יָלַע
Transliteration
yālaʿ
Pronunciation
yaw-lah'
Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 1098

Variant Spellings

The following spelling is supported by Strongs and Gesenius: ילע.

Strong’s Definitions

יָלַע yâlaʻ, yaw-lah'; a primitive root; to blurt or utter inconsiderately:—devour.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x

The KJV translates Strong's H3216 in the following manner: devoureth (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x
The KJV translates Strong's H3216 in the following manner: devoureth (1x).

  1. (Qal) to speak rashly, talk wildly

    1. (TWOT) to swallow, swallow down

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
יָלַע yâlaʻ, yaw-lah'; a primitive root; to blurt or utter inconsiderately:—devour.
STRONGS H3216: Abbreviations
יַָֽֽֽלע Proverbs 20:25 see H3886 לעע.
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Proverbs 20:25