Strong's Lexicon alil: Deed, act, work Original Word: עֲלִיל Word Origin: Derived from the root עָלַל (alal), which can mean to act severely, deal with, or practice. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ἔργον (ergon), Strong's Greek 2041, which also means work or deed. Usage: The Hebrew word "alil" refers to an action or deed, often with a connotation of intentionality or purpose. It is used to describe acts that are significant, whether good or bad, and often highlights the moral or ethical dimension of the action. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, actions and deeds were seen as reflections of one's character and relationship with God. The concept of deeds was central to the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where obedience to God's commandments was demonstrated through righteous actions. The moral quality of one's deeds was often linked to divine judgment or blessing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alal Definition perhaps furnace, crucible NASB Translation furnace (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲלִיל apparently noun [masculine], only ׳כֶּסֶף צָרוּף בַּע לָאָרֶץ Psalm 12:7, usually (after ᵑ7 כּוּרָא) furnace, crucible (Hup from III. עלל; De and others workshop, from I. עלל) but wholly dubious; Late Hebrew openly LevyNHWB iii. 654; Che Du strike out as gloss; compare discussion Che Expos. T. viii. 236, 336 Neib. 287, 379. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance furnace From alal in the sense of completing; probably a crucible (as working over the metal) -- furnace. see HEBREW alal Forms and Transliterations בַּעֲלִ֣יל בעליל ba‘ălîl ba·‘ă·lîl baaLilLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 12:6 HEB: כֶּ֣סֶף צָ֭רוּף בַּעֲלִ֣יל לָאָ֑רֶץ מְ֝זֻקָּ֗ק NAS: tried in a furnace on the earth, KJV: tried in a furnace of earth, INT: silver tried A furnace the earth refined 1 Occurrence |
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