Lexicon ach: Brother Original Word: אָח Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ah, alas A variation for 'ahahh; Oh! (expressive of grief or surprise) -- ah, alas. see HEBREW 'ahahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition ah!, alas! NASB Translation Ah (1), alas (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs III. אָח interjection (onomatopoetic) ah! alas! Ezekiel 6:11; Ezekiel 21:20. **Ezek 18:10 אָח is a vox nihili (dittograph from following אחד: see Commentaries): in Ezekiel 21:10 also dubious (ᵐ5 εὖ), read אַח Ew Hi Sm Toy, חַדָּה Co Berthol, אַתְּ Oort Krae. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: This interjection is derived from a primitive root.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for expressing lament or sorrow in the New Testament is often found in words like οὐαί (ouai • Strong's Greek 3759), which is similarly used to express woe or distress. Usage: The word is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey a deep emotional response, typically associated with sorrow or distress. It is an exclamatory expression that reflects the speaker's intense feelings. Context: The interjection אָח appears in the Hebrew Bible as a poignant expression of lament. It is often found in contexts where the speaker is experiencing or witnessing suffering, calamity, or divine judgment. The use of אָח serves to highlight the emotional intensity of the situation, providing a vocal outlet for the speaker's anguish. This term is not frequently used, but its occurrences are significant in understanding the emotional landscape of the biblical narrative. For example, in Ezekiel 6:11, the prophet uses this interjection to express the impending doom and destruction that will befall the people: "Thus says the Lord GOD: Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and cry 'Alas!' because of all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel, who will fall by the sword, famine, and plague." Forms and Transliterations אָ֔ח אָ֛ח אח ’āḥ AchLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 6:11 HEB: בְּרַגְלְךָ֙ וֶֽאֱמָר־ אָ֔ח אֶ֛ל כָּל־ NAS: and say, Alas, because KJV: and say, Alas for all the evil INT: your foot and say Alas because of all Ezekiel 21:15 |
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