Strong's H4102 · Hebrew
מָהַהּ
mâhahh · /maw-hah'/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.
Genesis 43:10For except we had lingered, surely now we had returned this second time. this: or, twice by this
Judges2 verses
And Ehud escaped while they tarried, and passed beyond the quarries, and escaped unto Seirath.
Judges 19:8And he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart: and the damsel's father said, Comfort thine heart, I pray thee. And they tarried until afternoon, and they did eat both of them. until afternoon: Heb. till the day declined
2 Samuel1 verse
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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);