Definition
a primitive root; to jump for joy, i.e. exult
Traditional renderings: be joyful, rejoice, triumph.
Traditional renderings: be joyful, rejoice, triumph.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders עָלַץ:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
8 total
- 1 Samuel 2:1עָלַ֤ץ · rejoicesAt that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.
- 1 Chronicles 16:32יַעֲלֹ֥ץ · exultLet the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them.
- Psalm 5:11וְֽיַעְלְצ֥וּ · may rejoiceBut let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.
- Psalm 9:2וְאֶעֶלְצָ֣ה · and rejoiceI will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.
- Psalm 25:2יַֽעַלְצ֖וּ · exult…in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.
- Psalm 68:3יַֽ֭עַלְצוּ · [and] rejoiceBut the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.
- Proverbs 11:10תַּעֲלֹ֣ץ · rejoicesWhen the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
- Proverbs 28:12בַּעֲלֹ֣ץ · triumphWhen the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.