Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H4102

Strong's H4102 · Hebrew

מָהַהּ

mâhahh · /maw-hah'/

Number
H4102
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מָהַהּ
Transliteration
mâhahh
Pronunciation
maw-hah'
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

properly, to question or hesitate, i.e. (by implication) to be reluctant

KJV: delay, linger, stay selves, tarry.

Root / derivation: apparently a denominative from H4100 (מָה);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מָהַהּ across 9 verses.

tarry3×
lingered2×
tarried2×
delayed1×
Stay1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis2 verses
Exodus1 verse
Judges2 verses
2 Samuel1 verse
Psalms1 verse
Isaiah1 verse
Habakkuk1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H4102 (mâhahh) mean?

properly, to question or hesitate, i.e. (by implication) to be reluctant

How many times does H4102 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H4102 (מָהַהּ) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “tarry.”

How is mâhahh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H4102 is rendered as “tarry” (3×), “lingered” (2×), “tarried” (2×), “delayed” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word מָהַהּ come from?

apparently a denominative from H4100 (מָה);