Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֹחַ”
Understanding ʼôach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from אָח doleful creature. - a howler or lonesome wild animal 1) howling animal 1a) jackal 1b) hyena
H255
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֹחַ
Phonetico'-akh
Transliterationʼôach
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from אָח doleful creature. - a howler or lonesome wild animal 1) howling animal 1a) jackal 1b) hyena
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 13:21 | “But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and owls shall dwell there, and satyrs shall dance there.” Word: אֹחַ (ʼôach) |
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