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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 must not go up by steps to my altar, so that your nakedness is not exposed.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 10:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 10:10 - The LORD routed them before Israel. Israel thoroughly defeated them at Gibeon. They chased them up the road to the pass of Beth Horon and struck them down all the way to Azekah and Makkedah.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:19 - There were six steps leading up to the throne, and the back of it was rounded on top. The throne had two armrests with a statue of a lion standing on each side.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:20 - There were twelve statues of lions on the six steps, one lion at each end of each step. There was nothing like it in any other kingdom.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 9:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 9:13 - Each of them quickly took off his cloak and they spread them out at Jehu's feet on the steps. The trumpet was blown and they shouted, "Jehu is king!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 20:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:9 - Isaiah replied, "This is your sign from the LORD confirming that the LORD will do what he has said. Do you want the shadow to move ahead ten steps or to go back ten steps?"

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 20:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:10 - Hezekiah answered, "It is easy for the shadow to lengthen ten steps, but not for it to go back ten steps."

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 20:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:11 - Isaiah the prophet called out to the LORD, and the LORD made the shadow go back ten steps on the stairs of Ahaz.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 17:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 17:17 - And you did not stop there, O God! You have also spoken about the future of your servant's family. You have revealed to me what men long to know, O LORD God.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 9:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:18 - There were six steps leading up to the throne, and a gold footstool was attached to the throne. The throne had two armrests with a statue of a lion standing on each side.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 9:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:19 - There were twelve statues of lions on the six steps, one lion at each end of each step. There was nothing like it in any other kingdom.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ezr 7:9

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 7:9 - On the first day of the first month he had determined to make the ascent from Babylon, and on the first day of the fifth month he arrived at 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 - Shallun son of Col-Hozeh, head of the district of Mizpah, worked on the Fountain Gate. He rebuilt it, put on its roof, and positioned its doors, its bolts, and its bars. In addition, he rebuilt the wall of the Pool of Siloam, by the royal garden, as far as the steps that go down from the City of David.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 12:37

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 12:37 - They went over the Fountain Gate and continued directly up the steps of the City of David on the ascent to the wall. They passed the house of David and continued on to the Water Gate toward the east.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 120:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 120:1 - In my distress I cried out to the LORD and he answered me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 121:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 121:1 - I look up toward the hills. From where does my help come?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 122:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 122:1 - I was glad because they said to me, "We will go to the LORD's temple."

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 123:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 123:1 - I look up toward you, the one enthroned in heaven.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 124:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 124:1 - "If the LORD had not been on our side" - let Israel say this! -

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 125:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 125:1 - Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion; it cannot be upended and will endure forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 126:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 126:1 - When the LORD restored the well-being of Zion, we thought we were dreaming.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 127:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 127:1 - If the LORD does not build a house, then those who build it work in vain. If the LORD does not guard a city, then the watchman stands guard in vain.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 128:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 128:1 - How blessed is every one of the LORD's loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 129:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 129:1 - "Since my youth they have often attacked me," let Israel say.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 130:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 130:1 - From the deep water I cry out to you, O LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 131:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 131:1 - O LORD, my heart is not proud, nor do I have a haughty look. I do not have great aspirations, or concern myself with things that are beyond me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 132:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 132:1 - O LORD, for David's sake remember all his strenuous effort,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 133:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 133:1 - Look! How good and how pleasant it is when brothers live together!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 134:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 134:1 - Attention! Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who serve in the LORD's temple during the night.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 38:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 38:8 - Look, I will make the shadow go back ten steps on the stairs of Ahaz." And then the shadow went back ten steps.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 11:5

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 11:5 - Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon me and said to me, "Say: This is what the LORD says: 'This is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; I know what goes through your minds.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:6 - Then he went to the gate facing east. He climbed its steps and measured the threshold of the gate as 10½ feet deep.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:22

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:22 - Its windows, its porches, and its decorative palm trees had the same measurement as the gate which faced east. Seven steps led up to it, and its porch was in front of them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:26

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:26 - There were seven steps going up to it; its porches were in front of them. It had decorative 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 porches faced the outer court, and decorative 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 porches faced the outer court, it had decorative palm trees on its jambs, and its stairway had eight steps.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:37

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:37 - Its jambs faced the outer court, and it had decorative 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 porch was 35 feet and the width 19¼ feet; steps led up to it, and there were pillars beside the jambs on either side.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 43:17

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 43:17 - The ledge is 24½ feet long and 24½ feet wide on four sides; the border around it is 10½ inches, and its surrounding base 1¾ feet. Its steps face east."

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 9:6 - He builds the upper rooms of his palace in heaven and sets its foundation supports on the earth. He summons the water of the sea and pours it out on the earth's surface. The LORD is his name.
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