Strong's Lexicon hi: To fall, to be, to become Original Word: הִי Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures similar meanings of change or becoming is "γίνομαι" (ginomai), which is Strong's Greek #1096. This Greek verb is used extensively in the New Testament to describe becoming, happening, or coming into being. Usage: The Hebrew verb "הָוָה" (havah) is used to convey the idea of falling, becoming, or existing. It is often employed in contexts that describe a change of state or condition, such as falling into ruin or becoming something different. The term can also imply a sense of being or existence, though it is less frequently used in this sense compared to other Hebrew verbs like "הָיָה" (hayah). Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, verbs like "הָוָה" were integral to expressing dynamic actions and changes in state. The Hebrew language often uses concrete imagery to convey abstract concepts, and verbs like "havah" would have been understood in the context of physical and existential transformations. The concept of "falling" or "becoming" was significant in a culture that valued stability and continuity, making the verb a powerful descriptor of change. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition lamentation, wailing NASB Translation woe (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs הִי (?) noun [masculine] lamentation, wailing, only Ezekiel 2:10 וְכָתוּב אֵלָיהָ קִינִים וָהֶגֶה וָהִי and written in it were lamentations and mourning and wailing (ᵐ5 ουἀί, woe! Ew§ 101 c compare אִי, compare III. אִי above, according to Thes Sta§ 125 b and others הִי = נְהִי, נ being dropped; Ol§ 77 g, 144 c would emend נְהִי so Co; see נְהִי below נהה. Text very dubious). הִיא see הוּא. הֵידָד see below הדד. הֻיְּדוֺת see below ידה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance woe For nhiy; lamentation -- woe. (For hiyr. See huw', huw.) see HEBREW nhiy see HEBREW huw' see HEBREW huw Forms and Transliterations וָהִֽי׃ והי׃ vaHi wā·hî wāhîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 2:10 HEB: קִנִ֥ים וָהֶ֖גֶה וָהִֽי׃ ס NAS: mourning and woe. KJV: and mourning, and woe. INT: were lamentations mourning and woe |
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