Strong's H5965 · Hebrew
עָלַס
ʻâlaç · /aw-las'/
Definition
to leap for joy, i.e. exult, wave joyously
KJV: [idiom] peacock, rejoice, solace self.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָלַס across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job2 verses
That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein. his: Heb. the substance of his exchange
Job 39:13Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich? wings and: or, the feathers of the stork and ostrich
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5965 (ʻâlaç) mean?
to leap for joy, i.e. exult, wave joyously
How many times does H5965 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5965 (עָלַס) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “peacocks.”
How is ʻâlaç translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5965 is rendered as “peacocks” (1×), “rejoice” (1×), “solace” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word עָלַס come from?
a primitive root;