Strong's H480 · Hebrew
אַלְלַי
ʼalᵉlay · /al-le-lah'ee/
Number
H480
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אַלְלַי
Transliteration
ʼalᵉlay
Pronunciation
al-le-lah'ee
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
alas!
KJV: woe.
Root / derivation: by reduplication from H421 (אָלָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אַלְלַי across 2 verses.
woe2×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H480 (ʼalᵉlay) mean?
alas!
How many times does H480 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H480 (אַלְלַי) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “woe.”
How is ʼalᵉlay translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H480 is rendered as “woe” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word אַלְלַי come from?
by reduplication from H421 (אָלָה);