1958. hi

Lexicon

hi: To fall, to be, to become

Original Word: הִי
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: hiy
Pronunciation: hah-vah
Phonetic Spelling: (he)
Definition: To fall, to be, to become
Meaning: lamentation

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

woe

For nhiy; lamentation -- woe. (For hiyr. See huw', huw.)

see HEBREW nhiy

see HEBREW huw'

see HEBREW huw

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
lamentation, wailing
NASB Translation
woe (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

הִי (?) noun [masculine] lamentation, wailing, only Ezekiel 2:10 וְכָתוּב אֵלָיהָ קִינִים וָהֶגֶה וָהִי and written in it were lamentations and mourning and wailing (ᵐ5 ουἀί, woe! Ew^{§ 101 c} compare אִי, compare III. אִי above, according to Thes Sta^{§ 125 b} and others הִי = נְהִי, נ being dropped; Ol^{§ 77 g, 144 c would emend} נְהִי so Co; see נְהִי below נהה. Text very dubious).

הִיא see הוּא.

הֵידָד see below הדד.

הֻיְּדוֺת see below ידה

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָיָה (hāyâ), which means "to be" or "to become."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2354: θρηνέω (threnéō) • to lament, to mourn.
• Strong's Greek Number 2875: κλαίω (klaió) • to weep, to mourn.
• Strong's Greek Number 3996: πενθέω (pentheō) • to mourn, to grieve.

These Greek terms reflect similar themes of lamentation and mourning found in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing the universality of these expressions across different cultures and languages within the biblical context.

Usage: The term הִי (hî') is used in the context of expressing lamentation or a cry of distress. It is a noun that captures the essence of mourning or sorrowful expression.

Context: The Hebrew word הִי (hî') is a term that encapsulates the deep emotional expression of lamentation. It is often associated with mourning and is used in contexts where there is a profound sense of loss or distress. In the Hebrew Bible, lamentation is a significant theme, reflecting the human response to suffering, calamity, or divine judgment. The expression of lamentation is not merely an emotional outburst but is often a structured and communal activity, as seen in the Book of Lamentations and other prophetic writings.

The use of הִי (hî') in the biblical text underscores the importance of acknowledging and expressing grief. It serves as a reminder of the human condition and the need for divine intervention and comfort. The act of lamentation is both a personal and communal experience, allowing individuals and communities to process their grief and seek solace in their faith.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of lamentation is captured in various passages where the people of Israel express their sorrow and seek God's mercy. The expression of lamentation is a vital part of the biblical narrative, illustrating the depth of human emotion and the hope for redemption and restoration.

Forms and Transliterations

וָהִֽי׃ והי׃ vaHi wā·hî wāhî

Englishman's Concordance

Ezekiel 2:10
HEB: קִנִ֥ים וָהֶ֖גֶה וָהִֽי׃ ס
NAS: mourning and woe.
KJV: and mourning, and woe.
INT: were lamentations mourning and woe

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1958
1 Occurrence

wā·hî — 1 Occ.