ʻal — H5922

Definition

preposition

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

1. upon, over, on account of, above, to, against
1. upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of
2. over (with verbs of ruling)
3. above, beyond (in comparison)
4. to, against (of direction)

Usually translated as

upon, in, against, concerning, for, to, of, about, therefore, from, more, on, thereon, why with, fore, into

Origin

(Aramaic) corresponding to H5921

• ʻal (H5921)

Occurrences

ʻal occurs 102 times in 85 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Ezra (26), Daniel (59)

• Ezra 4:8 — Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against (עַל) Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort:
• Ezra 4:11 — This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto (עֲל֔וֹהִי) him, even unto Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time.
• Ezra 4:11 — This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto (עַל) Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time.
• Ezra 4:12 — Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from thee to (עֲלֶ֥ינָא) us are come unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city, and have set up the walls thereof, and joined the foundations.
• Ezra 4:14 — Now because we have maintenance from the king’s palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king’s dishonour, therefore (עַ֨ל) have we sent and certified the king;
• Ezra 4:15 — That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time: for (עַ֨ל) which cause was this city destroyed.
• Ezra 4:17 — Then sent the king an answer unto (עַל) Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.
• Ezra 4:18 — The letter which ye sent unto (עֲלֶ֑ינָא) us hath been plainly read before me.
• Ezra 4:19 — And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against (עַל) kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein.
• Ezra 4:20 — There have been mighty kings also over (עַל) Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.
• Ezra 4:23 — Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes’ letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto (עַל) the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power.
• Ezra 5:1 — Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto (עַל) the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, even unto them.
• Ezra 5:1 — Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, even unto (עֲלֵיהֽוֹן) them.
• Ezra 5:3 — At the same time came to (עֲלֵיה֜וֹן) them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shethar-boznai, and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who hath commanded you to build this house, and to make up this wall?
• Ezra 5:5 — But the eye of their God was upon (עַל) the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this matter.
• Ezra 5:5 — But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning (עַל) this matter.
• Ezra 5:6 — The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shethar-boznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the river, sent unto (עַל) Darius the king:
• Ezra 5:7 — They sent a letter unto (עֲל֑וֹהִי) him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius the king, all peace.
• Ezra 5:15 — And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in (עַל) his place.
• Ezra 5:17 — Now therefore, if it seem good to (עַל) the king, let there be search made in the king’s treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter.
• Ezra 5:17 — Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the king’s treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send his pleasure to (עַל) us concerning this matter.
• Ezra 5:17 — Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the king’s treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning (עֲלֶֽינָא) this matter.
• Ezra 6:7 — Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in (עַל) his place.
• Ezra 6:11 — Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon (עֲלֹ֑הִי); and let his house be made a dunghill for this.
• Ezra 6:11 — Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for (עַל) this.
• Ezra 6:17 — And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundred bullocks, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for (עַל) all Israel, twelve he goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel.
• Ezra 6:18 — And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for (עַל) the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses.
• Ezra 7:14 — Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven counsellors, to enquire concerning (עַל) Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which is in thine hand;
• Ezra 7:17 — That thou mayest buy speedily with this money bullocks, rams, lambs, with their meat offerings and their drink offerings, and offer them upon (עַֽל) the altar of the house of your God which is in Jerusalem.
• Ezra 7:18 — And whatsoever shall seem good to (וְעַל) thee, and to thy brethren, to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do after the will of your God.
• Ezra 7:18 — And whatsoever shall seem good to thee, and to (עֲלָ֨ךְ) thy brethren, to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do after the will of your God.
• Ezra 7:23 — Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against (עַל) the realm of the king and his sons?
• Ezra 7:24 — Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon (עֲלֵיהֹֽם) them.
• Daniel 2:10 — The Chaldeans answered before the king, and said, There is not a man upon (עַל) the earth that can shew the king’s matter: therefore there is no king, lord, nor ruler, that asked such things at any magician, or astrologer, or Chaldean.
• Daniel 2:15 — He answered and said to Arioch the king’s captain, Why (עַל) is the decree so hasty from the king? Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.
• Daniel 2:18 — That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning (עַל) this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
• Daniel 2:24 — Therefore Daniel went in unto (עַל) Arioch, whom the king had ordained to destroy the wise men of Babylon: he went and said thus unto him; Destroy not the wise men of Babylon: bring me in before the king, and I will shew unto the king the interpretation.
• Daniel 2:28 — But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon (עַֽל) thy bed, are these;
• Daniel 2:29 — As for thee, O king, thy thoughts came into thy mind upon (עַל) thy bed, what should come to pass hereafter: and he that revealeth secrets maketh known to thee what shall come to pass.
• Daniel 2:30 — But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes (עַל) that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart.
• Daniel 2:34 — Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon (עַל) his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces.
• Daniel 2:46 — Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon (עַל) his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours unto him.
• Daniel 2:48 — Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over (עַ֖ל) the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.
• Daniel 2:48 — Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over (עַ֖ל) all the wise men of Babylon.
• Daniel 2:49 — Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, over (עַ֤ל) the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.
• Daniel 3:12 — There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over (עַל) the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
• Daniel 3:12 — There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men, O king, have not regarded (עֲלָ֤ךְ) thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
• Daniel 3:16 — Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in (עַל) this matter.
• Daniel 3:19 — Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against (עַל) Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego: therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace one seven times more than it was wont to be heated.
• Daniel 3:19 — Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego: therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace one seven times more (עַ֛ל) than it was wont to be heated.