מַעֲלָה

Word meanings

Senses and individuals

• step H4609B 46
• thought H4609A 1

Strong's dictionary

feminine of מַעֲלֶה; elevation, i.e. the act (literally, a journey to a higher place, figuratively, a thought arising), or (concretely) the condition (literally, a step or grademark, figuratively, a superiority of station); specifically a climactic progression (in certain Psalms); things that come up, (high) degree, deal, go up, stair, step, story.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (public domain)

Every occurrence

1. 1 Kings 10:19 מַעֲל֣וֹת ma.'a.Lot · A person, place or thing

   There were six steps to the throne, and the top of the throne was round behind; and there were stays on either side by the place of the seat, and two lions standing beside the stays.

2. 1 Kings 10:20 הַֽמַּעֲל֖וֹת ha.ma.'a.Lot · A person, place or thing

   And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps: there was not the like made in any kingdom.

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