Strong's H5970 · Hebrew
עָלַץ
ʻâlats · /aw-lats'/
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 עָלַץ across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Chronicles1 verse
Psalms4 verses
But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. defendest: Heb. coverest over, or, protectest them
Psalms 9:2I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
Psalms 25:2O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.
Psalms 68:3But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. exceedingly: Heb. rejoice with gladness
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5970 (ʻâlats) mean?
to jump for joy, i.e. exult
How many times does H5970 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5970 (עָלַץ) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “rejoice.”
How is ʻâlats translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5970 is rendered as “rejoice” (4×), “rejoiceth” (2×), “joyful” (1×), “triumph” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word עָלַץ come from?
a primitive root;