Original Word: הָהּ
Part of Speech: Interjection
Transliteration: hahh
Pronunciation: hah
Phonetic Spelling: (haw)
Definition: ah! expressing grief
Meaning: The term "ah!" is an exclamatory expression of grief, sorrow, or lamentation. It is used to convey a strong emotional reaction, often in the context of mourning or distress.

Word Origin: This interjection is derived from a primitive root, used to express a deep emotional response, particularly grief or lamentation.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for expressing grief or lamentation in the Septuagint and New Testament contexts can be found in Strong's Greek entries such as 3759 (οὐαί, ouai), which is similarly used to express woe or lamentation.

Usage: The word הָהּ appears in the Hebrew Bible as an expression of lament. It is typically used in poetic or prophetic texts to convey the deep sorrow or distress of the speaker or the subject being addressed.

Context: The Hebrew interjection הָהּ (hāh) is a poignant expression found in the Old Testament, capturing the raw emotion of grief and lamentation. It is often employed in contexts where the speaker is overwhelmed by sorrow or is mourning a significant loss. The use of הָהּ is primarily found in poetic and prophetic literature, where the emotional intensity of the message is heightened by such expressions. For example, in Ezekiel 6:11 (BSB), the prophet uses הָהּ to express the impending doom and the resultant mourning over the desolation of Israel: "This is what the Lord GOD says: Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and cry out, ‘Alas!’ because of all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel, who will fall by sword, famine, and plague." The interjection serves to underscore the gravity of the situation and the depth of the emotional response expected from the audience.

Word Origin
a prim. interj.
Definition
alas!
NASB Translation
alas (1).

הָהּ interjection expressing woe, alas! Ezekiel 30:2 howl ye הָהּ לַיּוֺם alas for the day! AV woe worth the day! (compare אֲהָהּ לַיּוֺם Joel 1:15.)

Expressing grief

A shortened form of 'ahahh; ah! Expressing grief -- woe worth.

see HEBREW 'ahahh

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