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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 do not go up to my altar on steps, or your private parts may be exposed.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 10:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 10:10 - The LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, so Joshua and the Israelites defeated them completely at Gibeon. Israel pursued them along the road going up to Beth Horon and cut them down all the way to Azekah and Makkedah.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:19 - The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. On both sides of the seat were armrests, with a lion standing beside each of them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:20 - Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like it had ever been made for any other kingdom.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 9:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 9:13 - They quickly took their cloaks and spread them under him on the bare steps. Then they blew the trumpet and shouted, “Jehu is king!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 20:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:9 - Isaiah answered, “This is the LORD’s sign to you that the LORD will do what he has promised: Shall the shadow go forward ten steps, or shall it go back ten steps?”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 20:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:10 - “It is a simple matter for the shadow to go forward ten steps,” said Hezekiah. “Rather, have it go back ten steps.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 20:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 20:11 - Then the prophet Isaiah called on the LORD, and the LORD made the shadow go back the ten steps it had gone down on the stairway of Ahaz.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 17:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 17:17 - And as if this were not enough in your sight, my God, you have spoken about the future of the house of your servant. You, LORD God, have looked on me as though I were the most exalted of men.

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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 was attached to it. On both sides of the seat were armrests, with a lion standing beside each of them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 9:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:19 - Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like it had ever been made for any other kingdom.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ezr 7:9

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 7:9 - He had begun his journey from Babylon on the first day of the first month, and he arrived in Jerusalem on the first day of the fifth month, for the gracious hand of his God was on him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 3:15 - The Fountain Gate was repaired by Shallun son of Kol-Hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah. He rebuilt it, roofing it over and putting its doors and bolts and bars in place. He also repaired the wall of the Pool of Siloam,[fn] by the King’s Garden, as far as the steps going 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 continued directly up the steps of the City of David on the ascent to the wall and passed above the site of David’s palace 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. I call on the LORD in my distress, and he answers 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 mountains— where does my help come from?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 122:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 122:1 - A song of ascents. Of David. I rejoiced with those who 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. I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 124:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 124:1 - A song of ascents. Of David. If the LORD had not been on our side— let Israel 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 shaken but endures 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[fn] Zion, we were like those who dreamed.[fn]

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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, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 128:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 128:1 - A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 129:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 129:1 - A song of ascents. “They have greatly oppressed me from my youth,” let Israel 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, LORD;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 131:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 131:1 - A song of ascents. Of David. My heart is not proud, LORD, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 132:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 132:1 - A song of ascents. LORD, remember David and all his self-denial.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 133:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 133:1 - A song of ascents. Of David. How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 134:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 134:1 - A song of ascents. Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who minister by night in the house of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 38:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 38:8 - I will make the shadow cast by the sun go back the ten steps it has gone down on the stairway of Ahaz.’ ” So the sunlight went back the ten steps it had gone down.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 11:5

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 11:5 - Then the Spirit of the LORD came on me, and he told me to say: “This is what the LORD says: That is what you are saying, you leaders in Israel, but I know what is going through your mind.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:6 - Then he went to the east gate. He climbed its steps and measured the threshold of the gate; it was one rod deep.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:22

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:22 - Its openings, its portico and its palm tree decorations had the same measurements as those of the gate facing east. Seven steps led up to it, with its portico opposite them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:26

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:26 - Seven steps led up to it, with its portico opposite them; it had palm tree decorations on the faces of the projecting walls on each side.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:31

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:31 - Its portico faced the outer court; palm trees decorated its jambs, and eight steps led up to it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:34

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:34 - Its portico faced the outer court; palm trees decorated the jambs on either side, and eight steps led up to it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:37

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:37 - Its portico[fn] faced the outer court; palm trees decorated the jambs on either side, and eight steps led up to it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 40:49

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 40:49 - The portico was twenty cubits[fn] wide, and twelve[fn] cubits[fn] from front to back. It was reached by a flight of stairs,[fn] and there were pillars on each side of the jambs.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 43:17 - The upper ledge also is square, fourteen cubits[fn] long and fourteen cubits wide. All around the altar is a gutter of one cubit with a rim of half a cubit.[fn] The steps of the altar face east.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 9:6 - he builds his lofty palace[fn] in the heavens and sets its foundation[fn] on the earth; he calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out over the face of the land— the LORD is his name.
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