Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H5937

Strong's H5937 · Hebrew

עָלַז

ʻâlaz · /aw-laz'/

Number
H5937
Language
Hebrew
Original word
עָלַז
Transliteration
ʻâlaz
Pronunciation
aw-laz'
KJV occurrences
16 verses

Definition

to jump for joy, i.e. exult

KJV: be joyful, rejoice, triumph.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָלַז across 16 verses.

rejoice8×
joyful2×
rejoiced2×
triumph2×
rejoicest1×
rejoiceth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

2 Samuel1 verse
Psalms7 verses
Proverbs1 verse
Isaiah1 verse
Jeremiah4 verses
Habakkuk1 verse
Zephaniah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5937 (ʻâlaz) mean?

to jump for joy, i.e. exult

How many times does H5937 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5937 (עָלַז) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “rejoice.”

How is ʻâlaz translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5937 is rendered as “rejoice” (8×), “joyful” (2×), “rejoiced” (2×), “triumph” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word עָלַז come from?

a primitive root;