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מָחָא H4222

H4222 is the Hebrew word מָחָא, transliterated mâchâʼ and said maw-khaw'. The King James Version most often renders it clap.

Word: מָחָאTransliteration: mâchâʼSaid: maw-khaw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to rub or strike the hands together (in exultation).

Where it comes from

a primitive root.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

clap 2×because thou hast clapped 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: clap.

Verses using מָחָא

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Psalm 98:8 · KJV

Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together

Isaiah 55:12 · KJV

For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

Ezekiel 25:6 · KJV

For thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast clapped thine hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel;

Common questions

What does Strong's H4222 mean?

H4222 is the Hebrew word מָחָא (mâchâʼ), meaning to rub or strike the hands together (in exultation).

How is H4222 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it clap (2 times), because thou hast clapped (1 time).

How many times does H4222 appear in the Bible?

מָחָא (mâchâʼ) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H4222 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.

Nearby entries

H4219 · מִזְרָק — a bowl (as if for sprinkling)H4220 · מֵחַ — fat; figuratively, rich H4221 · מֹחַ — fat, i.e. marrow H4223 · מְחָא — to strike in pieces; also to arrest…H4224 · מַחֲבֵא — a refuge H4225 · מַחְבֶּרֶת — a junction, i.e. seam or sewed piece

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