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עַל H5920
H5920 is the Hebrew word עַל, transliterated ʻal and said al. The King James Version most often renders it above.
What it means
properly, the top; specifically, the highest (i.e. God); also (adverb) aloft, to Jehovah.
Where it comes from
from H5927 (עָלָה).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: above, high, most High.
Verses using עַל
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Genesis 49:25 · KJV
Even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee; and by the Almighty, who shall bless thee with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that lieth under, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb:
2 Samuel 23:1 · KJV
Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,
Psalm 50:4 · KJV
He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.
Hosea 7:16 · KJV
They return, but not to the most High: they are like a deceitful bow: their princes shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue: this shall be their derision in the land of Egypt.
Hosea 11:7 · KJV
And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.
Common questions
What does Strong's H5920 mean?
H5920 is the Hebrew word עַל (ʻal), meaning properly, the top; specifically, the highest (i.e. God); also (adverb) aloft, to Jehovah.
How is H5920 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it above (2 times), most high (2 times), high (1 time).
How many times does H5920 appear in the Bible?
עַל (ʻal) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5920 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H5927 (עָלָה).
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