The interjection "Ah!" appears in various contexts throughout the Bible, often conveying a range of emotions such as lament, surprise, or relief. In the original Hebrew and Greek texts, different words are translated as "Ah!" in English, each carrying its own nuance and significance.

1. Expression of Lament or Sorrow:
In the prophetic books, "Ah!" is frequently used to express deep sorrow or lamentation over the sins of the people or impending judgment. For instance, in Jeremiah 1:6 , the prophet Jeremiah responds to God's call with a sense of inadequacy and trepidation: "Ah, Lord GOD!" he exclaims, highlighting his youthful inexperience and the daunting task before him. This expression underscores the weight of the prophetic mission and the emotional burden carried by God's messengers.

2. Expression of Surprise or Astonishment:
The interjection is also used to convey surprise or astonishment, often in the context of witnessing God's mighty acts or unexpected events. In Isaiah 1:24 , the Lord declares, "Ah, I will vent My wrath on My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies." Here, "Ah!" serves as a prelude to a divine declaration, emphasizing the seriousness and certainty of God's forthcoming actions.

3. Expression of Relief or Satisfaction:
In some instances, "Ah!" can denote a sense of relief or satisfaction. This usage is less common but can be seen in contexts where a resolution or fulfillment of a promise is realized. The emotional release associated with this expression reflects the human experience of encountering God's faithfulness and deliverance.

4. Expression of Mockery or Derision:
Occasionally, "Ah!" is used in a mocking or derisive manner, particularly by those who oppose God's people. In Lamentations 2:16 , the enemies of Jerusalem gloat over its downfall, saying, "Ah, this is the day we have waited for; we have lived to see it." This usage highlights the scorn and malice of those who revel in the misfortunes of others, contrasting with the righteous lament of the faithful.

5. Theological Implications:
The use of "Ah!" in Scripture often serves to draw attention to the emotional and spiritual state of individuals in their relationship with God. Whether expressing lament, surprise, relief, or mockery, this interjection provides insight into the human condition and the varied responses to divine intervention. It underscores the reality of human emotions in the biblical narrative and the authenticity of the characters' interactions with the divine.

