Lexicon paah: Corner, edge, side Original Word: פָעָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cry A primitive root; to scream -- cry. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to groan NASB Translation groan (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָּעָה] verb groan (onomatopoetic according to Thes; Late Hebrew Hiph`il bleat, so Arabic ![]() ![]() ![]() Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance that corresponds exactly to the Hebrew פָעָה (pa'ah). However, Greek terms that convey similar meanings of crying out or screaming in distress include: Usage: The verb פָעָה (pa'ah) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of screaming or crying out, often in a context of distress or intense emotion. Context: The Hebrew verb פָעָה (pa'ah) is a primitive root that conveys the action of screaming or crying out. This term is used in the context of expressing deep emotional turmoil or distress. The act of screaming, as denoted by פָעָה, is often associated with situations of desperation or urgent need for help. In the Hebrew Scriptures, this term is used to depict the raw, unrestrained vocal expression of anguish or alarm. The usage of פָעָה is relatively rare, highlighting its specific application to moments of acute emotional expression. The verb captures the intensity and urgency of the human experience in times of crisis, serving as a poignant reminder of the depth of human emotion and the instinctive response to call out in times of need. Forms and Transliterations אֶפְעֶ֔ה אפעה ’ep̄‘eh ’ep̄·‘eh efEhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 42:14 HEB: אֶתְאַפָּ֑ק כַּיּוֹלֵדָ֣ה אֶפְעֶ֔ה אֶשֹּׁ֥ם וְאֶשְׁאַ֖ף NAS: Myself. [Now] like a woman in labor I will groan, I will both KJV: [and] refrained myself: [now] will I cry like a travailing woman; INT: and restrained labor will groan gasp and pant 1 Occurrence |