סָלַד (sa.lad)
sa.lad
to rejoice
H:VQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:V
Word Overview
The Hebrew verb salad appears only once in the Old Testament, found in Job 6:10. In this instance, it is used in the Piel stem, a form that often intensifies the action or indicates causation. The primary meaning conveyed here is to leap, jump, or spring with energy.
This single occurrence captures a moment of intense emotional release. Job uses the word to describe his reaction to the prospect of finding comfort in the midst of his suffering. He speaks of leaping for joy if his words are not found false, suggesting a physical manifestation of relief and vindication. The image is one of sudden, vigorous movement driven by hope.
Because the word is so rare, its usage provides a unique window into how ancient Hebrew speakers might have expressed deep emotional shifts through bodily action. Rather than describing a quiet internal feeling, salad paints a picture of dynamic energy. This rarity makes it a distinctive term in the biblical vocabulary for joy, standing out by its physicality and singular appearance.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Job 6:10 offers a striking image of joy as physical vitality. The Hebrew verb used there suggests leaping or springing with energy, capturing a moment where hope breaks through deep suffering. It reminds us that true comfort is not just a quiet feeling but can bring a surge of life and strength to the weary soul.
When we face trials, this word invites us to look for moments of genuine relief. It encourages us to value the times when our faith brings tangible peace, even in difficult seasons. Such joy is a gift that sustains us, reminding us that God’s presence can bring light even in the darkest hours.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ may I jump1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וַ/אֲסַלְּדָ֣ה1×
Key Verses
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Job 6:10
Let it still be my consolation, yes, let me exult in pain that doesn’t spare, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
This verse uses the Piel stem to describe Job's intense hope for vindication, portraying joy as a physical leap of energy rather than a passive state.