Strong's H3939 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: לַעֲנָה (laʻănâh)

Pronunciation: lah-an-aw'

POS: lah-an-aw' Morph: n-f

Exegesis: from an unused root supposed to mean to curse;

Definition: from an unused root supposed to mean to curse; wormwood (regarded as poisonous, and therefore accursed); hemlock, wormwood.

KJV Usage: hemlock, wormwood.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) wormwood
• 2. 1a) bitterness (metaph.)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G318
• GREEK G3601
• GREEK G4088
• GREEK G5521

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