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Lexicon :: Strong's H5937 - ʿālaz

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עָלַז
Transliteration
ʿālaz
Pronunciation
aw-laz'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 1625

Strong’s Definitions

עָלַז ʻâlaz, aw-laz'; a primitive root; to jump for joy, i.e. exult:—be joyful, rejoice, triumph.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 16x

The KJV translates Strong's H5937 in the following manner: rejoice (12x), triumph (2x), joyful (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 16x
The KJV translates Strong's H5937 in the following manner: rejoice (12x), triumph (2x), joyful (2x).

  1. (Qal) to exult, rejoice, triumph

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
עָלַז ʻâlaz, aw-laz'; a primitive root; to jump for joy, i.e. exult:—be joyful, rejoice, triumph.
STRONGS H5937: Abbreviations
† [עָלַז] verb exult (|| form of עלץ which see; compare Phoenician proper masculine name. נבעלז); —
Qal Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular יַעֲלֹז Psalm 96:12; 1st person singular וָאֶעְלֹז Jeremiah 15:17; אֶעֱלֹ֑וָה Psalm 60:8; Psalm 108:8; 3rd person masculine plural יַעְלְזוּ Psalm 149:5, יַעֲ֑לֹזוּ, Jeremiah 51:39; Psalm 94:3, etc.; Imperative feminine singular עָלְזִי Zephaniah 3:14; masculine plural עִלְזוּ Psalm 68:5; Infinitive construct לַעֲלוֺז Isaiah 23:12; — exult, triumph Isaiah 23:12; Jeremiah 15:17; of Israel's foes 2 Samuel 1:20; Jeremiah 50:11(|| שׂמח), of wicked Psalm 94:3; Jeremiah 11:15; of Israel Zephaniah 3:14 (+ שִׂמְחִי), אֶע׳ בְּי׳, Habakkuk 3:18 in י׳ will I exult (|| אָגִילָה), Psalm 149:5; לְפָנָיו ע׳ Psalm 68:5; subject לִבִּי Psalm 28:7, כִּלְיוֺתָ֑י Proverbs 23:16; figurative of field Psalm 96:12 (|| רָנַן); of י׳ Psalm 60:8 = Psalm 108:8.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

2 Samuel

1:20

Psalms

28:7; 60:8; 60:8; 68:5; 68:5; 94:3; 94:3; 96:12; 96:12; 108:8; 108:8; 149:5; 149:5

Proverbs

23:16

Isaiah

23:12; 23:12

Jeremiah

11:15; 15:17; 15:17; 50:11; 51:39

Habakkuk

3:18

Zephaniah

3:14; 3:14

H5937

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H5937 matches the Hebrew עָלַז (ʿālaz),
which occurs 17 times in 16 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 1:20

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:20 - Don’t announce the news in Gath,
don’t proclaim it in the streets of Ashkelon,
or the daughters of the Philistines will rejoice
and the pagans will laugh in triumph.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 28:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:7 - The LORD is my strength and shield.
I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 60:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 60:6 - God has promised this by his holiness[fn]:
“I will divide up Shechem with joy.
I will measure out the valley of Succoth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:4 - Sing praises to God and to his name!
Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds.
His name is the LORD—
rejoice in his presence!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 94:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 94:3 - How long, O LORD?
How long will the wicked be allowed to gloat?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 96:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:12 - Let the fields and their crops burst out with joy!
Let the trees of the forest rustle with praise

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 108:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:7 - God has promised this by his holiness[fn]:
“I will divide up Shechem with joy.
I will measure out the valley of Succoth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 149:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:5 - Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them.
Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:16 - Everything in me will celebrate
when you speak what is right.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 23:12

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 23:12 - He says, “Never again will you rejoice,
O daughter of Sidon, for you have been crushed.
Even if you flee to Cyprus,
you will find no rest.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 11:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 11:15 - “What right do my beloved people have to come to my Temple,
when they have done so many immoral things?
Can their vows and sacrifices prevent their destruction?
They actually rejoice in doing evil!

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 15:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 15:17 - I never joined the people in their merry feasts.
I sat alone because your hand was on me.
I was filled with indignation at their sins.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 50:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 50:11 - “You rejoice and are glad,
you who plundered my chosen people.
You frisk about like a calf in a meadow
and neigh like a stallion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 51:39

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:39 - And while they lie inflamed with all their wine,
I will prepare a different kind of feast for them.
I will make them drink until they fall asleep,
and they will never wake up again,”
says the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 3:18

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 3:18 - yet I will rejoice in the LORD!
I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!

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Unchecked Copy Box Zep 3:14

Unchecked Copy BoxZep 3:14 - Sing, O daughter of Zion;
shout aloud, O Israel!
Be glad and rejoice with all your heart,
O daughter of Jerusalem!
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