מַעֲלָה
ma.a.lah
thought
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word מַעֲלָה (ma.a.lah) is recorded only once in the Bible, where it's defined as a "thought." The word's meaning is straightforward, referring to the mental process of consideration, contemplation, or idea. Given its singular occurrence, the range of usage for this word is limited, and its significance is somewhat isolated. However, this single instance might provide unique insight into the human experience or a specific context. To better understand the word's function, further investigation into its connection to other words in the passage or the surrounding context would be necessary.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text