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“Ah!” is an exclamation expressing sorrow, distress, or regret in biblical speech.

Definition

“Ah!” is an exclamation expressing sorrow, distress, regret, or lament.

Biblical Usage

The exclamation appears in biblical speech and poetic expression when a speaker voices sorrow or regret. It is used in passages from the Psalms, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and the Gospel according to Mark.

Scripture References

Psalms 35:25 Isaiah 1:4 Isaiah 1:24 Jeremiah 1:6 Jeremiah 22:18 Mark 15:29

Related Figures

Isaiah Jeremiah Mark

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
An exclamation of sorrow or regret (Ps. 35:25; Isa. 1:4, 24; Jer. 1:6; 22:18; Mark 15:29).
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