מָהַהּ

ma.hahVerbH4102

to delay

From: apparently a denominative from H4100 (מָה);

Short Definition

properly, to question or hesitate, i.e. (by implication) to be reluctant

Full Lexicon Entry

(Hithpalpel) to linger, tarry, wait, delay

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Genesis
2
Judges
2
2 Samuel
1
Exodus
1
Habakkuk
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Samuel 15:28
  • Exodus 12:39
  • Genesis 19:16
  • Genesis 43:10
  • Habakkuk 2:3

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