The meaning of “מָהַהּ”
Understanding mâhahh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a denominative from מָה delay, linger, stay selves, tarry. - properly, to question or hesitate, i.e. (by impl...
מָהַהּ
apparently a denominative from מָה delay, linger, stay selves, tarry. - properly, to question or hesitate, i.e. (by implication) to be reluctant 1) (Hithpalpel) to linger, tarry, wait, delay
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 43:10 | “For except we had lingered, surely now we had returned this second time.” Word: מָהַהּ (mâhahh) | |
| Exodus 12:39 | “And they baked unleavened cakes of the dough which they brought forth out of Egypt, for it was not leavened; because they were thrust out of Egypt, and could not tarry, neither had they prepared for themselves any victual.” Word: מָהַהּ (mâhahh) | |
| Judges 19:8 | “And he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart: and the damsel’s father said, Comfort thine heart, I pray thee. And they tarried until afternoon, and they did eat both of them.” Word: מָהַהּ (mâhahh) | |
| 2 Samuel 15:28 | “See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until there come word from you to certify me.” Word: מָהַהּ (mâhahh) | |
| Psalms 119:60 | “I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.” Word: מָהַהּ (mâhahh) |
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