מָחָא

ma.achVerbH4222

to clap

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to rub or strike the hands together (in exultation)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to strike, clap (the hands) 1a) (Qal) to clap (of joy) 1b) (Piel) to clap (of exultation) Aramaic equivalent: me.ach (*מְחָא *"to smite" H4223)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ezk
1
Isaiah
1
Psalms
1

Key Passages

  • Ezk 25:6
  • Isaiah 55:12
  • Psalms 98:8

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