Strong's Lexicon ahah: Alas, Ah, Woe Original Word: אֲהָהּ Word Origin: A primitive word Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew interjection "ahah," similar expressions of lament or distress can be found in the Greek New Testament, such as "οὐαί" (ouai - Strong's Greek 3759), which is often translated as "woe." Usage: The Hebrew interjection "ahah" is an expression of lament, distress, or sorrow. It is often used in the context of mourning or expressing deep regret and is typically found in prophetic literature where it conveys the emotional response to impending judgment or disaster. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, expressions of lament were a significant part of both personal and communal life. The use of interjections like "ahah" reflects the deep emotional and spiritual responses of the Israelites to situations of grief, loss, or divine judgment. Such expressions were common in prophetic writings, where prophets conveyed the seriousness of God's messages to His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. interj. Definition alas! NASB Translation Ah (5), alas (10). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲהָהּ (  ) interjection alas! Judges 11:35; 2 Kings 3:10; 2 Kings 6:5,15; with ל Joel 1:15 אֲהָהּ לַיּוֺם alas for the day! for etc. In the combination אֲהָהּ אֲדֹנָי יֱהוִֺה Joshua 7:7; Judges 6:22; Jeremiah 1:6; Jeremiah 4:10; Jeremiah 14:13; Jeremiah 32:17; Ezekiel 4:14; Ezekiel 9:8; Ezekiel 11:13; Ezekiel 21:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ah, alas Apparently a primitive word expressing pain exclamatorily; Oh! -- ah, alas. Forms and Transliterations אֲהָ֕הּ אֲהָ֖הּ אֲהָ֣הּ ׀ אֲהָ֤הּ אֲהָ֥הּ אֲהָהּ֙ אֲהָהּ֮ אהה ’ă·hāh ’ăhāh aHahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 7:7 HEB: וַיֹּ֨אמֶר יְהוֹשֻׁ֜עַ אֲהָ֣הּ ׀ אֲדֹנָ֣י יְהוִ֗ה NAS: Joshua said, Alas, O Lord GOD, KJV: And Joshua said, Alas, O Lord GOD, INT: said Joshua Alas Lord GOD Judges 6:22 Judges 11:35 2 Kings 3:10 2 Kings 6:5 2 Kings 6:15 Jeremiah 1:6 Jeremiah 4:10 Jeremiah 14:13 Jeremiah 32:17 Ezekiel 4:14 Ezekiel 9:8 Ezekiel 11:13 Ezekiel 20:49 Joel 1:15 15 Occurrences |
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