עָלַל
a.lal
to thrust
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word עָלַל (a.lal) with the strong's number H5953D is a verb that translates to "to thrust." This action implies a forceful or abrupt movement of something into another space or location, possibly with an element of suddenness or violence. Given its short definition and limited occurrence (only 1 time in the Bible), the usage of this word is most likely specific and context-dependent. Without more information, it is difficult to establish its full range of application. However, the sense of force and sudden movement may give it a sense of intensity or power. In its single occurrence in the Bible, the significance of the word עָלַל may lie in the particular context in which it is deployed, emphasizing the urgency or force of the action described. Further study of the Bible verse in which it occurs is necessary to gain a deeper understanding of its purpose and effect.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text