In summary, "Ah!" in the Bible is a multifaceted expression that captures a wide range of human emotions in response to God's actions, commands, and the unfolding of His divine plan. Its usage across different contexts highlights the depth of human experience and the profound impact of encountering the divine.An exclamation of sorrow or regret (Psalm 35:25; Isaiah 1:4, 24; Jeremiah 1:6; 22:18; Mark 15:29). 3758. oua -- ah! ha! (an expression of wonder or surprise)
... oua. 3759 . ah! ... (an expression of wonder or surprise). Part of Speech: Interjection
Transliteration: oua Phonetic Spelling: (oo-ah') Short Definition: ah!, aha ...
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1436. ea -- ah! ha! (interj. expressing surprise, indignation ...
... ah! ... expressing surprise, indignation, fear). Part of Speech: Interjection
Transliteration: ea Phonetic Spelling: (eh'-ah) Short Definition: an interjection: ...
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5478. Chananaios -- Canaanite, a Gentile of Pal.
... Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: Chananaios Phonetic Spelling:
(khan-ah-an-ah'-yos) Short Definition: Canaanite Definition: Canaanite, a Biblical ...
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1341. dikaiokrisia -- righteous judgment
... righteous judgment. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: dikaiokrisia
Phonetic Spelling: (dik-ah-yok-ris-ee'-ah) Short Definition: just judgment ...
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707. Harimathaia -- Arimathea, probably a city near Jer.
... Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Harimathaia Phonetic Spelling:
(ar-ee-math-ah'-ee-ah) Short Definition: Arimathea Definition: Arimathea, a ...
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335. anaideia -- shamelessness
... shamelessness. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: anaideia Phonetic
Spelling: (an-ah'-ee-die-ah') Short Definition: shamelessness, shameless ...
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3150. mataiologia -- idle or foolish talk
... idle or foolish talk. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: mataiologia
Phonetic Spelling: (mat-ah-yol-og-ee'-ah) Short Definition: foolish talking ...
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882. Achaia -- Achaia, a Roman province incl. most of Greece
... most of Greece. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Achaia Phonetic
Spelling: (ach-ah-ee'-ah) Short Definition: Achaia Definition: the Roman ...
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4872. sunanabaino -- to go up with
... to go up with. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sunanabaino Phonetic Spelling:
(soon-an-ab-ah'-ee-no) Short Definition: I go up with Definition: I go up ...
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5148. trietia -- a period of three years
... a period of three years. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: trietia
Phonetic Spelling: (tree-et-ee'-ah) Short Definition: a space of three years ...
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253. ach -- ah!, alas!
... 252, 253. ach. 254 . ah!, alas! Transliteration: ach Phonetic Spelling: (awkh)
Short Definition: Ah. Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition ah!, alas ...
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1945. hoy -- ah! alas! ha!
... 1944, 1945. hoy. 1946 . ah! alas! ha! ... Word Origin a prim. interj. Definition
ah! alas! ha! NASB Word Usage Ah (2), alas (11), ho (2), ho there (1), woe (34) ...
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3512. ka'ah -- to be disheartened or timid
ka'ah. 3511, 3512. ka'ah. 3512a . to be disheartened or timid. Transliteration:
ka'ah Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-aw') Short Definition: broken. ...
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4759. mar'ah -- vision
mar'ah. 4758, 4759. mar'ah. 4759a . vision. Transliteration: mar'ah Phonetic
Spelling: (mar-aw') Short Definition: glass. looking glass, vision ...
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7462. ra'ah -- to pasture, tend, graze
ra'ah. 7461b, 7462. ra'ah. 7462a . to pasture, tend, graze. Transliteration:
ra'ah Phonetic Spelling: (raw-aw') Short Definition: break. ...
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2403. chatta'ah -- sinful thing, sin
chatta'ah. 2402, 2403. chatta'ah. 2403a . sinful thing, sin. Transliteration:
chatta'ah Phonetic Spelling: (khat-taw-aw') Short Definition: sin. ...
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3152. Yizliy'ah -- a Benjamite
Yizliy'ah. 3151, 3152. Yizliy'ah. 3152a . a Benjamite. Transliteration:
Yizliy'ah Phonetic Spelling: (yiz-lee-aw') Short Definition: Jezliah. Jezliah ...
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2932. tum'ah -- uncleanness
tum'ah. 2931, 2932. tum'ah. 2932a . uncleanness. Transliteration: tum'ah Phonetic
Spelling: (toom-aw') Short Definition: filthiness. filthiness, uncleanness ...
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1930. ho -- ah!
... 1929, 1930. ho. 1931 . ah! Transliteration: ho Phonetic Spelling: (ho) Short
Definition: alas. ... interj. Definition ah! NASB Word Usage alas (2). alas. ...
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577. annah -- ah, now! I (we) beseech you!
annah or anna. 576, 577. annah or anna. 578 . ah, now! I (we) beseech you! ... Word
Origin of uncertain derivation Definition ah, now! I (we) beseech you! ...
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Ah! Grieve not So.
... AH! GRIEVE NOT SO. AH! GRIEVE NOT SO. 8,6,8,6,8,8. "Godliness with contentment
is great gain.""1:Tim.6:6. "Nicht so traurig, nicht so sehr.". ...
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Ah, that Blest Abode Above,
... HYMNS OF THE EARLY CHURCH Ah, that blest abode above,. 7,6,7,6. Ah, that blest abode
above,. Who shall pass its portals? Who at length in peace and love,. ...
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Ah, My Soul, Bestir, Awake Thee,
... SECOND ADVENT I Ah, my soul, bestir, awake thee,. 8,7,8,7,8,8. ... See your lamps
are trimmed and burning. Ah, the shame when He appeareth,". ...
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Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended
... II. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR Holy Week 155. Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended.
11.11.11.5 ... Tr. Robert Bridges, 1899. Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended,. ...
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Ah! Give Me, Lord, the Single Eye,
... The Treasury of Sacred Song. Book First CCX Ah! give me, LORD, the single eye,.
Which aims at nought but Thee: I fain would live, and yet not I---. ...
/.../palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/ccx ah give me lord.htm

