אֲהָהּ
a.hah (H0162)
alas!
AI Word Study
According to the Strong's number H0162, the Hebrew word "אֲהָהּ" is used 15 times in the Bible. The short definition provided is "alas!," indicating an expression of regret, sadness, or dismay. This exclamation serves as a strong emotional response to a situation, often conveying a sense of sorrow or disappointment. The usage of "אֲהָהּ" suggests it is typically used in moments of crisis or misfortune, highlighting the gravity of the situation. It can be employed to express regret for something that has happened, or to convey the intensity of one's emotions in response to a difficult circumstance. The frequency of its usage indicates that this word plays a significant role in conveying the emotional depth of various biblical narratives. The significance of "אֲהָהּ" lies in its ability to convey a sense of human vulnerability and emotional response to situations. By examining its usage, we can gain insight into the emotional experiences of biblical characters, which in turn can help us better understand their perspectives and actions.
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Joshua said, “Alas, Lord Yahweh, why have you brought this people over the Jordan at all, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to cause us to perish? I wish that we had been content and lived beyond the Jordan!
Gideon saw that he was Yahweh’s angel; and Gideon said, “Alas, Lord Yahweh! Because I have seen Yahweh’s angel face to face!”
When he saw her, he tore his clothes, and said, “Alas, my daughter! You have brought me very low, and you are one of those who trouble me; for I have opened my mouth to Yahweh, and I can’t go back.”
The king of Israel said, “Alas! For Yahweh has called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab.”
But as one was cutting down a tree, the ax head fell into the water. Then he cried, and said, “Alas, my master! For it was borrowed.”
When the servant of the man of God had risen early, and gone out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was around the city. His servant said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?”
Then I said, “Ah, Lord Yahweh! Behold, I don’t know how to speak; for I am a child.”
Then I said, “Ah, Lord Yahweh! Surely you have greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, ‘You will have peace;’ whereas the sword reaches to the heart.”
Then I said, “Ah, Lord Yahweh! Behold, the prophets tell them, ‘You will not see the sword, neither will you have famine; but I will give you assured peace in this place.’ ”
“Ah Lord Yahweh! Behold, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for you.
Then I said, “Ah Lord Yahweh! Behold, my soul has not been polluted; for from my youth up even until now I have not eaten of that which dies of itself, or is torn of animals. No abominable meat has come into my mouth!”
While they were killing, and I was left, I fell on my face, and cried, and said, “Ah Lord Yahweh! Will you destroy all the residue of Israel in your pouring out of your wrath on Jerusalem?”
When I prophesied, Pelatiah the son of Benaiah died. Then I fell down on my face, and cried with a loud voice, and said, “Ah Lord Yahweh! Will you make a full end of the remnant of Israel?”
Then I said, “Ah Lord Yahweh! They say of me, ‘Isn’t he a speaker of parables?’ ”
Alas for the day! For the day of Yahweh is at hand, and it will come as destruction from the Almighty.