Strong's H5965 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עָלַס (ʻâlaç)

Pronunciation: aw-las'

POS: aw-las' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to leap for joy, i.e. exult, wave joyously; [idiom] peacock, rejoice, solace self.

KJV Usage: [idiom] peacock, rejoice, solace self.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to rejoice
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to rejoice
• 3. 1b) (Niphal) to exult
• 4. 1b1) to flap joyously (of ostrich)
• 5. 1c) (Hithpael) to delight oneself

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