Definition
(Aramaic) feminine from a root corresponding to H5927; a pretext (as arising artificially)
Traditional renderings: occasion.
Traditional renderings: occasion.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Daniel 6:4עִלָּ֛ה · a charge; עִלָּ֨ה · chargeThus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.
- Daniel 6:5עִלָּ֑א · chargeFinally these men said, “We will never find any charge against this Daniel unless we find something against him concerning the law of his God.”