מָחָא (mâchâʼ) — Clap
Hebrew word study: מָחָא (mâchâʼ), Strong's H4222. to rub or strike the hands together (in exultation)
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to rub or strike the hands together (in exultation)
KJV translation words: clap.
Strong's H4222 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Psalms 98:8 and last appears in Ezekiel 25:6.
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Verses (all 3)
- Psalms 98:8 — יִמְחֲאוּ — let them clap
- Isaiah 55:12 — יִמְחֲאוּ — they will clap
- Ezekiel 25:6 — מַחְאֲךָ — clapping you
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Entries whose derivation names this word: H4223 מְחָא (mᵉchâʼ).
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What does mâchâʼ (H4222) mean?
To rub or strike the hands together (in exultation).
How is H4222 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H4222 as: clap..
How often does מָחָא (mâchâʼ) appear?
Strong's H4222 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Psalms 98:8 and last appears in Ezekiel 25:6.
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