The meaning of “נָהָה”
Understanding nâhâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
lament, wail. - to groan, i.e. bewail - hence (through the idea of crying aloud), to assemble (as if on proclamation) 1)...
נָהָה
lament, wail. - to groan, i.e. bewail - hence (through the idea of crying aloud), to assemble (as if on proclamation) 1) to wail, lament 1a) (Qal) to wail, lament 1b) (Niphal) to go mourning after
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 7:2 | “And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjath–jearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after the Lord.” Word: נָהָה (nâhâh) | |
| Ezekiel 32:18 | “Son of man, wail for the multitude of Egypt, and cast them down, even her, and the daughters of the famous nations, unto the nether parts of the earth, with them that go down into the pit.” Word: נָהָה (nâhâh) | |
| Micah 2:4 | “In that day shall one take up a parable against you, and lament with a doleful lamentation, and say, We be utterly spoiled: he hath changed the portion of my people: how hath he removed it from me! turning away he hath divided our fields.” Word: נָהָה (nâhâh) |
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