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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 50 times in 40 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 20:26

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 20:26 - And you shall not go up by steps to my altar, that your nakedness be not exposed on it.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 10:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 10:10 - And the LORD threw them into a panic before Israel, who[fn] struck them with a great blow at Gibeon and chased them by the way of the ascent of Beth-horon and struck them as far as Azekah and Makkedah.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:19 - The throne had six steps, and the throne had a round top,[fn] and on each side of the seat were armrests and two lions standing beside the armrests,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:20 - while twelve lions stood there, one on each end of a step on the six steps. The like of it was never made in any kingdom.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 9:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 9:13 - Then in haste every man of them took his garment and put it under him on the bare[fn] steps, and they blew the trumpet and proclaimed, “Jehu is king.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 20:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:9 - And Isaiah said, “This shall be the sign to you from the LORD, that the LORD will do the thing that he has promised: shall the shadow go forward ten steps, or go back ten steps?”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 20:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:10 - And Hezekiah answered, “It is an easy thing for the shadow to lengthen ten steps. Rather let the shadow go back ten steps.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 20:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:11 - And Isaiah the prophet called to the LORD, and he brought the shadow back ten steps, by which it had gone down on the steps of Ahaz.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 17:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 17:17 - And this was a small thing in your eyes, O God. You have also spoken of your servant’s house for a great while to come, and have shown me future generations,[fn] O LORD God!

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 9:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:18 - The throne had six steps and a footstool of gold, which were attached to the throne, and on each side of the seat were armrests and two lions standing beside the armrests,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 9:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:19 - while twelve lions stood there, one on each end of a step on the six steps. Nothing like it was ever made for any kingdom.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ezr 7:9

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 7:9 - For on the first day of the first month he began to go up from Babylonia, and on the first day of the fifth month he came to Jerusalem, for the good hand of his God was on him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 3:15

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 3:15 - And Shallum the son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah, repaired the Fountain Gate. He rebuilt it and covered it and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars. And he built the wall of the Pool of Shelah of the king’s garden, as far as the stairs that go down from the city of David.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 12:37

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 12:37 - At the Fountain Gate they went up straight before them by the stairs of the city of David, at the ascent of the wall, above the house of David, to the Water Gate on the east.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 120:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 120:1 - A Song of Ascents.
In my distress I called to the LORD,
and he answered me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 121:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 121:1 - A Song of Ascents.
I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 122:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 122:1 - A Song of Ascents. Of David.
I was glad when they said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the LORD!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 123:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 123:1 - A Song of Ascents.
To you I lift up my eyes,
O you who are enthroned in the heavens!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 124:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 124:1 - A Song of Ascents. Of David.
If it had not been the LORD who was on our side—
let Israel now say—

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 125:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 125:1 - A Song of Ascents.
Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion,
which cannot be moved, but abides forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 126:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 126:1 - A Song of Ascents.
When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion,
we were like those who dream.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 127:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 127:1 - A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon.
Unless the LORD builds the house,
those who build it labor in vain.
Unless the LORD watches over the city,
the watchman stays awake in vain.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 128:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 128:1 - A Song of Ascents.
Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD,
who walks in his ways!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 129:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 129:1 - A Song of Ascents.
“Greatly[fn] have they afflicted me from my youth”—
let Israel now say—

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 130:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 130:1 - A Song of Ascents.
Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 131:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 131:1 - A Song of Ascents. Of David.
O LORD, my heart is not lifted up;
my eyes are not raised too high;
I do not occupy myself with things
too great and too marvelous for me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 132:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 132:1 - A Song of Ascents.
Remember, O LORD, in David’s favor,
all the hardships he endured,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 133:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 133:1 - A Song of Ascents. Of David.
Behold, how good and pleasant it is
when brothers dwell in unity![fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 134:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 134:1 - A Song of Ascents.
Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD,
who stand by night in the house of the LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 38:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 38:8 - Behold, I will make the shadow cast by the declining sun on the dial of Ahaz turn back ten steps.” So the sun turned back on the dial the ten steps by which it had declined.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 11:5

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 11:5 - And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and he said to me, “Say, Thus says the LORD: So you think, O house of Israel. For I know the things that come into your mind.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:6 - Then he went into the gateway facing east, going up its steps, and measured the threshold of the gate, one reed deep.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:22

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:22 - And its windows, its vestibule, and its palm trees were of the same size as those of the gate that faced toward the east. And by seven steps people would go up to it, and find its vestibule before them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:26

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:26 - And there were seven steps leading up to it, and its vestibule was before them, and it had palm trees on its jambs, one on either side.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:31

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:31 - Its vestibule faced the outer court, and palm trees were on its jambs, and its stairway had eight steps.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:34

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:34 - Its vestibule faced the outer court, and it had palm trees on its jambs, on either side, and its stairway had eight steps.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:37

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:37 - Its vestibule[fn] faced the outer court, and it had palm trees on its jambs, on either side, and its stairway had eight steps.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:49

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:49 - The length of the vestibule was twenty cubits, and the breadth twelve[fn] cubits, and people would go up to it by ten steps.[fn] And there were pillars beside the jambs, one on either side.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 43:17

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 43:17 - The ledge also shall be square, fourteen cubits long by fourteen broad, with a rim around it half a cubit broad, and its base one cubit all around. The steps of the altar shall face east.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 9:6 - who builds his upper chambers in the heavens
and founds his vault upon the earth;
who calls for the waters of the sea
and pours them out upon the surface of the earth—
the LORD is his name.
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