עָלַע (ʻâlaʻ) — Suck up

Hebrew word study: עָלַע (ʻâlaʻ), Strong's H5966. to sip up

HebrewStrong's H5966
Quick definition
Hebrew word
עָלַע (ʻâlaʻ)
Pronounced: aw-lah'

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

to sip up

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: suck up.

Where this word appears

Strong's H5966 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 Job 39:30.

How it is rendered in the text

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

they drink ×1

Forms found in the text

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

יְעַלְעוּ ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Job 39:30 — יְעַלְעוּ — they drink

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 ʻâlaʻ (H5966) mean?

To sip up.

How is H5966 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H5966 as: suck up..

How often does עָלַע (ʻâlaʻ) appear?

Strong's H5966 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 Job 39:30.