עָלַץ
a.lats
“to rejoice”
Definition
to jump for joy, i.e. exult
a primitive root;
- to rejoice, exult 1a) (Qal) to exult
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Occurrences
עָלַץ appears 5 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Let the sea resound,and all that fills it;let the fields exult,and all that is in them.
At that time Hannah prayed:“My heart rejoices in the LORDin whom my horn is exalted.My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies,for I rejoice in Your salvation.
When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices,and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory,but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
in You, my God, I trust.Do not let me be put to shame;do not let my enemies exult over me.
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