# עַל (al)

Israeli respelling: al. Hear on Google uses modern Hebrew.

Strong’s H5922. 86 Old Testament occurrences.

{above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications}

King James renderings: about, against, concerning, for, (there-) fore, from, in, [idiom] more, of, (there-, up-) on, (in-) to, [phrase] why with.

Lexicon: Strong’s Hebrew, public domain. The derived file is shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrew/al-h5922

## Occurrences

- [Ezra 4:8](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/4/8) — Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort:
- [Ezra 4:11](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/4/11) — This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at…
- [Ezra 4:12](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/4/12) — Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from thee to us are come unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city, a…
- [Ezra 4:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/4/14) — Now because we have maintenance from the king’s palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king’s dishonour, therefore have we sent and…
- [Ezra 4:15](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/4/15) — That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city i…
- [Ezra 4:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/4/17) — Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samar…
- [Ezra 4:18](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/4/18) — The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
- [Ezra 4:19](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/4/19) — And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebel…
- [Ezra 4:20](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/4/20) — There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was…
- [Ezra 4:22](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/4/22) — Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
- [Ezra 4:23](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/4/23) — Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes’ letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to…
- [Ezra 5:1](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/5/1) — Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name…
- [Ezra 5:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/5/3) — At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and their companions, and said thus unto them, Wh…
- [Ezra 5:5](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/5/5) — But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then…
- [Ezra 5:6](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/5/6) — The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on…
- [Ezra 5:7](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/5/7) — They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius the king, all peace.
- [Ezra 5:15](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/5/15) — And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in his plac…
- [Ezra 5:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/5/17) — Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the king’s treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be…
- [Ezra 6:7](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/6/7) — Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place.
- [Ezra 6:11](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/6/11) — Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be han…
- [Ezra 6:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/6/17) — And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundred bullocks, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for al…
- [Ezra 6:18](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/6/18) — And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is writ…
- [Ezra 7:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/7/14) — Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven counsellors, to enquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of th…
- [Ezra 7:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/7/17) — That thou mayest buy speedily with this money bullocks, rams, lambs, with their meat offerings and their drink offerings, and offer them up…
- [Ezra 7:18](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/7/18) — And whatsoever shall seem good to thee, and to thy brethren, to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do after the will of your…
- [Ezra 7:23](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/7/23) — Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath a…
- [Ezra 7:24](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/ezra/7/24) — Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall…
- [Daniel 2:10](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/2/10) — The Chaldeans answered before the king, and said, There is not a man upon the earth that can shew the king’s matter: therefore there is no…
- [Daniel 2:15](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/2/15) — He answered and said to Arioch the king’s captain, Why is the decree so hasty from the king? Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.
- [Daniel 2:18](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/2/18) — That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of…
- [Daniel 2:24](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/2/24) — Therefore Daniel went in unto Arioch, whom the king had ordained to destroy the wise men of Babylon: he went and said thus unto him; Destro…
- [Daniel 2:28](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/2/28) — But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy drea…
- [Daniel 2:29](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/2/29) — As for thee, O king, thy thoughts came into thy mind upon thy bed, what should come to pass hereafter: and he that revealeth secrets maketh…
- [Daniel 2:30](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/2/30) — But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known…
- [Daniel 2:34](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/2/34) — Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to…
- [Daniel 2:46](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/2/46) — Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours u…
- [Daniel 2:48](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/2/48) — Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of t…
- [Daniel 2:49](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/2/49) — Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat…
- [Daniel 3:12](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/3/12) — There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king,…
- [Daniel 3:16](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/3/16) — Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.
- [Daniel 3:19](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/3/19) — Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: therefore he spake, a…
- [Daniel 3:28](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/3/28) — Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his serv…
- [Daniel 3:29](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/3/29) — Therefore I make a decree, That every people, nation, and language, which speak any thing amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and A…
- [Daniel 4:5](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/4/5) — I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me.
- [Daniel 4:10](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/4/10) — Thus were the visions of mine head in my bed; I saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof was great.
- [Daniel 4:13](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/4/13) — I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and an holy one came down from heaven;
- [Daniel 4:16](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/4/16) — Let his heart be changed from man’s, and let a beast’s heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him.
- [Daniel 4:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/4/17) — This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the…
- [Daniel 4:23](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/4/23) — And whereas the king saw a watcher and an holy one coming down from heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; yet leave the st…
- [Daniel 4:24](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/4/24) — This is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the most High, which is come upon my lord the king:
- [Daniel 4:25](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/4/25) — That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen,…
- [Daniel 4:27](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/4/27) — Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy t…
- [Daniel 4:28](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/4/28) — All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar.
- [Daniel 4:29](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/4/29) — At the end of twelve months he walked in the palace of the kingdom of Babylon.
- [Daniel 4:32](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/4/32) — And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and…
- [Daniel 4:33](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/4/33) — The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with…
- [Daniel 4:34](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/4/34) — And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the mos…
- [Daniel 4:36](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/4/36) — At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsello…
- [Daniel 5:5](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/5/5) — In the same hour came forth fingers of a man’s hand, and wrote over against the candlestick upon the plaister of the wall of the king’s pal…
- [Daniel 5:7](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/5/7) — The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. And the king spake, and said to the wise men of Babyl…
- [Daniel 5:9](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/5/9) — Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance was changed in him, and his lords were astonied.
- [Daniel 5:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/5/14) — I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.
- [Daniel 5:16](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/5/16) — And I have heard of thee, that thou canst make interpretations, and dissolve doubts: now if thou canst read the writing, and make known to…
- [Daniel 5:21](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/5/21) — And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses: they fed him with…
- [Daniel 5:23](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/5/23) — But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords,…
- [Daniel 5:29](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/5/29) — Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with scarlet, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made a proclamation concerning…
- [Daniel 6:1](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/6/1) — It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom;
- [Daniel 6:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/6/3) — Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him ov…
- [Daniel 6:4](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/6/4) — Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault;…
- [Daniel 6:5](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/6/5) — Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.
- [Daniel 6:6](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/6/6) — Then these presidents and princes assembled together to the king, and said thus unto him, King Darius, live for ever.
- [Daniel 6:10](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/6/10) — Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kn…
- [Daniel 6:12](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/6/12) — Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king’s decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask a…
- [Daniel 6:13](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/6/13) — Then answered they and said before the king, That Daniel, which is of the children of the captivity of Judah, regardeth not thee, O king, n…
- [Daniel 6:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/6/14) — Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured til…
- [Daniel 6:15](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/6/15) — Then these men assembled unto the king, and said unto the king, Know, O king, that the law of the Medes and Persians is, That no decree nor…
- [Daniel 6:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/6/17) — And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords;…
- [Daniel 6:18](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/6/18) — Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of musick brought before him: and his sleep went f…
- [Daniel 6:23](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/6/23) — Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the d…
- [Daniel 7:1](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/7/1) — In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed: then he wrote the dream, and told…
- [Daniel 7:4](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/7/4) — The first was like a lion, and had eagle’s wings: I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and ma…
- [Daniel 7:6](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/7/6) — After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and…
- [Daniel 7:16](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/7/16) — I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the…
- [Daniel 7:19](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/7/19) — Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast, which was diverse from all the others, exceeding dreadful, whose teeth were of iron, and h…
- [Daniel 7:20](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/7/20) — And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, an…
- [Daniel 7:28](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/7/28) — Hitherto is the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the matt…