אָלָה
An imprecation
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What does אָלָה (alah) mean in the Bible?
אָלָה (alah) is a Hebrew word meaning "an imprecation". an imprecation BDB: oath Usage: curse, cursing, execration, oath, swearing. The oath highlights accountability and seriousness in covenant renewal. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant.
Meaning
Oath or curse involving self-imprecation—invoking divine punishment if one breaks covenant obligations
an imprecation BDB: oath Usage: curse, cursing, execration, oath, swearing.
Why This Word Matters
The oath highlights accountability and seriousness in covenant renewal. Isaiah 24:1-6
The curse represents covenant sanction unleashed upon transgression. Nehemiah 10:1-39
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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