Berean Strong's Lexicon alez: Exultant, joyful, jubilant Original Word: עָלֵז Word Origin: Derived from the root עָלַז (alaz), which means to exult or rejoice. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar expressions of joy is χαίρω (chairō - Strong's Greek 5463), which means to rejoice or be glad. Usage: The Hebrew word "alez" is used to describe a state of joyfulness or exultation. It conveys a sense of exuberant joy and is often associated with celebration and triumph. In the biblical context, it is used to express the joy of the righteous, the triumph of God's people, or the celebration of God's mighty acts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, expressions of joy and exultation were often communal and involved singing, dancing, and music. Joy was seen as a response to God's deliverance, blessings, and presence. The Hebrew concept of joy was deeply rooted in the covenant relationship with God, where His faithfulness and acts of salvation were reasons for celebration. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alaz Definition exultant, jubilant NASB Translation jubilant (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עָלֵז adjective exultant, jubilant; as noun Isaiah 5:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance that rejoices From alaz; exultant -- that rejoiceth. see HEBREW alaz Forms and Transliterations וְעָלֵ֥ז ועלז veaLez wə‘ālêz wə·‘ā·lêzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 5:14 HEB: וַהֲמוֹנָ֛הּ וּשְׁאוֹנָ֖הּ וְעָלֵ֥ז בָּֽהּ׃ NAS: her din [of revelry] and the jubilant within her, descend KJV: and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend INT: her multitude her din and the jubilant 1 Occurrence |
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