Strong’s H0017

אֲבוֹי

Part of speech

Interjection

Transliteration

abowy

Pronunciation

ah-VOY

Definition

Woe, Alas

Meaning

want

Usage

The Hebrew word "אֲבוֹי" (aboy) is an interjection used to express grief, distress, or lamentation. It is often found in contexts where there is a pronouncement of judgment or a deep expression of sorrow. The term is used to convey a sense of impending doom or misfortune, often as a result of divine judgment or human folly.

Bible references

Proverbs 23:29