Strong's H5549 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: סָלַל (çâlal)

Pronunciation: saw-lal'

POS: saw-lal' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to mound up (especially a turnpike); figurative, to exalt; reflexively, to oppose (as by a dam); cast up, exalt (self), extol, make plain, raise up.

KJV Usage: cast up, exalt (self), extol, make plain, raise up.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to lift up, cast up, exalt
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to cast up a highway
• 4. 1a2) to cast up a way
• 5. 1a3) to lift up (of song)
• 6. 1b) (Pilpel) to exalt, esteem highly, prize
• 7. 1c) (Hithpoel) to exalt oneself

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2045
• GREEK G3596

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