Strong's Lexicon meal: Meal, offering, ascent Original Word: מֵעָל Word Origin: Derived from the root עָלָה (alah), meaning "to ascend" or "to go up." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4376 (προσφορά, prosphora) - offering - G5485 (χάρις, charis) - grace, gratitude Usage: The term "ma'alah" is often used in the context of offerings, particularly those that are presented as a tribute or sacrifice to God. It can refer to a "meal offering," which is a type of sacrifice made from grain, often accompanied by oil and frankincense, and presented at the altar. This offering symbolizes dedication and thanksgiving to God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, meal offerings were a significant part of the sacrificial system established in the Mosaic Law. These offerings were typically made from fine flour, oil, and frankincense, and were presented as a way to honor God and seek His favor. The meal offering was a non-blood sacrifice, emphasizing the worshiper's dedication and gratitude. It was a common practice among the Israelites to offer the first fruits of their harvest as a meal offering, acknowledging God's provision and sovereignty. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from alal Definition a going in NASB Translation sunset* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מֶעָל] noun [masculine] going in (Syriac, ᵑ7J; ᵑ7Onk, etc., מַעֲלָנָא); — plural construct מֶעָלֵי שִׁמְשָׁא Daniel 6:15 i.e. sunset (so read NöGGA, 1884, 1020 Str M Bev, compare Syriac  ,  ; > van d. H. Gi מֵעָלֵי, Baer מַעֲלֵי; compare K§, Beisp. b)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance going down (Aramaic) from alal; (only in plural as singular) the setting (of the sun) -- going down. see HEBREW alal Forms and Transliterations מֶֽעָלֵ֣י מעלי me‘ālê me·‘ā·lê meaLeiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 6:14 HEB: לְשֵׁיזָבוּתֵ֑הּ וְעַד֙ מֶֽעָלֵ֣י שִׁמְשָׁ֔א הֲוָ֥א NAS: and even until sunset he kept exerting KJV: till the going down of the sun INT: delivering until down of the sun kept 1 Occurrence |
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