Strong’s H2980

יָבַב

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

yabab

Pronunciation

yah-BAHV

Definition

To cry out, wail, lament

Meaning

to bawl

Usage

The Hebrew verb "yabab" primarily conveys the act of crying out or wailing, often in a context of lamentation or distress. It is used to describe a loud, mournful cry, typically associated with grief or a call for help. This term is often found in poetic and prophetic literature within the Hebrew Bible, where it underscores the emotional intensity of the situation being described.

Bible references

Judges 5:28