Strong's Lexicon yelalah: Wailing, lamentation, howling Original Word: יְלָלָה Word Origin: Derived from the root יָלַל (yalal), which means "to howl" or "to wail." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "yelalah," the concept of wailing or lamentation can be found in Greek terms such as θρῆνος (threnos, Strong's G2355) and κλαυθμός (klauthmos, Strong's G2805), both of which convey mourning or lamentation. Usage: The term "yelalah" refers to a loud, mournful cry or wailing, often associated with grief, distress, or lamentation. It is used in the context of expressing deep sorrow or mourning, typically in response to calamity, judgment, or loss. The word captures the intense emotional outpouring that accompanies significant distress or tragedy. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, public expressions of grief were common and often involved loud wailing or lamentation. Such expressions were not only personal but also communal, as communities would come together to mourn significant losses or disasters. The act of wailing served as a cathartic release of emotion and a way to honor the deceased or acknowledge the severity of a situation. In the biblical context, wailing was often a response to divine judgment or national calamity, reflecting the people's recognition of their plight and their appeal for mercy or deliverance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of yelel Definition a howling NASB Translation wail (3), wailing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְלָלָה noun feminine howling; — וִילָלָה Zephaniah 1:10; construct יִָֽלֲלַת Jeremiah 25:36; Zechariah 11:3; יִלְלָתָהּ Isaiah 15:8 (twice in verse); — howling in distress Isaiah 15:8 (twice in verse) ("" זְעָקָה), Jeremiah 25:36 (of leaders of flock, metaphor for princes; "" קול צעקה), Zephaniah 1:10 ("" id.); קול יִָֽלֲלַת הָרֹעִים Zechariah 11:3 (רעים metaphor for princes). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance howling Feminine of ylel; a howling. see HEBREW ylel Forms and Transliterations וִֽילְלַ֖ת וִֽילָלָ֖ה ויללה ויללת יִֽלְלַ֣ת יִלְלָתָ֔הּ יִלְלָתָֽהּ׃ יללת יללתה יללתה׃ vilaLah vilLat wî·lā·lāh wî·lə·laṯ wîlālāh wîləlaṯ yil·lā·ṯāh yil·laṯ yilLat yillaṯ yillaTah yillāṯāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 15:8 HEB: עַד־ אֶגְלַ֙יִם֙ יִלְלָתָ֔הּ וּבְאֵ֥ר אֵילִ֖ים NAS: of Moab, Its wail [goes] as far KJV: of Moab; the howling thereof unto Eglaim, INT: far Eglaim wail to Beer-elim wail Isaiah 15:8 Jeremiah 25:36 Zephaniah 1:10 Zechariah 11:3 5 Occurrences |
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