Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אַלְלַי”
Understanding ʼalᵉlay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
by reduplication from אָלָה woe. - alas! 1) woe! alas!
H480
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אַלְלַי
Phonetical-le-lah'ee
Transliterationʼalᵉlay
Grammar Code
H:Intj
Hebrew, I
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by reduplication from אָלָה woe. - alas! 1) woe! alas!
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 10:15 | “If I be wicked, woe unto me; and if I be righteous, yet will I not lift up my head. I am full of confusion; therefore see thou mine affliction;” Word: אַלְלַי (ʼalᵉlay) | |
| Micah 7:1 | “Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grapegleanings of the vintage: there is no cluster to eat: my soul desired the firstripe fruit.” Word: אַלְלַי (ʼalᵉlay) |