Hebrew Word Study · Strong’s H4222
מָחָא
ma.ach · “to clap”
Used 3 times across 3 books
Definition
1) to strike, clap (the hands)
1a) (Qal) to clap (of joy)
1b) (Piel) to clap (of exultation)
Aramaic equivalent: me.ach (מְחָא "to smite" H4223)
1a) (Qal) to clap (of joy)
1b) (Piel) to clap (of exultation)
Aramaic equivalent: me.ach (מְחָא "to smite" H4223)
Where it appears
Psalms1
Isaiah1
Ezekiel1
In the text
Psalms 98:8Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful togetherIsaiah 55:12For 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 25:6For 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;
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