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יְלָלָה H3215

H3215 is the Hebrew word יְלָלָה, transliterated yᵉlâlâh and said yel-aw-law'. The King James Version most often renders it howling.

Word: יְלָלָהTransliteration: yᵉlâlâhSaid: yel-aw-law'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

{a howl}.

Where it comes from

feminine of H3214 (יְלֵל).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

howling 5×

Strong's own list of renderings: a howling.

Verses using יְלָלָה

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Isaiah 15:8 · KJV

For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beerelim.

Jeremiah 25:36 · KJV

A voice of the cry of the shepherds, and an howling of the principal of the flock, shall be heard: for the LORD hath spoiled their pasture.

Zephaniah 1:10 · KJV

And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that there shall be the noise of a cry from the fish gate, and an howling from the second, and a great crashing from the hills.

Zechariah 11:3 · KJV

There is a voice of the howling of the shepherds; for their glory is spoiled: a voice of the roaring of young lions; for the pride of Jordan is spoiled.

Common questions

What does Strong's H3215 mean?

H3215 is the Hebrew word יְלָלָה (yᵉlâlâh), meaning {a howl}.

How is H3215 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it howling (5 times).

How many times does H3215 appear in the Bible?

יְלָלָה (yᵉlâlâh) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H3215 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: feminine of H3214 (יְלֵל).

Nearby entries

H3212 · יָלַךְ — to walk (literally or figuratively)…H3213 · יָלַל — to howl (with a wailing tone) or yell (with…H3214 · יְלֵל — a howl H3216 · יָלַע — to blurt or utter inconsiderately H3217 · יַלֶּפֶת — scurf or tetter H3218 · יֶלֶק — a devourer; specifically, the young locust

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