Strong's H5947 · Hebrew
עַלִּיז
ʻallîyz · /al-leez'/
Definition
exultant
KJV: joyous, (that) rejoice(-ing)
Root / derivation: from H5937 (עָלַז);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עַלִּיז across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Isaiah5 verses
I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness.
Isaiah 22:2Thou that art full of stirs, a tumultuous city, a joyous city: thy slain men are not slain with the sword, nor dead in battle.
Isaiah 23:7Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days? her own feet shall carry her afar off to sojourn. afar: Heb. from afar off
Isaiah 24:8The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.
Isaiah 32:13Upon the land of my people shall come up thorns and briers; yea, upon all the houses of joy in the joyous city: yea: or, burning upon
Zephaniah2 verses
This is the rejoicing city that dwelt carelessly, that said in her heart, I am, and there is none beside me: how is she become a desolation, a place for beasts to lie down in! every one that passeth by her shall hiss, and wag his hand.
Zephaniah 3:11In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain. because: Heb. in my holy
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5947 (ʻallîyz) mean?
exultant
How many times does H5947 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5947 (עַלִּיז) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “joyous.”
How is ʻallîyz translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5947 is rendered as “joyous” (3×), “rejoice” (3×), “rejoicing” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word עַלִּיז come from?
from H5937 (עָלַז);