The meaning of “עָלַץ”
Understanding ʻâlats reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be joyful, rejoice, triumph. - to jump for joy, i.e. exult 1) to rejoice, exult 1a) (Qal) to exult
עָלַץ
be joyful, rejoice, triumph. - to jump for joy, i.e. exult 1) to rejoice, exult 1a) (Qal) to exult
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 2:1 | “And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.” Word: עָלַץ (ʻâlats) | |
| 1 Chronicles 16:32 | “Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.” Word: עָלַץ (ʻâlats) | |
| Psalms 25:2 | “O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.” Word: עָלַץ (ʻâlats) | |
| Proverbs 28:12 | “When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.” Word: עָלַץ (ʻâlats) |
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