Strong’s H4100

מָה

Part of speech

pronoun interrogative; indefinite; feminine

Transliteration

mah

Pronunciation

mah

Definition

What, how, why

Meaning

what?, what!, indefinitely what

Usage

The Hebrew word "מה" (mah) is an interrogative pronoun used to ask questions regarding 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

Genesis 2:19;Genesis 3:13;Genesis 4:6;Genesis 4:6;Genesis 4:10;Genesis 12:18;Genesis 12:18;Genesis 12:19;Genesis 15:2;Genesis 15:8;Genesis 18:13;Genesis 20:9;Genesis 20:9;Genesis 20:10;Genesis 21:17;Genesis 21:29;Genesis 23:15;Genesis 24:31;Genesis 25:22;Genesis 25:32;Genesis 26:10;Genesis 27:20;Genesis 27:37;Genesis 27:45;Genesis 27:46