עָלֵז
𐤏𐤋𐤆
ʻâlêz
H5938 adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Experiencing and demonstrating intense joy or jubilation; marked by exuberant rejoicing or exultation. The word describes a state of being overflowing with joy, often expressed in public celebration or loud acclamation.
Semantic Range
exultant, rejoicing, jubilant, demonstrating loud joy, celebrating exuberantly
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root עָלַז (ʻâlaz), meaning 'to exult, rejoice exceedingly, be jubilant.' The nominal form עָלֵז (ʻâlêz) carries the adjectival sense of 'exultant' or 'rejoicing one.' The root itself appears primarily in poetic texts (notably Psalms), conveying a sense of ecstatic or demonstrative joy.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In the Hebrew Bible, עָלֵז is used to describe an individual, group, or even personified entities (lands, peoples) in a state of great rejoicing, often in contexts of victory, divine deliverance, or festal occasions. It reflects a visually and audibly demonstrative form of joy, stronger than more restrained words for gladness such as שָׂמֵחַ (sāmeach). As a poetic term, its use is concentrated in Psalms and poetic or prophetic passages, especially in descriptions of communal celebration or calls for exuberant praise. English translations typically render it as 'rejoicing,' 'exultant,' or 'joyful'; 'exultant' best captures its emphatic and active connotation. The nuance of visibly manifest jubilation is sometimes lost in standard translations, which can flatten the sense to mere happiness.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from עָלַז; exultant; that rejoiceth.
Bantu Hebrew
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עלז (ʿ-l-z) — to exult, to rejoice loudly, to be jubilant
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5938-01 |
וְ/עָלֵ֥ז | vealez | HC/Aamsa |
and the exultant one | and exultant one | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5938-01 |
Isaiah 5:14 | וְ/עָלֵ֥ז | vealez | HC/Aamsa |
and the exultant one | and exultant one |