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עֲלִיל H5948
H5948 is the Hebrew word עֲלִיל, transliterated ʻălîyl and said al-eel'. The King James Version most often renders it furnace.
What it means
probably a crucible (as working over the metal).
Where it comes from
from H5953 (עָלַל) in the sense of completing.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: furnace.
Verses using עֲלִיל
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Psalm 12:6 · KJV
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Common questions
What does Strong's H5948 mean?
H5948 is the Hebrew word עֲלִיל (ʻălîyl), meaning probably a crucible (as working over the metal).
How is H5948 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it furnace (1 time).
How many times does H5948 appear in the Bible?
עֲלִיל (ʻălîyl) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5948 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H5953 (עָלַל) in the sense of completing.
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