Introduction:
The term "Aha" appears in the Bible as an expression of joy, triumph, or derision. It is often used in contexts where individuals or groups express delight over the misfortune or anticipated downfall of others. This entry explores the usage of "Aha" in the biblical text, its implications, and the lessons it imparts.

Biblical References:
The expression "Aha" is found in several passages throughout the Old Testament, often in the context of mockery or gloating over an enemy's distress. Key references include:

1. Psalm 35:21 : "They gape at me and say, 'Aha, aha! Our eyes have seen!'"
In this psalm, David laments the malicious joy of his enemies who mock him in his time of trouble. The use of "Aha" here underscores the scorn and derision he faces from those who seek his harm.

2. Psalm 40:15 : "May those who say to me, 'Aha, aha!' be appalled at their own shame."
This verse is part of a prayer for deliverance, where David calls upon God to bring shame upon those who mock him. The repetition of "Aha" highlights the intensity of their ridicule.

3. Ezekiel 25:3 : "Say to the Ammonites, 'Hear the word of the Lord GOD: This is what the Lord GOD says: Because you said, "Aha!" over My sanctuary when it was desecrated, and over the land of Israel when it was laid waste, and over the house of Judah when they went into exile,'"
Here, the prophet Ezekiel conveys God's judgment against the Ammonites for their gloating over Israel's misfortunes. The expression "Aha" signifies their malicious delight in Israel's suffering, which incurs divine wrath.

4. Ezekiel 26:2 : "Son of man, because Tyre has said of Jerusalem, 'Aha! The gateway of the peoples is broken, and its doors have swung open to me; I will be filled now that she lies in ruins,'"
In this passage, Tyre's exultation over Jerusalem's downfall is condemned. The use of "Aha" reflects Tyre's opportunistic joy at the prospect of benefiting from Jerusalem's destruction.

Theological Implications:
The expression "Aha" in these contexts serves as a caution against gloating over the misfortunes of others. The Bible consistently portrays such attitudes as contrary to the character of God, who calls His people to exhibit compassion and humility. The derision encapsulated in "Aha" is often met with divine disapproval and judgment, as seen in the prophetic pronouncements against nations like Ammon and Tyre.

Moral and Ethical Lessons:
From a moral standpoint, the use of "Aha" in the Bible teaches the importance of empathy and the dangers of pride. Believers are encouraged to refrain from rejoicing in the downfall of others, recognizing that such attitudes can lead to their own downfall. Proverbs 24:17-18 advises, "Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles, or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him."

Conclusion:
While the term "Aha" may seem minor, its usage in the Bible carries significant weight in illustrating the human tendency toward schadenfreude and the divine call to rise above such inclinations. Through these passages, Scripture invites believers to cultivate a spirit of grace and humility, aligning their attitudes with the heart of God.1. (interj.) An exclamation expressing, by different intonations, triumph, mixed with derision or irony, or simple surprise.

2. (n.) A sunk fence. See Ha-ha.

AH; AHA

a, a-ha': Interjections of frequent occurrence in the Old Testament, representing different Hebrew words and different states of feeling.

(1) 'ahah, expressing complaint and found in the phrase "Ah, Lord Yahweh" (Jeremiah 1:6; Jeremiah 4:10 etc.; Ezekiel 4:14 etc.). Elsewhere the word is translated "alas!" (Joel 1:15).

(2) 'ach, occurs once (Ezekiel 21:15), expressing grief in contemplating Israel's destruction.

(3) he'ach, usually expresses malicious joy over the reverses of an enemy, and is introduced by the verb "to say" (Brown-Driver-Briggs' Lexicon); so in Psalm 35:21, 25 Ezekiel 25:3; Ezekiel 26:2; Ezekiel 36:2; in the repeated Psalm 40:15; 70:03:00. It expresses satiety in Isaiah 44:16; and represents the neighing of a horse in Job 39:25.

(4) hoy, expresses grief or pain, (Isaiah 1:4 Jeremiah 22:18). In 1 Kings 13:30 it is translated "alas!" More frequently it is used to indicate that a threat of judgment is to follow (Isaiah 10:5; Isaiah 29:1); or to direct attention to some important announcement (Isaiah 55:1), where the Hebrew word is translated "Ho."

(5) Greek oua, in Mark 15:29, used by those who mocked Jesus, as He hung upon the cross. All of these words are evidently imitative of the natural sounds, which spontaneously give expression to these emotions of complaint, grief, pain, exultation, etc.

