Strong’s H1945

הוֹי

Part of speech

Interjection

Transliteration

howy

Pronunciation

ho-ee

Definition

Woe, Alas

Meaning

oh!

Usage

The Hebrew word "hoy" is an interjection used to express lamentation, distress, or impending judgment. It is often translated as "woe" or "alas" in English. This term is frequently used by the prophets in the Old Testament to announce divine judgment or to express sorrow over the sins and impending doom of Israel and other nations.

Bible references

1 Kings 13:30;Isaiah 1:4;Isaiah 1:24;Isaiah 5:8;Isaiah 5:11;Isaiah 5:18;Isaiah 5:20;Isaiah 5:21;Isaiah 5:22;Isaiah 10:1;Isaiah 10:5;Isaiah 17:12;Isaiah 18:1;Isaiah 28:1;Isaiah 29:1;Isaiah 29:15;Isaiah 30:1;Isaiah 31:1;Isaiah 33:1;Isaiah 45:9;Isaiah 45:10;Isaiah 55:1;Jeremiah 22:13;Jeremiah 22:18;Jeremiah 22:18