Strong H4222מָחָא
to clap
- Transliteration
- mâchâ'
- Pronunciation
- maw-khaw'
- Morphology
- Hebrew Verb
Definition
A primitive root; to rub or strike the hands together (in exultation): - clap.
Detailed 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)
In the Bible
Strong H4222 appears in 3 verses of the KJV.
Translated in the KJV by
- clap3
First verses
- Psalms 98:8Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together
- Isaiah 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;