Strong's H421 · Hebrew
אָלָה
ʼâlâh · /aw-law'/
Number
H421
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אָלָה
Transliteration
ʼâlâh
Pronunciation
aw-law'
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
to bewail
KJV: lament.
Root / derivation: a primitive root (rather identical with H422 (אָלָה) through the idea of invocation);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָלָה across 1 verse.
Lament1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H421 (ʼâlâh) mean?
to bewail
How many times does H421 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H421 (אָלָה) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “Lament.”
How is ʼâlâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H421 is rendered as “Lament” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אָלָה come from?
a primitive root (rather identical with H422 (אָלָה) through the idea of invocation);