# H5948 עֲלִיל

עֲלִיל (ʻălîyl), Strong’s H5948: probably a crucible (as working over the metal) KJV: furnace.. Occurs 1 times.

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*ʻălîyl* — probably a crucible (as working over the metal)

KJV: furnace.

Derived from [עָלַל ʻâlal](https://besorah.bible/word/H5953) (to effect thoroughly)

Occurs 1 times.

## Brown–Driver–Briggs
- עֲלִיל appar. n.[m.], only ψ 12:7, usu. furnace, crucible, but wholly dub.

## Where it occurs
- [Psalms 12:7](https://besorah.bible/tanakh/psalms/12?v=7) — The LORD’s words are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.