Another Tenderly-Conceived Little Poem of his is This: --
... Ach, lieber herre Jesu Christ. Ah Jesu Christ, my Lord most dear,. As Thou wast
once an infant here,. ... Thy grace and blessing day by day: Ah Jesu, Lord Divine,. ...
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"Sweet Hour of Prayer. "
... Nuhguhmoowin 24. LM "Sweet hour of prayer.". We shko bun uh nuh me ah win!
Ewh won duh ... me ah yon. 2 We shko bun uh nuh me ah win! ...
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"Hark! My Soul it is the Lord. "
... "Ka gate nuh goo ke sah geh?" 2 Ke ge ah buh oon uh pe Man je muh pe ne goo
yun; Ke ge nun duh wah buh min Uh pe kah wuh ne she nun. ...
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A Most Useful Method of Employing These Motives.
... Yes, indeed for all in general, but in particular for me, who am the first
of sinners. [602] Ah! ... Ah! what was I then when I was not? ...
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Of the Condolence and Complacency of Love in the Passion of Our ...
... LORD. When I see my Saviour on the Mount of Olives with his soul sorrowful
even unto death:"Ah! ... griefs. Love equalizes lovers; Ah! ...
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Nephto'ah (2 Occurrences)
Nephto'ah. Nephtoah, Nephto'ah. Nephushesim . Multi-Version
Concordance Nephto'ah (2 Occurrences). Joshua 15:9 And the ...
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Be-er'ah (1 Occurrence)
Be-er'ah. Beerah, Be-er'ah. Beerelim . Multi-Version Concordance
Be-er'ah (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 5:6 Beerah his ...
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Bakbuki'ah (3 Occurrences)
Bakbuki'ah. Bakbukiah, Bakbuki'ah. Bake . Multi-Version Concordance
Bakbuki'ah (3 Occurrences). Nehemiah 11:17 and Mattaniah ...
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Ah (43 Occurrences)
...AH; AHA. ... (1) 'ahah, expressing complaint and found in the phrase "Ah, Lord Yahweh"
(Jeremiah 1:6; Jeremiah 4:10 etc.; Ezekiel 4:14 etc.). ...
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Nehemi'ah (8 Occurrences)
Nehemi'ah. Nehemiah, Nehemi'ah. Nehemias . Multi-Version Concordance
Nehemi'ah (8 Occurrences). Ezra 2:2 who came with ...
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Jaro'ah (1 Occurrence)
Jaro'ah. Jaroah, Jaro'ah. Jars . Multi-Version Concordance
Jaro'ah (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 5:14 These were the ...
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Izzi'ah (1 Occurrence)
Izzi'ah. Izziah, Izzi'ah. Jaachan . Multi-Version Concordance
Izzi'ah (1 Occurrence). Ezra 10:25 And of Israel: of the ...
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To'ah (1 Occurrence)
To'ah. Toah, To'ah. Tob . Multi-Version Concordance To'ah (1
Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 6:34 the son of Elkanah, the ...
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Biziothi'ah (1 Occurrence)
Biziothi'ah. Biziothiah, Biziothi'ah. Bizjothjah . Multi-Version
Concordance Biziothi'ah (1 Occurrence). Joshua 15:28 ...
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Ah!
Ah! Ah, Ah! Aha . Easton's Bible Dictionary An exclamation of sorrow or regret
(Psalm 35:25; Isaiah 1:4, 24; Jeremiah 1:6; 22:18; Mark 15:29). Ah, Ah! ...
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