Strong's Lexicon methalleoth: Praises, Boastings Original Word: מְתַלְּעָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָלַל (halal), which means "to praise" or "to boast." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is καύχησις (kauchēsis), Strong's Greek 2746, which also means "boasting" or "glorying." Usage: The term "methalleoth" refers to expressions of praise or boastings, often directed towards God in a context of worship or acknowledgment of His mighty deeds. It can also imply a sense of glorying in something or someone, typically in a positive and reverent manner. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, praise was a central component of worship and community life. The act of praising God was not only a personal expression of faith but also a communal activity that reinforced the identity and beliefs of the people. The Psalms, in particular, are rich with expressions of praise, reflecting the importance of acknowledging God's sovereignty, faithfulness, and acts of deliverance. The concept of boasting in the Lord, as opposed to human achievements, was a way to redirect honor and glory to God, emphasizing His role as the ultimate source of strength and victory. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as tola Definition teeth NASB Translation fangs (2), jaw teeth (1), jaws (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cheek jaw tooth, jaw Contr. From yala'; properly, a biter, i.e. A tooth -- cheek (jaw) tooth, jaw. see HEBREW yala' Forms and Transliterations וּֽמְתַלְּע֥וֹת ומתלעות מְֽתַלְּעֹ֫תָ֥יו מְתַלְּע֣וֹת מתלעות מתלעתיו mə·ṯal·lə·‘ō·ṯāw mə·ṯal·lə·‘ō·wṯ məṯallə‘ōṯāw məṯallə‘ōwṯ metalleot metalleOTav ū·mə·ṯal·lə·‘ō·wṯ ūməṯallə‘ōwṯ umetalleotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 29:17 HEB: וָֽ֭אֲשַׁבְּרָה מְתַלְּע֣וֹת עַוָּ֑ל וּ֝מִשִּׁנָּ֗יו NAS: I broke the jaws of the wicked KJV: And I brake the jaws of the wicked, INT: broke the jaws of the wicked his teeth Proverbs 30:14 Joel 1:6 3 Occurrences |
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