Strong's H5549 (Hebrew)

Hebrew: סָלַל (çâlal)

Pronunciation: saw-lal'

Morphology: v

Derivation: a primitive root

Definition: to mound up (especially a turnpike); figurative, to exalt; reflexively, to oppose (as by a dam)

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

Senses

1. to lift up, cast up, exalt
   1. (Qal)
      1. to cast up a highway
      2. to cast up a way
      3. to lift up (of song)
   2. (Pilpel) to exalt, esteem highly, prize
   3. (Hithpoel) to exalt oneself

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