To wail, to howl

H3213
Hebrew
UBS
יָלַל
yâlalyaw-lal'
Verb

Definition

= action by which humans utter a high-pitched cry to give expression to an emotion, which is usually grief or distress, but can also be triumph and glee

Semantic Domains

Sounds

Etymology

a primitive root;

KJV Translations

(make to) howl, be howling

Occurrences29
Frequency Rank#1047

Verse Usage

This word appears 29 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.