יָלַע (yâlaʻ) — Devour

Hebrew word study: יָלַע (yâlaʻ), Strong's H3216. to blurt or utter inconsiderately

HebrewStrong's H3216
Quick definition
Hebrew word
יָלַע (yâlaʻ)
Pronounced: yaw-lah'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to blurt or utter inconsiderately

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: devour.

Where this word appears

Strong's H3216 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. The only verse is Proverbs 20:25.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

he may say rashly ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

יָלַע ×1

Verses (all 1)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H4973 מְתַלְּעָה (mᵉthallᵉʻâh), H8438 תּוֹלָע (tôwlâʻ).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does yâlaʻ (H3216) mean?

To blurt or utter inconsiderately.

How is H3216 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H3216 as: devour..

How often does יָלַע (yâlaʻ) appear?

Strong's H3216 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. The only verse is Proverbs 20:25.