עָלַז
a.laz
to exult
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
SupportedBased on the provided lexicon data, the word in question, "a.laz," is a Hebrew verb that means "to exult." It's used 16 times in the Bible. This suggests that the action of exultation is an important concept, perhaps tied to expressions of triumph, joy, or celebration. The frequency and usage of "a.laz" indicate that it's a dynamic and active verb, one that conveys enthusiasm or jubilation. It's likely used to describe personal reactions or group responses to significant events or outcomes. This verb's presence in the biblical narrative underscores the significance of emotions and experiences, particularly those related to joy and triumph. As a Hebrew verb with a relatively high frequency of usage, "a.laz" may serve as an indicator of the emotional and experiential dimensions of the biblical narrative. By exulting, individuals express their connection to the events unfolding, and in doing so, they affirm the significance of these experiences in their lives.
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Occurrences in Scripture
16 total occurrences across the text
Yahweh is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.
Psalms 60:6God has spoken from his sanctuary: “I will triumph. I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth.
Psalms 68:4Sing to God! Sing praises to his name! Extol him who rides on the clouds: to Yah, his name! Rejoice before him!
Psalms 94:3Yahweh, how long will the wicked, how long will the wicked triumph?
Psalms 96:12Let the field and all that is in it exult! Then all the trees of the woods shall sing for joy
Psalms 108:7God has spoken from his sanctuary: “In triumph, I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth.
Psalms 149:5Let the saints rejoice in honor. Let them sing for joy on their beds.
Proverbs 23:16Yes, my heart will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
Isaiah 23:12He said, “You shall rejoice no more, you oppressed virgin daughter of Sidon. Arise, pass over to Kittim. Even there you will have no rest.”
Jeremiah 11:15What has my beloved to do in my house, since she has behaved lewdly with many, and the holy flesh has passed from you? When you do evil, then you rejoice.”
Jeremiah 15:17I didn’t sit in the assembly of those who make merry and rejoice. I sat alone because of your hand, for you have filled me with indignation.
Jeremiah 50:11“Because you are glad, because you rejoice, O you who plunder my heritage, because you are wanton as a heifer that treads out the grain, and neigh as strong horses;
Jeremiah 51:39When they are heated, I will make their feast, and I will make them drunk, that they may rejoice, and sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake up,” says Yahweh.
Habakkuk 3:18yet I will rejoice in Yahweh. I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!
Zephaniah 3:14Sing, daughter of Zion! Shout, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, daughter of Jerusalem.
2 Samuel 1:20Don’t tell it in Gath. Don’t publish it in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.