עִלִּי

hebrewOld TestamentAdjective2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

from H5927; high; i.e. comparative
Traditional renderings: upper.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Joshua 15:19עִלִּיּ֔וֹת · [both] the upper
    “Give me a blessing,” she answered. “Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me springs of water as well.” So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs.
  2. Judges 1:15עִלִּ֔ית · both the upper
    “Give me a blessing,” she answered. “Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me springs of water as well.” So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs.