Strong's H5931 · Hebrew
עִלָּה
ʻillâh · /il-law'/
Definition
a pretext (as arising artificially)
KJV: occasion.
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) feminine from a root corresponding to H5927 (עָלָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עִלָּה across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Daniel2 verses
Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
Daniel 6:5Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5931 (ʻillâh) mean?
a pretext (as arising artificially)
How many times does H5931 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5931 (עִלָּה) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “occasion.”
How is ʻillâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5931 is rendered as “occasion” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word עִלָּה come from?
(Aramaic) feminine from a root corresponding to H5927 (עָלָה);