הֶאָח
he.ach
Aha!
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "he'ach" (H1889) is translated as "Aha!" conveying a sense of triumph, surprise, or discovery. Its meaning is best understood as an exclamation that signifies realizing a truth or gaining insight, often implying superiority or vindication. This word appears 12 times in the Bible, primarily in prophetic and Wisdom Literature passages, where it is used by individuals like Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In these contexts, "he'ach" is often spoken by prophets in response to being informed of events that vindicate their prophecies. This usage suggests that "he'ach" is an expression of affirmation and validation, further underscoring its significance as a reaction to revealed truth. The limited yet significant occurrences of "he'ach" in the Bible imply its crucial role as an exclamation of triumphant understanding or vindication. This Hebrew expression adds nuance to prophetic and Wisdom Literature, highlighting the emotions and reactions of individuals as they come to understand unfolding events and the intentions of God.
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Occurrences in Scripture
12 total occurrences across the text
As often as the trumpet sounds he snorts, ‘Aha!’ He smells the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
Psalms 35:21Yes, they opened their mouth wide against me. They said, “Aha! Aha! Our eye has seen it!”
Psalms 35:21Yes, they opened their mouth wide against me. They said, “Aha! Aha! Our eye has seen it!”
Psalms 35:25Don’t let them say in their heart, “Aha! That’s the way we want it!” Don’t let them say, “We have swallowed him up!”
Psalms 40:15Let them be desolate by reason of their shame that tell me, “Aha! Aha!”
Psalms 40:15Let them be desolate by reason of their shame that tell me, “Aha! Aha!”
Psalms 70:3Let them be turned because of their shame who say, “Aha! Aha!”
Psalms 70:3Let them be turned because of their shame who say, “Aha! Aha!”
Isaiah 44:16He burns part of it in the fire. With part of it, he eats meat. He roasts a roast, and is satisfied. Yes, he warms himself, and says, “Aha! I am warm. I have seen the fire.”
Ezekiel 25:3Tell the children of Ammon, ‘Hear the word of the Lord Yahweh! The Lord Yahweh says, “Because you said, ‘Aha!’ against my sanctuary, when it was profaned; and against the land of Israel, when it was made desolate; and against the house of Judah, when they went into captivity:
Ezekiel 26:2“Son of man, because Tyre has said against Jerusalem, ‘Aha! She is broken! She who was the gateway of the peoples has been returned to me. I will be replenished, now that she is laid waste;’
Ezekiel 36:2The Lord Yahweh says: ‘Because the enemy has said against you, “Aha!” and, “The ancient high places are ours in possession!” ’