Strong’s H3863

לוּא

Part of speech

Conjunction

Transliteration

luw'

Pronunciation

loo

Definition

If only, Oh that, Would that

Meaning

if, would that!

Usage

The Hebrew particle "lu" is used to express a wish or a hypothetical situation, often conveying a sense of longing or desire for something that is not the current reality. It is typically used in contexts where the speaker is expressing a deep yearning or a conditional wish, often with a sense of regret or lamentation.

Bible references

Genesis 17:18;Genesis 23:13;Genesis 30:34;Genesis 50:15;Numbers 14:2;Numbers 14:2;Numbers 20:3;Numbers 22:29;Deuteronomy 32:29;Joshua 7:7;Judges 8:19;Judges 13:23;1 Samuel 14:30;2 Samuel 18:12;2 Samuel 19:6;Job 6:2;Job 9:33;Job 16:4;Psalm 81:13;Isaiah 48:18;Ezekiel 14:15;Micah 2:11