Strong's Lexicon illi: Uppermost, highest Original Word: עִלִּי Word Origin: Derived from the root עָלָה (alah), meaning "to ascend" or "to go up." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is ὕψιστος (hypsistos), meaning "highest" or "most high." This term is used to describe God in passages such as Luke 1:32, where Jesus is called the "Son of the Most High." Usage: The term "illi" is used to describe something that is elevated or of the highest position. It often conveys the idea of superiority or preeminence, whether in a physical, hierarchical, or metaphorical sense. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it can refer to the highest parts of a structure, the most exalted status, or the supreme nature of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, height and elevation were often associated with power, authority, and divinity. High places were frequently used for worship, and the concept of ascending was linked to approaching God. The use of "illi" in the Hebrew Bible reflects this cultural understanding, emphasizing the supreme and exalted nature of God and His dwelling place. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alah Definition upper NASB Translation upper (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עִלּי] adjective upper; — feminine singular עִלִּית Judges 1:15; plural עִלִיּוֺת Joshua 15:19 (opposed to תַּחְתִּית, תַּחְתִיּוֺת). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance upper From alah; high; i.e. Comparative -- upper. see HEBREW alah Forms and Transliterations עִלִּ֔ית עִלִּיּ֔וֹת עליות עלית ‘il·lî·yō·wṯ ‘il·lîṯ ‘illîṯ ‘illîyōwṯ ilLit illiYotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:19 HEB: אֵ֚ת גֻּלֹּ֣ת עִלִּיּ֔וֹת וְאֵ֖ת גֻּלֹּ֥ת NAS: So he gave her the upper springs KJV: And he gave her the upper springs, INT: gave springs her the upper springs and the lower Judges 1:15 2 Occurrences |
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