Strong's Lexicon mah: What, how, why Original Word: מָה Word Origin: A primitive particle Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5101 (τί) - An interrogative pronoun in Greek, often translated as "what" or "which." Usage: The Hebrew word "mah" is an interrogative pronoun used to ask questions regarding identity, nature, or reason. It is often translated as "what," "how," or "why" in English. This word is used to inquire about the specifics of a situation, object, or action, seeking clarity or understanding. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, asking questions was a fundamental part of learning and understanding the world. The use of "mah" reflects a culture that valued inquiry and dialogue. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, questions often lead to deeper revelations about God's nature, human identity, and moral responsibilities. The use of interrogatives like "mah" in Scripture invites readers to engage with the text actively, seeking wisdom and understanding. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to mah Definition what? NASB Translation how (2), reason* (1), what (7), what* (1), whatever (2), why (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance how great mighty, that which, whatsoever, why (Aramaic) corresponding to mah -- how great (mighty), that which, what(-soever), why. see HEBREW mah Forms and Transliterations וּמָ֣ה ומה כְּמָ֣ה כמה לְמָ֤ה לְמָה֙ למה מָ֛ה מָ֣ה מָ֥ה מָה־ מה מה־ kə·māh keMah kəmāh lə·māh leMah ləmāh mah māh māh- ū·māh uMah ūmāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:22 HEB: עַל־ דְּנָ֑ה לְמָה֙ יִשְׂגֵּ֣א חֲבָלָ֔א NAS: out this [matter]; why should damage KJV: not to do this: why should damage grow INT: out this why increase damage Ezra 6:9 Ezra 7:18 Ezra 7:23 Daniel 2:15 Daniel 2:22 Daniel 2:28 Daniel 2:29 Daniel 2:29 Daniel 2:45 Daniel 4:3 Daniel 4:3 Daniel 4:35 13 Occurrences |
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