Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H3213

Strong's H3213 · Hebrew

יָלַל

yâlal · /yaw-lal'/

Number
H3213
Language
Hebrew
Original word
יָלַל
Transliteration
yâlal
Pronunciation
yaw-lal'
KJV occurrences
28 verses

Definition

to howl (with a wailing tone) or yell (with a boisterous one)

KJV: (make to) howl, be howling.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יָלַל across 28 verses.

Howl28×
howled1×
howlings1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

28 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Isaiah10 verses
Isaiah 13:6

Howl ye; for the day of the LORD is at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty.

Isaiah 14:31

Howl, O gate; cry, O city; thou, whole Palestina, art dissolved: for there shall come from the north a smoke, and none shall be alone in his appointed times. none: or, he shall not be alone appointed: or, assemblies

Isaiah 15:2

He is gone up to Bajith, and to Dibon, the high places, to weep: Moab shall howl over Nebo, and over Medeba: on all their heads shall be baldness, and every beard cut off.

Isaiah 15:3

In their streets they shall gird themselves with sackcloth: on the tops of their houses, and in their streets, every one shall howl, weeping abundantly. weeping: Heb. descending into weeping, or, coming down with weeping

Isaiah 16:7

Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, every one shall howl: for the foundations of Kirhareseth shall ye mourn; surely they are stricken. mourn: or, mutter

Isaiah 23:1

The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to them.

Isaiah 23:6

Pass ye over to Tarshish; howl, ye inhabitants of the isle.

Isaiah 23:14

Howl, ye ships of Tarshish: for your strength is laid waste.

Isaiah 52:5

Now therefore, what have I here, saith the LORD, that my people is taken away for nought? they that rule over them make them to howl, saith the LORD; and my name continually every day is blasphemed.

Isaiah 65:14

Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit. vexation: Heb. breaking

Jeremiah8 verses
Jeremiah 4:8

For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us.

Jeremiah 25:34

Howl, ye shepherds, and cry; and wallow yourselves in the ashes, ye principal of the flock: for the days of your slaughter and of your dispersions are accomplished; and ye shall fall like a pleasant vessel. the days: Heb. your days for slaughter a pleasant: Heb. a vessel of desire

Jeremiah 47:2

Thus saith the LORD; Behold, waters rise up out of the north, and shall be an overflowing flood, and shall overflow the land, and all that is therein; the city, and them that dwell therein: then the men shall cry, and all the inhabitants of the land shall howl. all that: Heb. the fulness thereof

Jeremiah 48:20

Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled,

Jeremiah 48:31

Therefore will I howl for Moab, and I will cry out for all Moab; mine heart shall mourn for the men of Kirheres.

Jeremiah 48:39

They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision and a dismaying to all them about him. back: Heb. neck

Jeremiah 49:3

Howl, O Heshbon, for Ai is spoiled: cry, ye daughters of Rabbah, gird you with sackcloth; lament, and run to and fro by the hedges; for their king shall go into captivity, and his priests and his princes together. their king: or, Melcom

Jeremiah 51:8

Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: howl for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed.

Ezekiel2 verses
Hosea1 verse
Joel3 verses
Amos1 verse
Micah1 verse
Zephaniah1 verse
Zechariah1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3213 (yâlal) mean?

to howl (with a wailing tone) or yell (with a boisterous one)

How many times does H3213 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3213 (יָלַל) appears in 28 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Howl.”

How is yâlal translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3213 is rendered as “Howl” (28×), “howled” (1×), “howlings” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word יָלַל come from?

a primitive root;