Strong’s H0190

אוֹיָה

Part of speech

Interjection

Transliteration

owyah

Pronunciation

oh-yah

Definition

Woe, Alas

Meaning

lamentation, Oh!

Usage

The Hebrew word "oyah" is an interjection used to express deep sorrow, distress, or lamentation. It is often found in contexts of mourning or when pronouncing judgment. The term conveys a sense of impending doom or grief, often used by prophets to warn of divine judgment or to express the anguish of the people.

Bible references

Psalm 120:5