עָלַס

a.lasto rejoiceHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb3 occurrences2 books3 verses

Definition

a primitive root; to leap for joy, i.e. exult, wave joyously
Traditional renderings: × peacock, rejoice, solace self.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. Job 20:18יַעֲלֹֽס׃ · enjoy
    He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it; he cannot enjoy the profits of his trading.
  2. Job 39:13נֶעֱלָ֑סָה · flap joyfully
    The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, but cannot match the pinions and feathers of the stork.
  3. Proverbs 7:18נִ֝תְעַלְּסָ֗ה · Let us delight
    Come, let us take our fill of love till morning. Let us delight in loving caresses!