by seven steps; and the arches thereof were before them.
Ezekiel 40:26And there were seven steps to go up to it, and the arches thereof were before them: and it had palm trees, one on this side, and another on that side, upon the posts thereof.
Ezekiel 40:31And the arches thereof were toward the utter court; and palm trees were upon the posts thereof: and the going up to it had eight steps.
Ezekiel 40:34And the arches thereof were toward the outward court; and palm trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side: and the going up to it had eight steps.
Ezekiel 40:37And the posts thereof were toward the utter court; and palm trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side: and the going up to it had eight steps.
Ezekiel 40:49The length of the porch was twenty cubits, and the breadth eleven cubits; and he brought me by the steps whereby they went up to it: and there were pillars by the posts, one on this side, and another on that side.
Ezekiel 43:17And the settle shall be fourteen cubits long and fourteen broad in the four squares thereof; and the border about it shall be half a cubit; and the bottom thereof shall be a cubit about; and his stairs shall look toward the east.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4609 (maʻălâh) mean?
elevation, i.e. the act (literally, a journey to a higher place, figuratively, a thought arising), or (concretely) the condition (literally, a step or grademark, figuratively, a superiority of station); specifically a climactic progression (in certain Psalms)
How many times does H4609 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4609 (מַעֲלָה) appears in 39 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “degrees.”
How is maʻălâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4609 is rendered as “degrees” (24×), “steps” (11×), “stairs” (5×), “dial” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word מַעֲלָה come from?
feminine of H4608 (מַעֲלֶה);