Strong’s definition
an elevation, i.e. (concretely) acclivity or platform; abstractly (the relation or state) a rise or (figuratively) priority
KJV gloss list in the source
ascent, before, chiefest, cliff, that goeth up, going up, hill, mounting up, stairs.
Source pronunciation notation: mah-al-eh'
Derivation recorded by Strong
from H5927 (עָלָה);
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