Strong's Lexicon heach: "Alas!" or "Ah!" Original Word: הֶאָח Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root הָיָה (hayah), meaning "to be" or "to become." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for expressions of lament or distress can be found in words like οὐαί (ouai), Strong's Greek #3759, which is used in the New Testament to express woe or lamentation. Usage: The Hebrew interjection "heach" is an expression of lament, surprise, or distress. It is often used in contexts where there is a sudden realization of misfortune or a call for attention to a grievous situation. The word conveys a deep emotional response, often associated with mourning or a cry for help. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, expressions of lament and mourning were integral to communal and individual expressions of grief. The use of interjections like "heach" would have been part of the oral tradition, capturing the raw emotions of the people. Such expressions were often used in public displays of mourning, such as funerals or during times of national crisis, reflecting the collective sorrow or distress of the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. interj. Definition aha! NASB Translation aha (12). Brown-Driver-Briggs הֶאָח interjection (onomatopoetic) expressing joy, Aha! always introduced by אָמַר, Isaiah 44:16 he says, Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire. Of satisfaction over the misfortune of an enemy or rival, Psalm 35:21; Psalm 35:25 let them not say in their heart הֶאָח נַפְשֵׁנוּ Aha, so would we have it ! (lit our desire !) Psalm 40:16 (= Psalm 70:4), Ezekiel 25:3; Ezekiel 26:2; Ezekiel 36:2. Metaph., of the neighing of a war horse in the battle, Job 39:25. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ah, aha, ha From he' and 'ach; aha! -- ah, aha, ha. see HEBREW he' see HEBREW 'ach Forms and Transliterations הֶ֘אָ֥ח ׀ הֶאָ֑ח הֶאָ֔ח הֶאָ֗ח הֶאָ֜ח הֶאָ֣ח הֶאָ֣ח ׀ הֶאָ֥ח ׀ הֶאָֽח׃ האח האח׃ he’āḥ he·’āḥ heAchLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 39:25 HEB: שֹׁפָ֨ר ׀ יֹ֘אמַ֤ר הֶאָ֗ח וּֽ֭מֵרָחוֹק יָרִ֣יחַ NAS: [sounds] he says, 'Aha!' And he scents KJV: the trumpets, Ha, ha; INT: as the trumpet says Ha afar smelleth Psalm 35:21 Psalm 35:21 Psalm 35:25 Psalm 40:15 Psalm 40:15 Psalm 70:3 Psalm 70:3 Isaiah 44:16 Ezekiel 25:3 Ezekiel 26:2 Ezekiel 36:2 12 Occurrences |
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