Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
to teach/learn
Usage: 1) to learn 1a) (Qal) to learn 1b) (Piel) to teach
Strong's Number
H502
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
4
Books
2
Strong's H502 Quick Answer
Strong's H502 אָלַף (alph) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. alph (aw-lof') v. 1. hence, to learn (and causatively to teach) [a primitive root, to associate with] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include uttereth, teach, teacheth, and learn. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- alph (aw-lof') v. 1. hence, to learn (and causatively to teach) [a primitive root, to associate with]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- uttereth, teach, teacheth, and learn
Meaning and Definition
alph (aw-lof') v. 1. hence, to learn (and causatively to teach) [a primitive root, to associate with] KJV: learn, teach, utter.
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H502. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H502 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render alph, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
How Strong's H502 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 4 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H502 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H502 in the Old Testament
4 indexed usages in Old Testament.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H502.
For thy mouth uttereth thine iniquity, and thou choosest the tongue of the crafty.
If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.
Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?
Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H502, grouped by book.
Proverbs 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H502 FAQ
What does alaph (אָלַף) mean?
Alaph (Strong's H502) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "learn". alph (aw-lof') v. 1. hence, to learn (and causatively to teach) [a primitive root, to associate with]
How many times is alaph (אָלַף) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's H502 across 2 books.
Where can I study alaph (אָלַף) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H502 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate alaph (אָלַף)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as uttereth, teach, teacheth, and learn. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.