Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מָחוֹל”
Understanding mâchôwl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
dance(-cing). - a (round) dance 1) dance, dancing
H4234
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מָחוֹל
Phoneticmaw-khole'
Transliterationmâchôwl
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
dance(-cing). - a (round) dance 1) dance, dancing
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 149:3 | “Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.” Word: מָחוֹל (mâchôwl) | |
| Jeremiah 31:13 | “Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.” Word: מָחוֹל (mâchôwl) | |
| Lamentations 5:15 | “The joy of our heart is ceased; our dance is turned into mourning.” Word: מָחוֹל (mâchôwl) |
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