מָחָא mâchâʼ

Meaning

to rub or strike the hands together (in exultation)

In the King James Version: clap.

Derivation: a primitive root;

Where it is used

• Psalms 98:8 Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy
• Isaiah 55:12 You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
• Ezekiel 25:6 For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you clapped your hands and stomped your feet and rejoiced over the land of Israel with a heart full of contempt,