Lexicon he: Behold, lo Original Word: הֵא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance behold, lo A primitive particle; lo! -- behold, lo. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. interj. Definition lo! behold! NASB Translation behold (1), now (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs הֵא interjection (Aramaic הָא, Daniel 2:43 הֵא (q. v.), ![]() ![]() Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive particleCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2400: ἰδού (idou) • Behold! Lo! Usage: This particle is used to draw attention, often to something significant or noteworthy. It is an exclamatory particle that serves to highlight or emphasize a statement or event. Context: The Hebrew particle הֵא (heh) is an exclamatory term used in the Hebrew Bible to draw attention to a particular statement or event. It functions similarly to the English expressions "lo" or "behold," serving as a call to notice or consider something important. This particle is often found in prophetic literature and narrative texts, where it underscores the significance of divine actions or pronouncements. Its usage is primarily rhetorical, aiming to engage the audience and emphasize the gravity or immediacy of the message being conveyed. The particle is a tool for the biblical authors to ensure that the reader or listener pays close attention to the unfolding narrative or divine revelation. Forms and Transliterations הֵ֜א הֵֽא־ הא הא־ he hê hê-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 47:23 HEB: אַדְמַתְכֶ֖ם לְפַרְעֹ֑ה הֵֽא־ לָכֶ֣ם זֶ֔רַע NAS: for Pharaoh; now, [here] is seed KJV: for Pharaoh: lo, [here is] seed INT: and your land Pharaoh now is seed may sow Ezekiel 16:43 |