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Lexicon :: Strong's H4609 - maʿălâ

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מַעֲלָה
Transliteration
maʿălâ
Pronunciation
mah-al-aw'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 1624L,1624m

Strong’s Definitions

מַעֲלָה maʻălâh, mah-al-aw'; feminine of H4608; elevation, i.e. the act (literally, a journey to a higher place, figuratively, a thought arising), or (concretely) the condition (literally, a step or grade-mark, figuratively, a superiority of station); specifically a climactic progression (in certain Psalms):—things that come up, (high) degree, deal, go up, stair, step, story.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 47x

The KJV translates Strong's H4609 in the following manner: degree (25x), steps (11x), stairs (5x), dial (2x), by (1x), come (1x), stories (1x), go up (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 47x
The KJV translates Strong's H4609 in the following manner: degree (25x), steps (11x), stairs (5x), dial (2x), by (1x), come (1x), stories (1x), go up (1x).

  1. what comes up, thoughts

  2. step, stair

    1. step, stair

    2. steps (of sundial)

    3. stories (of heaven)

    4. ascent

    5. song of ascent

      1. to the three great pilgrim feasts (Psalm titles)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
מַעֲלָה maʻălâh, mah-al-aw'; feminine of H4608; elevation, i.e. the act (literally, a journey to a higher place, figuratively, a thought arising), or (concretely) the condition (literally, a step or grade-mark, figuratively, a superiority of station); specifically a climactic progression (in certain Psalms):—things that come up, (high) degree, deal, go up, stair, step, story.
STRONGS H4609: Abbreviations
† I. [מַעֲלָה] noun feminine what comes up; — plural construct מַעֲלוֺת רוּחֲכֶם Ezekiel 11:5, i.e. your thoughts.

II. מַעֲלָה 46 noun feminine step, stair; — מ׳ Ezra 7:9; 1 Chronicles 17:17; plural מַעֲלוֺת Isaiah 38:8 +, suffix מַעֲלֹתָו֯ Amos 9:6, etc.; —
1. step, stair of temple Ezekiel 40:6 + 5 times [in Ezekiel] 40, and temple porch Ezekiel 40:49; of altar Exodus 20:26 (E) (forbidden, compare RSOTJC xii, n. l; 2nd ed. 358) Ezekiel 43:17 (prescribed); of house 2 Kings 9:13, of throne 1 Kings 10:19, 20; 2 Chronicles 9:18, 19; to the city of David Nehemiah 3:15; Nehemiah 12:37.
2. steps (forming sun-dial, compare DiIs) 2 Kings 20:9 (twice in verse); 2 Kings 20:10 (twice in verse); 2 Kings 20:11 (3 times in verse) = Isaiah 38:8 (5 times in verse).
3. stories of heaven Amos 9:6.
4. ascent, מִבָּבֶל Ezra 7:9.
5. (ל)הַמַּעֲלוֺת שִׁיר song of ascents, to the three great pilgrim feasts, i.e. to be sung on way up to Jerusalem, titles of Psalm 120-134 + Psalm 84:6 We and others — כְּתוֺר האדם המעלה 1 Chronicles 17:17 is corrupt, see Commentaries on the passage (and on || 2 Samuel 7:19).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Exodus

20:26

2 Samuel

7:19

1 Kings

10:19; 10:20

2 Kings

9:13; 20:9; 20:10; 20:11

1 Chronicles

17:17; 17:17

2 Chronicles

9:18; 9:19

Ezra

7:9; 7:9

Nehemiah

3:15; 12:37

Psalms

84:6; 120; 121; 122; 123; 124; 125; 126; 127; 128; 129; 130; 131; 132; 133; 134

Isaiah

38:8; 38:8

Ezekiel

11:5; 40:6; 40:49; 43:17

Amos

9:6; 9:6

H4609

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Strong's Number H4609 matches the Hebrew מַעֲלָה (maʿălâ),
which occurs 48 times in 40 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 20:26

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 20:26 - Thou shalt not go up to my altar by steps, that thou mayest not uncover thy nakedness upon it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJos 10:10 - And the Lord struck them with terror before the children of Israel; and the Lord destroyed them with a great slaughter at Gabaon; and they pursued them by the way of the going up of Oronin, and they smote them to Azeca and to Makeda.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:19 - The throne had six steps, and calves in bold relief to the throne behind it, and side-pieces on either hand of the place of the seat, and two lions standing by the side-pieces,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:20 - and twelve lions standing there on the six steps on either side: it was not so done in any other kingdom.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 9:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 9:13 - And when they heard it, they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the [fn]top of the stairs, and blew with the trumpet, and said, Ju [fn]is king.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:9 - And Esaias said, This is the sign from the Lord, that the Lord will perform the word which he has spoken, the shadow of the dial shall advance ten degrees: or if it should go back ten degrees this would also be the sign.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:10 - And Ezekias said, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return ten degrees backward [fn]on the dial.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:11 - And Esaias the prophet cried to the Lord: and the shadow returned back ten degrees on the dial.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 17:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 17:17 - And these things were little in thy sight, O God: thou hast also spoken concerning the house of thy servant for a long time to come, and thou hast looked upon me as a man looks upon his fellow, and hast exalted me, O Lord God.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:18 - And there were six steps to the throne, riveted with gold, and elbows on either side of the seat of the throne, and two lions standing by the elbows:

