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leÌ„f, leÌ„vz: Used in three different senses, with reference: (1) To trees (עלה, ‛aÌ„leh, “a coming upâ€), ; ; (טרף, tÌ£ereph); ; φυÌλλον, phuÌllon. Figuratively (a) of spiritual blessings (; compare ) and prosperity (); (b) of moral decay (), and (c) of a formal, empty profession (). (2) To a book (דּלת, deleth), (margin “columnsâ€; see ); as the parchment was gradually unfolded the successive columns could be read. (3) To doors (צלע, ceÌ„lā‛, “side,†קלע, kÌ£elā‛,â€a screen,†“hangingâ€), . The door of the Holy Place consisted of two halves, but each half had two leaves (compare ).