The meaning of “עָלַז”
Understanding ʻâlaz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be joyful, rejoice, triumph. - to jump for joy, i.e. exult 1) (Qal) to exult, rejoice, triumph
עָלַז
be joyful, rejoice, triumph. - to jump for joy, i.e. exult 1) (Qal) to exult, rejoice, triumph
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 1:20 | “Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.” Word: עָלַז (ʻâlaz) | |
| Psalms 94:3 | “Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?” Word: עָלַז (ʻâlaz) | |
| Proverbs 23:16 | “Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.” Word: עָלַז (ʻâlaz) | |
| Isaiah 23:12 | “And he said, Thou shalt no more rejoice, O thou oppressed virgin, daughter of Zidon: arise, pass over to Chittim; there also shalt thou have no rest.” Word: עָלַז (ʻâlaz) | |
| Jeremiah 50:11 | “Because ye were glad, because ye rejoiced, O ye destroyers of mine heritage, because ye are grown fat as the heifer at grass, and bellow as bulls;” Word: עָלַז (ʻâlaz) |
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