הוֹ
𐤄𐤅
hôw
Alas
An exclamatory particle expressing surprise, lamentation, or strong emotional reaction, similar to English 'oh!' or 'alas!'. Primarily functions as an interjection in poetic or heightened prose contexts, conveying the speaker's intense feeling, especially of grief, dismay, or sudden realization.
Amos 5:16 · Word #14
Lexicon H1930
| Lemma | הוֹ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤄𐤅 |
| Transliteration | hôw |
| Strong's | H1930 |
| Definition | An exclamatory particle expressing surprise, lamentation, or strong emotional reaction, similar to English 'oh!' or 'alas!'. Primarily functions as an interjection in poetic or heightened prose contexts, conveying the speaker's intense feeling, especially of grief, dismay, or sudden realization. |
Morphology HTj
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Alas |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1930-01
Alas!
| Morphological Notes | Particle; interjection; no inflection for gender, number, or person. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Alas!" conveys a strong emotional exclamation of grief or dismay, aligning with the particle’s function as an interjection expressing intense feeling. As a standalone particle, it carries no inflection but serves purely as an emotive outcry. |
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