Strong’s G3759

οὐαί

Part of speech

Interjection, Noun, Indeclinable, Other Type

Transliteration

ouai

Pronunciation

oo-ah'-ee

Definition

Woe, alas

Meaning

woe!, alas!, uttered in grief or denunciation.

Usage

The Greek word "οὐαί" (ouai) is an interjection used to express deep distress, lamentation, or denunciation. It is often translated as "woe" or "alas" in English. In the New Testament, it is frequently used by Jesus to pronounce judgment or express sorrow over the spiritual state of individuals or groups, particularly the Pharisees and cities that rejected His message.

Bible references

Matthew 11:21;Matthew 11:21;Matthew 18:7;Matthew 18:7;Matthew 23:13;Matthew 23:14;Matthew 23:15;Matthew 23:16;Matthew 23:23;Matthew 23:25;Matthew 23:27;Matthew 23:29;Matthew 24:19;Matthew 26:24;Mark 13:17;Mark 14:21;Luke 6:24;Luke 6:25;Luke 6:25;Luke 6:26;Luke 10:13;Luke 10:13;Luke 11:42;Luke 11:43;Luke 11:44