Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H5970

Strong's H5970 · Hebrew

עָלַץ

ʻâlats · /aw-lats'/

Number
H5970
Language
Hebrew
Original word
עָלַץ
Transliteration
ʻâlats
Pronunciation
aw-lats'
KJV occurrences
8 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 עָלַץ across 8 verses.

rejoice4×
rejoiceth2×
joyful1×
triumph1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

1 Samuel1 verse
1 Chronicles1 verse
Psalms4 verses
Proverbs2 verses

Topics that use this word

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;