5089. noah
Lexicon
noah: Noah

Original Word: נֹהַּ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: noahh
Pronunciation: NOH-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (no'-ah)
Definition: Noah
Meaning: lamentation

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
wailing

From an unused root meaning to lament; lamentation -- wailing.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
eminency, distinction
NASB Translation
eminent (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
נֹהַּ noun [masculine] eminency, distinction; — לֹא נֹהַּ בָּהֶם Ezekiel 7:11 no eminency is left in them so A ᵐ5 Theod Symm Ges Ke), < strike out ᵐ5 B Co Berthol Toy, compare also Da.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root נָהָה (nahah), which means to lament or wail.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Greek Number 2354 • θρηνέω (threneo): to lament, wail
Strong's Greek Number 2875 • κλαίω (klaio): to weep, mourn
Strong's Greek Number 3996 • πενθέω (pentheo): to mourn, grieve

These Greek terms capture similar themes of mourning and lamentation found in the Hebrew concept of נֹהַּ, reflecting the continuity of these expressions of grief across the biblical texts.

Usage: The term נֹהַּ is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote expressions of grief and lamentation, typically in response to tragedy or loss. It is associated with the act of mourning and is often used in poetic or prophetic contexts.

Context: The Hebrew word נֹהַּ (nohah) is a noun that signifies lamentation or mourning. It is rooted in the verb נָהָה (nahah), which means to wail or lament. This term is used in the context of expressing deep sorrow, often in response to significant loss or calamity. In the Hebrew Bible, lamentation is a common theme, reflecting the human experience of grief and the cultural practices surrounding mourning. The act of lamentation is not only a personal expression of sorrow but also a communal activity, often involving formalized rituals and songs. The use of נֹהַּ in the biblical text underscores the importance of acknowledging and expressing grief as part of the human condition. It serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the hope for divine comfort and restoration.

Forms and Transliterations
נֹ֥הַּ נה nō·ah Noah nōah
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezekiel 7:11
HEB: מֶהֱמֵהֶ֖ם וְלֹא־ נֹ֥הַּ בָּהֶֽם׃
NAS: nor anything eminent among them.
KJV: nor of any of theirs: neither [shall there be] wailing for them.
INT: of their wealth nor eminent

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5089
1 Occurrence


nō·ah — 1 Occ.















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