Strong's H423 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: אָלָה (ʼâlâh)

Pronunciation: aw-law'

POS: aw-law' Morph: n-f

Exegesis: from ;

Definition: from אָלָה; an imprecation; curse, cursing, execration, oath, swearing.

KJV Usage: curse, cursing, execration, oath, swearing.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) oath
• 2. 2) oath of covenant
• 3. 3) curse
• 4. 3a) from God
• 5. 3b) from men
• 6. 4) execration

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