הֵא

hêʼ · /hay/

Number

H1887

Language

Hebrew

Original word

הֵא

Transliteration

hêʼ

Pronunciation

hay

KJV occurrences

2 verses

Definition

lo!

KJV: behold, lo.

Root / derivation: a primitive particle;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered הֵא across 2 verses.

behold1×

lo1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse

Genesis 47:23

Then Joseph said unto the people, Behold, I have bought you this day and your land for Pharaoh: lo, here is seed for you, and ye shall sow the land.

Ezekiel1 verse

Ezekiel 16:43

Because thou hast not remembered the days of thy youth, but hast fretted me in all these things; behold, therefore I also will recompense thy way upon thine head, saith the Lord GOD: and thou shalt not commit this lewdness above all thine abominations.

Topics that use this word

Egypt High Places Land Monopoly

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H1887 (hêʼ) mean?

lo!

How many times does H1887 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H1887 (הֵא) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “behold.”

How is hêʼ translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H1887 is rendered as “behold” (1×), “lo” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word הֵא come from?

a primitive particle;