5938. alez

Lexicon

alez: Exultant, joyful, jubilant

Original Word: עָלֵז
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: `alez
Pronunciation: ah-LEZ
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-laze')
Definition: Exultant, joyful, jubilant
Meaning: exultant

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

that rejoices

From alaz; exultant -- that rejoiceth.

see HEBREW alaz

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from alaz
Definition
exultant, jubilant
NASB Translation
jubilant (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עָלֵז adjective exultant, jubilant; as

noun Isaiah 5:14.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָלַז (ʿāláz), which conveys the idea of exultation or rejoicing.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the Strong's Concordance is G3061 (λοίζω • loízō), which also conveys the idea of exultation or rejoicing. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe similar expressions of joy and triumph, often in the context of spiritual victory or divine blessing.

Usage: The word עָלֵז (ʿālēz) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of exuberant joy or celebration. It is often associated with a sense of triumph or victory, reflecting a deep, expressive joy.

Context: The Hebrew term עָלֵז (ʿālēz) appears in the Old Testament to depict a vivid expression of joy and exultation. This term is used in contexts where individuals or groups are celebrating a significant victory or blessing. The word captures the essence of a heartfelt, outward expression of joy, often in response to divine intervention or favor. In the biblical narrative, such expressions of joy are frequently linked to moments of deliverance or the fulfillment of God's promises. The term underscores the importance of joy as a response to God's actions and blessings, highlighting the emotional and spiritual dimensions of worship and gratitude.

For example, in the context of Isaiah 24:8, the cessation of joy and exultation is depicted as a sign of desolation and judgment: "The joyful tambourines have ceased; the noise of revelers has stopped; the joyful harp is silent." This illustrates how the absence of exultation is indicative of a loss of divine favor or blessing.

Forms and Transliterations

וְעָלֵ֥ז ועלז veaLez wə‘ālêz wə·‘ā·lêz

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 5:14
HEB: וַהֲמוֹנָ֛הּ וּשְׁאוֹנָ֖הּ וְעָלֵ֥ז בָּֽהּ׃
NAS: her din [of revelry] and the jubilant within her, descend
KJV: and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend
INT: her multitude her din and the jubilant

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5938
1 Occurrence

wə·‘ā·lêz — 1 Occ.