Strong's Lexicon mabligith: Cheerfulness, Brightness Original Word: מַבְלִיגִית Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּלַג (balag), which means "to cheer" or "to brighten." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with similar concepts of joy and brightness is χαρά (chara - Strong's Greek 5479), meaning "joy" or "gladness." Usage: The term "mabligith" is used to convey a sense of cheerfulness or brightness, often in a metaphorical sense. It can refer to a state of joy or a bright demeanor that reflects an inner sense of peace and contentment. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it may be used to describe the joy that comes from a relationship with God or the light that His presence brings into the lives of believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, expressions of joy and cheerfulness were often associated with religious festivals, celebrations, and worship. The concept of light and brightness is frequently used in the Hebrew Scriptures to symbolize God's presence, guidance, and blessing. The Israelites understood joy as a gift from God, often linked to obedience and faithfulness to His commandments. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom balag Definition smiling, cheerfulness, source of brightening NASB Translation healing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַבְלִיגִית] noun feminine smiling, cheerfulness, source of brightening — מַבְלִיגִיתִי עֲלֵי יָגוֺן Jeremiah 8:18 a source of brightening to me in sorrow; but text dubious compare VB Che. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance comfort self From balag; desistance (or rather desolation) -- comfort self. see HEBREW balag Forms and Transliterations מַבְלִ֥יגִיתִ֖י מבליגיתי maḇ·lî·ḡî·ṯî maḇlîḡîṯî mavLigiTiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 8:18 HEB: מַבְלִ֥יגִיתִ֖י עֲלֵ֣י יָג֑וֹן NAS: My sorrow is beyond healing, My heart KJV: [When] I would comfort myself against sorrow, INT: healing and my sorrow 1 Occurrence |
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