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מַעֲלָה

ma.a.lahthoughtHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine47 occurrences11 books39 verses

Definition

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)
Traditional renderings: things that come up, (high) degree, deal, go up, stair, step, story.

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מַעֲלָה:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

47 total
  1. Exodus 20:26בְמַעֲלֹ֖ת · on steps
    And you must not go up to My altar on steps, lest your nakedness be exposed on it.’
  2. 1 Kings 10:19מַעֲל֣וֹת · steps
    The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest.
  3. 1 Kings 10:20הַֽמַּעֲל֖וֹת · steps
    Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom.
  4. 2 Kings 9:13הַֽמַּעֲל֑וֹת · steps
    Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!”
  5. 2 Kings 20:9מַֽעֲל֔וֹת · steps; מַעֲלֽוֹת׃ · steps
    And Isaiah had replied, “This will be a sign to you from the LORD that He will do what He has promised: Would you like the shadow to go forward ten steps, or back ten steps?”
  6. 2 Kings 20:10מַעֲל֑וֹת · steps; מַעֲלֽוֹת׃ · steps
    “It is easy for the shadow to lengthen ten steps,” answered Hezekiah, “but not for it to go back ten steps.”
  7. 2 Kings 20:11בַּֽ֠מַּעֲלוֹת; בְּמַעֲל֥וֹת · steps; מַעֲלֽוֹת׃פ · on the stairway
    So Isaiah the prophet called out to the LORD, and He brought the shadow back the ten steps it had descended on the stairway of Ahaz.
  8. 1 Chronicles 17:17הַֽמַּעֲלָ֖ה · of great distinction
    And as if this was a small thing in Your eyes, O God, You have spoken about the future of the house of Your servant and have regarded me as a man of great distinction, O LORD God.
  9. 2 Chronicles 9:18מַעֲל֣וֹת · steps
    The throne had six steps, and a footstool of gold was attached to it. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest.
  10. 2 Chronicles 9:19הַֽמַּעֲל֖וֹת · steps
    Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom.
  11. Ezra 7:9הַֽמַּעֲלָ֖ה · the journey
    He had begun the 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 upon him.
  12. Nehemiah 3:15הַֽמַּעֲל֔וֹת · far as the stairs
    The Fountain Gate was repaired by Shallun son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah. He rebuilt it, roofed it, and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. He also repaired the wall of the Pool of Shelah near the king’s garden, as far as the stairs that descend from the City of David.
  13. Nehemiah 12:37מַעֲלוֹת֙ · the steps
    At the Fountain Gate they went directly up the steps of the City of David on the ascent to the wall and passed above the house of David to the Water Gate on the east.
  14. Psalm 120:1הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת · of ascents
    A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.
  15. Psalm 121:1לַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת · of ascents
    A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
  16. Psalm 122:1הַֽמַּעֲל֗וֹת · of ascents
    A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”
  17. Psalm 123:1הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת · of ascents
    A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to You, the One enthroned in heaven.
  18. Psalm 124:1הַֽמַּעֲל֗וֹת · of ascents
    A song of ascents. Of David. If the LORD had not been on our side—let Israel now declare—
  19. Psalm 125:1הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת · of ascents
    A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
  20. Psalm 126:1הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת · of ascents
    A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.
  21. Psalm 127:1הַֽמַּֽעֲל֗וֹת · of ascents
    A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.
  22. Psalm 128:1הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת · of ascents
    A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways!
  23. Psalm 129:1הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת · of ascents
    A song of ascents. Many a time they have persecuted me from my youth—let Israel now declare—
  24. Psalm 130:1הַֽמַּעֲל֑וֹת · of ascents
    A song of ascents. Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD!
  25. Psalm 131:1הַֽמַּֽעֲל֗וֹת · of ascents
    A song of ascents. Of David. My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty. I do not aspire to great things or matters too lofty for me.
  26. Psalm 132:1הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת · of ascents
    A song of ascents. O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured,
  27. Psalm 133:1הַֽמַּעֲל֗וֹת · of ascents
    A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
  28. Psalm 134:1הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת · of ascents
    A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!
  29. Isaiah 38:8הַֽמַּעֲל֡וֹת · on the stairway; בְמַעֲל֨וֹת; מַעֲל֑וֹת · steps; מַעֲל֔וֹת; בַּֽמַּעֲל֖וֹת · steps
    I will make the sun’s shadow that falls on the stairway of Ahaz go back ten steps.’” So the sunlight went back the ten steps it had descended.
  30. Ezekiel 11:5וּמַעֲל֥וֹת · the thoughts
    And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds.
  31. Ezekiel 40:6בְּמַעֲלוֹתוֹ · its steps
    Then he came to the gate facing east and climbed its steps. He measured the threshold of the gate to be one rod deep.
  32. Ezekiel 40:22וּבְמַעֲל֥וֹת · steps
    Its windows, portico, and palm trees had the same measurements as those of the gate facing east. Seven steps led up to it, with its portico opposite them.
  33. Ezekiel 40:26וּמַעֲל֤וֹת · steps
    Seven steps led up to it, and its portico was opposite them; it had palm trees on its side pillars, one on each side.
  34. Ezekiel 40:31וּמַעֲל֥וֹת · steps
    Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees. Eight steps led up to it.
  35. Ezekiel 40:34מַעֲל֖וֹת · steps
    Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees on each side. Eight steps led up to it.
  36. Ezekiel 40:37מַעֲל֖וֹת · steps
    Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees on each side. Eight steps led up to it.
  37. Ezekiel 40:49וּבַֽמַּעֲל֔וֹת · and [ten] steps
    The portico was twenty cubits wide and twelve cubits deep, and ten steps led up to it. There were columns by the side pillars, one on each side.
  38. Ezekiel 43:17וּמַעֲלֹתֵ֖הוּ · The steps of the altar
    The ledge shall also be square, fourteen cubits long and fourteen cubits wide, with a rim of half a cubit and a gutter of a cubit all around it. The steps of the altar shall face east.”
  39. Amos 9:6מַעֲלוֹתוֹ · His upper rooms
    He builds His upper rooms in the heavens and founds His vault upon the earth. He summons the waters of the sea and pours them over the face of the earth. The LORD is His name.