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Ah, Aha

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: A By: George A. Morrish

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“An exclamation of joy, of terror, or of mockery” (Fürst) (Psa. 35:25; 40:15²⁵Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up. (Psalm 35:25)
¹⁵Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha. (Psalm 40:15); Isa. 44:16¹⁶He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh; he roasteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he warmeth himself, and saith, Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire: (Isaiah 44:16); Jer. 22:18¹⁸Therefore thus saith the Lord concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah; They shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah lord! or, Ah his glory! (Jeremiah 22:18); Ezek. 25:3³And say unto the Ammonites, Hear the word of the Lord God; Thus saith the Lord God; Because thou saidst, Aha, against my sanctuary, when it was profaned; and against the land of Israel, when it was desolate; and against the house of Judah, when they went into captivity; (Ezekiel 25:3)).

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