Strong’s H3964

מָא

Part of speech

pronoun interrogative; indefinite

Transliteration

ma'

Pronunciation

mah

Definition

What, how, why

Meaning

that

Usage

The Hebrew word "ma" is an interrogative pronoun used to ask questions about identity, nature, or reason. It is often translated as "what," "how," or "why" in English. This word is used to inquire about the specifics of a situation, object, or action, seeking to understand more about the subject in question.

Bible references

1 Kings 22:21;Ezra 6:8