Edward Mack

1436. ea -- ah! ha! (interj. expressing surprise, indignation ...
... expressing surprise, indignation, fear) NASB Word Usage let...alone (1). aha! Apparent
imperative of eao; properly, let it be, ie (as interjection) aha! ...
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3758. oua -- ah! ha! (an expression of wonder or surprise)
... ah! ha! (an expression of wonder or surprise). Part of Speech: Interjection
Transliteration: oua Phonetic Spelling: (oo-ah') Short Definition: ah!, aha! ...
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1889. heach -- aha!
... heach. 1890 . aha! Transliteration: heach Phonetic Spelling: (heh-awkh') Short
Definition: aha. Word Origin a prim. ... Definition aha! NASB Word Usage aha (12). ...
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A Peal of Bells
... "He champs his bit and is eager for the fray: his snortings are terrible, his neck
is clothed with lightning, and he crieth in the midst of the battle, "Aha! ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 7 1861/a peal of bells.htm

Paul's First Prayer
... utterly destroyed, suffers him to drive on to his own destruction, and then at last
turns round in triumphant derision upon the man who hoped to have said aha! ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/pauls first prayer.htm

Our Watchword
... The wicked say, "Aha, aha," therefore let those who love God's salvation have a
common watchword with which to silence the malicious mockeries of the ungodly ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/our watchword.htm

Psalm 40
... 15For a reward of this their shame. confounded let them be. That in this manner
scoffing say,. Aha, aha! to me. ^16In thee let all be glad, and joy,. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/scottish psalter and paraphrases/psalm 40.htm

Of the Fact that Devils Struggle with Men not Without Effort on ...
... They that trouble me will rejoice if I be moved;" and: "O My God, let them not rejoice
over me; let them not say in their hearts, Aha, Aha, our very wish ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xxi of the fact.htm

The Eternal Name
... If ye wish to do it, where can ye find the means? It is not in your power. Aha!
aha! aha! we laugh you to scorn. But you will quench it, will you? ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/the eternal name.htm

The Preacher as a Patriot.
... He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh; he roasteth
roast and is satisfied; yea, he warmeth himself and saith, Aha, aha, I am ...
/.../stalker/the preacher and his models/lecture iii the preacher as.htm

Epistle xviii. To John, Bishop.
... But say ye with the prophet, Let them be turned back and put to shame that say unto
me, Aha, Aha (Psalm 69:4). And again, But let not the oil of the sinner ...
/.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xviii to john bishop.htm

The Desolations of the Lord, the Consolation of his Saints
... trembled before us; our fathers put ten thousand of your sires to flight, and we
will do the same with you; and when we have done it we will say of you, "Aha! ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the desolations of the lord.htm

A New Year's Benediction
... He smelleth the battle afar off, and he cries in the midst of the tumult,
"Aha! aha! aha!" He laugheth at all the hosts of his enemies. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 6 1860/a new years benediction.htm

Aha (11 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A sunk fence. See Ha-ha. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. AH; AHA. ...
Edward Mack. Multi-Version Concordance Aha (11 Occurrences). ...
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Aha!

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Aha'va (3 Occurrences)
Aha'va. Ahava, Aha'va. Ahaz . Multi-Version Concordance Aha'va
(3 Occurrences). Ezra 8:15 And I gathered them together ...
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Si'aha (1 Occurrence)
Si'aha. Siaha, Si'aha. Sibbecai . Multi-Version Concordance
Si'aha (1 Occurrence). Ezra 2:44 the children of Keros, the ...
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Man'aha'thites (1 Occurrence)
Man'aha'thites. Manahathites, Man'aha'thites. Manahethites .
Multi-Version Concordance Man'aha'thites (1 Occurrence). ...
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Appalled (31 Occurrences)
... Psalms 40:15 Let them be desolate by reason of their shame That say unto me, Aha,
aha. ... Psalms 70:3 Let them be turned because of their shame Who say, "Aha! ...
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Ha (8 Occurrences)
... HA. ha (he'-ah): In Job 39:25, the Revised Version (British and American) "Aha,"
of the battle-horse. See AH, AHA. Multi-Version Concordance Ha (8 Occurrences). ...
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Ah (43 Occurrences)
... utterance. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. AH; AHA. a, a ... it. (DBY). Psalms
35:25 Don't let them say in their heart, "Aha! That's the ...
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Enlarge (18 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS). Psalms 35:21 And they enlarge against
me their mouth, They said, 'Aha, aha, our eye hath seen.' (YLT). ...
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Surprised (46 Occurrences)
... the evil-doers. (BBE). Psalms 40:15 Let those who say to me, Aha, aha! be
surprised because of their shame. (BBE). Ecclesiastes 5:8 ...
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