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עָלַס H5965
H5965 is the Hebrew word עָלַס, transliterated ʻâlaç and said aw-las'. The King James Version most often renders it peacocks.
What it means
to leap for joy, i.e. exult, wave joyously.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: [idiom] peacock, rejoice, solace self.
Verses using עָלַס
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Job 39:13 · KJV
Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich?
Proverbs 7:18 · KJV
Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.
Common questions
What does Strong's H5965 mean?
H5965 is the Hebrew word עָלַס (ʻâlaç), meaning to leap for joy, i.e. exult, wave joyously.
How is H5965 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it peacocks (1 time), solace (1 time).
How many times does H5965 appear in the Bible?
עָלַס (ʻâlaç) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5965 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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