מַעֲלֶה

Strong’s Definition

an elevation, i.e. (concretely) acclivity or platform; abstractly (the relation or state) a rise or (figuratively) priority

Etymology & Derivation

from H5927 (עָלָה);

KJV Usage

ascent, before, chiefest, cliff, that goeth up, going up, hill, mounting up, stairs.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.ascent, incline

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: maʻăleh; Pronunciation: mah-al-eh'