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:19 - and twelve lions standing there on the six steps on each side. There was not the like in any other kingdom.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 7:9

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 7:9 - For in the first day of the first month he began the going up from Babylon, and in the first day of the fifth month they came to Jerusalem, for the good hand of his God was upon him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 3:15 - But Solomon the son of Choleze repaired the gate of the fountain, the ruler of part of Maspha; he built it, and covered it, and set up its doors and its bars, and the wall of the pool of the skins by the meadow of the king, and as far as the steps that lead down from the city of David.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 12:37

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 12:37 - at the gate, to praise before them, and they went up by the steps of the city of David, in the ascent of the wall, above the house of David, even to the water-gate

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 120:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 120:1 - (LXX 119:1) A Song of Degrees. In mine affliction I cried to the Lord, and he hearkened to me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 121:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 121:1 - (LXX 120:1) A Song of Degrees. I lifted up mine eyes to the mountains, whence my help shall come.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 122:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 122:1 - (LXX 121:1) A Song of Degrees. I was glad when they said to me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 123:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 123:1 - (LXX 122:1) A Song of Degrees. Unto thee who dwellest in heaven have I lifted up mine eyes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 124:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 124:1 - (LXX 123:1) A Song of Degrees. If it had not been that the Lord was among us, let Israel now say;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 125:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 125:1 - (LXX 124:1) A Song of Degrees. They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Sion: he that dwells in Jerusalem shall never be moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 126:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 126:1 - (LXX 125:1) A Song of Degrees. When the Lord turned the captivity of Sion, we became as comforted ones.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 127:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 127:1 - (LXX 126:1) A Song of Degrees. Except the Lord build the house, they that build labour in vain: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman watches in vain.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 128:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 128:1 - (LXX 127:1) A Song of Degrees. Blessed are all they that fear the Lord; who walk in his ways.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 129:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 129:1 - (LXX 128:1) A Song of Degrees. Many a time have they warred against me from my youth, let Israel now say:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 130:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 130:1 - (LXX 129:1) A Song of Degrees. Out of the depths have I cried to thee, O Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 131:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 131:1 - (LXX 130:1) [fn]A Song of Degrees. O Lord, my heart is not exalted, neither have mine eyes been haughtily raised: neither have I exercised myself in great matters, nor in things too wonderful for me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 132:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 132:1 - (LXX 131:1) A Song of Degrees. Lord, remember David, and all his meekness:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 133:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 133:1 - (LXX 132:1) [fn]A Song of Degrees. See now! what is so good, or what so pleasant, as for brethren to dwell together?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 134:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 134:1 - (LXX 133:1) A Song of Degrees. Behold now, bless ye the Lord, all the servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 38:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 38:8 - behold, I will turn back the shadow of the degrees of the dial by which ten degrees on the house of thy father the sun has gone down—I will turn back the sun the ten degrees; so the sun went back the ten degrees by which the shadow had gone down.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 11:5

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 11:5 - And the Spirit of the Lord fell upon me, and said to me, say; Thus saith the Lord; Thus have ye said, O house of Israel: and I know the devices of your spirit.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:6 - And he entered by seven steps into the gate that looks eastward, and he measured across the porch of the gate equal to the reed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:22

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:22 - And its windows, and its porches, and its palm-trees, were according to the dimensions of the gate looking eastward; and they went up to it by seven steps; and the porches were within.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:26

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:26 - And it had seven steps, and porches within: and it had palm-trees on the posts, one on one side, and one on the other side.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:31

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:31 - from the porch to the outer court: and there were palm-trees to the post thereof, and eight steps.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:34

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:34 - And there were porches opening into the inner court, and palm-trees on the posts on this side and on that side: and it had eight steps.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:37

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:37 - And its porches were toward the inner court; and there were palm-trees to the posts on this side and on that side: and it had eight steps.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:49

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:49 - And the length of the porch was twenty cubits, and the breadth twelve cubits; and they went up to it by ten steps; and there were pillars to the porch, one on this side and one on that side.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 43:17

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 43:17 - And the mercy-seat shall be fourteen cubits in length, by fourteen cubits in breadth on its four sides; and there shall be a border to it carried round about it of half a cubit; and the rim of it shall be a cubit round about; and the steps thereof looking eastward.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 9:6 - It is he that builds his ascent up to the sky, and establishes his promise on the earth; who calls the water of the sea, and pours it out on the face of the earth; the Lord Almighty is his name.
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