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Hebrew Word Study

Strong's H5967 עֲלַע (ala)

Ala means “rib” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number H5967
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's H5967 Quick Answer

Strong's H5967 עֲלַע is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. `ala` ; (al-ah') n-f. 1. a rib [(Aramaic) corresponding to H6763] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include ribs. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
`ala` ; (al-ah') n-f. 1. a rib [(Aramaic) corresponding to H6763]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
ribs

Meaning and Definition

`ala` ; (al-ah') n-f. 1. a rib [(Aramaic) corresponding to H6763] KJV: rib. Root(s): H6763

Original Word
עֲלַע
Derivation
First root strongs: 6763
Morphology
noun fem

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H5967. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's H5967 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Strong's H5967, 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.

ribs Daniel 7:5

How Strong's H5967 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 1 linked usage.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H5967 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 H5967 in the Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Old Testament.

Daniel 7:5 KJV

And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs in the mouth of it between the teeth of it: and they said thus unto it, Arise, devour much flesh.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's H5967.

Daniel 7:5 Old Testament, KJV
And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs in the mouth of it between the teeth of it: and they said thus unto it, Arise, devour much flesh.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H5967, grouped by book.

Daniel 1 usage, Old Testament
Daniel 7:5

Strong's H5967 FAQ

What does ala (עֲלַע) mean?

Ala (Strong's H5967) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "rib". `ala` ; (al-ah') n-f. 1. a rib [(Aramaic) corresponding to H6763]

How many times is ala (עֲלַע) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's H5967 across 1 book.

Where can I study ala (עֲלַע) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H5967 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate ala (עֲלַע)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as ribs. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.