The meaning of “מָחָא”
Understanding mâchâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
clap. - to rub or strike the hands together (in exultation) 1) to strike, clap (the hands) 1a) (Qal) to clap (of joy) 1b...
מָחָא
clap. - to rub or strike the hands together (in exultation) 1) to strike, clap (the hands) 1a) (Qal) to clap (of joy) 1b) (Piel) to clap (of exultation)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 98:8 | “Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together” Word: מָחָא (mâchâʼ) | |
| Isaiah 55:12 | “For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” Word: מָחָא (mâchâʼ) | |
| Ezekiel 25:6 | “For thus saith the Lord God; Because thou hast clapped thine hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel;” Word: מָחָא (mâchâʼ) |