מַצְהָלָה

mats.ha.lahneighingHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences1 book2 verses

Definition

from H6670; a whinnying (through impatience for battle or lust)
Traditional renderings: neighing.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Jeremiah 8:16מִצְהֲל֣וֹת · of the neighing
    The snorting of enemy horses is heard from Dan. At the sound of the neighing of mighty steeds, the whole land quakes. They come to devour the land and everything in it, the city and all who dwell in it.
  2. Jeremiah 13:27וּמִצְהֲלוֹתַ֙יִךְ֙ · and lustful neighings
    Your adulteries and lustful neighings, your shameless prostitution on the hills and in the fields—I have seen your detestable acts. Woe to you, O Jerusalem! How long will you remain unclean?”