Strong’s H2005

הֵן

Part of speech

demonstrative adverb; interjection; hypothetical particle; conjunction

Transliteration

hen

Pronunciation

hane

Definition

Behold, lo, see

Meaning

lo!, if

Usage

The Hebrew word "hen" is an interjection used to draw attention to something significant or to emphasize a point. It is often translated as "behold," "lo," or "see" in English. This word serves as a literary device to alert the reader or listener to pay attention to what follows, often introducing a statement of importance or a divine revelation.

Bible references

Genesis 3:22;Genesis 4:14;Genesis 6:13;Genesis 6:17;Genesis 9:9;Genesis 11:6;Genesis 15:3;Genesis 19:34;Genesis 27:11;Genesis 27:37;Genesis 29:7;Genesis 30:34;Genesis 39:8;Genesis 40:6;Genesis 41:17;Genesis 44:8;Genesis 44:16;Genesis 47:1;Genesis 47:23;Genesis 48:4;Exodus 4:1;Exodus 5:5;Exodus 6:12;Exodus 6:30;Exodus 8:21