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!

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Job
Book Distribution

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