The meaning of “יְלָלָה”
Understanding yᵉlâlâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of יְלֵל a howling. - {a howl} 1) a howling (of distress), wailing
יְלָלָה
feminine of יְלֵל a howling. - {a howl} 1) a howling (of distress), wailing
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 15:8 | “For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beer–elim.” Word: יְלָלָה (yᵉlâlâh) | |
| Jeremiah 25:36 | “A voice of the cry of the shepherds, and an howling of the principal of the flock, shall be heard: for the Lord hath spoiled their pasture.” Word: יְלָלָה (yᵉlâlâh) | |
| Zephaniah 1:10 | “And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord, that there shall be the noise of a cry from the fish gate, and an howling from the second, and a great crashing from the hills.” Word: יְלָלָה (yᵉlâlâh) | |
| Zechariah 11:3 | “There is a voice of the howling of the shepherds; for their glory is spoiled: a voice of the roaring of young lions; for the pride of Jordan is spoiled.” Word: יְלָלָה (yᵉlâlâh) |