מָחָא

ma.achto clapHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb3 occurrences3 books3 verses

Definition

a primitive root; to rub or strike the hands together (in exultation)
Traditional renderings: clap.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. Psalm 98:8יִמְחֲאוּ־ · clap
    Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy
  2. Isaiah 55:12יִמְחֲאוּ־ · will clap
    You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
  3. Ezekiel 25:6מַחְאֲךָ֣ · you clapped
    For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you clapped your hands and stomped your feet and rejoiced over the land of Israel with a heart full of contempt,