Strong's Lexicon nehamah: Groaning, roaring, lamentation Original Word: נְהָמָה Word Origin: Derived from the root נָהַם (naham), which means to growl or roar. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with similar expressions of groaning or lamentation is στεναγμός (stenagmos), Strong's Greek 4726, which also conveys the idea of sighing or groaning, particularly in the context of prayer or supplication. Usage: The term "nehamah" is used to describe a deep, resonant sound often associated with groaning or lamentation. It conveys a sense of intense emotional expression, typically in the context of distress or mourning. In the Hebrew Bible, it is used to depict the sounds of anguish or the cries of those in deep sorrow. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, expressions of grief and lamentation were often vocal and communal. The act of groaning or lamenting was not only a personal expression of sorrow but also a public demonstration of mourning. This cultural practice is reflected in the use of "nehamah" to describe the sounds associated with such expressions. The Hebrew people often used vocalizations as a way to process and communicate their emotions, particularly in times of distress or when seeking divine intervention. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom naham Definition a growling, groaning NASB Translation agitation (1), roaring (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נְהָמָה] noun feminine growling, groaning; — only construct נָָֽהֲמַת : 1 Isaiah 5:30 of sea, in simile of growling of Assyr. Lion. 2 figurative groaning Psalm 38:9 of heart (׳שָׁאַָ֫גְתִּי מִנ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance snarling, roaring Feminine of naham; snarling -- disquietness, roaring. see HEBREW naham Forms and Transliterations כְּנַהֲמַת־ כנהמת־ מִֽנַּהֲמַ֥ת מנהמת kə·na·hă·maṯ- kenahamat kənahămaṯ- min·na·hă·maṯ minnahaMat minnahămaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 38:8 HEB: מְאֹ֑ד שָׁ֝אַ֗גְתִּי מִֽנַּהֲמַ֥ת לִבִּֽי׃ NAS: because of the agitation of my heart. KJV: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart. INT: and badly groan of the agitation of my heart Isaiah 5:30 2 Occurrences |
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