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And Moses returned to Jehovah, and said, Alas, this people has sinned a great sin, and they have made themselves a god of gold!

Verse ConceptsGoldGod's People Sinning

And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned.

Verse ConceptsAaron, Life EventsFolly, Effects OfConfession, Examples OfAaron, Character

And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!

Verse ConceptsWise Proverbs

And Joshua said, Alas, O Lord GOD, wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us? would to God we had been content, and dwelt on the other side Jordan!

Verse ConceptsSadnessCrossing Into The Promised LandGod Will Cause DefeatWhy Does God Do This?

And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face.

Verse ConceptsExperience, of GodBeing Face To Face With GodThose Who Saw Godgideon

And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the LORD, and I cannot go back.

Verse ConceptsTearing Of ClothesThose Who Tore Clothes

And he laid his carcase in his own grave; and they mourned over him, saying, Alas, my brother!

Verse ConceptsAnother's Burial Place

And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the LORD hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab!

Verse ConceptsThree MenGiven Into One's HandsGod Will Cause Defeat

But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed.

Verse ConceptsAxesLendingLossThings Falling

And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?

Verse ConceptsMorningEnemies SurroundingAttacking With ChariotsThose Who Rose EarlyEarthly Armiesservanthoodarmy

"Alas, why died I not in the birth? Why did not I perish, as soon as I came out of my mother's womb?

Verse ConceptsRegretting BirthDesire For DeathDeath Of A MotherNever Giving UpHaving A Baby

If I have been lawless, alas for me! Or, if I am righteous, I will not lift up my head, Surfeited with shame, look thou then on my humiliation.

Verse ConceptsLifting HeadsSin Clings To The Sinner

For the wise man, like the fool, will not be remembered for very long, because in the days to come, both will already have been forgotten. Alas, the wise man dies -- just like the fool!

Verse ConceptsEquality Of FateForgetting PeopleDeath Is UniversalWise Man Or FoolWisdom

For, if the one should fall, the other would raise up his companion, - but alas! for him who is alone when he falleth, with no second to raise him up!

Verse ConceptsBest FriendsTragedyNot Being Alonehelphelpingpity

Do not stare at me because I am dark, for the sun has burned my skin. My brothers were angry with me; they made me the keeper of the vineyards. Alas, my own vineyard I could not keep!

Verse ConceptsAfrican AmericansScorchingLooking Intently At PeopleBlack PeopleUnnamed People Angry With OthersSunMothers And SonsColorSunshine

Alas! a nation - committing sin, a people - burdened with iniquity, a seed - practising wickedness, sons - acting corruptly. They have forsaken Yahweh despised the Holy One of Israel, - Are estranged and gone back.

Verse ConceptsCorruption, Of HumanityAbandonmentForsaking God, Illustrated ByImpenitence, Warnings AgainstNationalismRejection Of GodEvildoersGod's People Sinningcorruption

Therefore, Declareth the Lord Yahweh of hosts, The Mighty One of Israel, - Alas! I must appease me on mine adversaries, I must avenge me on mine enemies

Verse ConceptsGod, Power OfRetributionGod Executes VengeanceRevengeventing

The show of their face, hath answered against them, And their sin - like Sodom, have they told, they have not concealed it. Alas for their souls! For they have requited to themselves, calamity.

Verse ConceptsSodom And GomorrahFruits Of SinDisfigurement Of SinCountenanceExpressions On FacesSin Made KnownHarming OneselfWoe To Israel And JerusalemAppearances of

Alas! for them Who draw on themselves punishment with cords of falsehood, - And as with waggon-bands, penalty:

Verse ConceptsCartsRopesPulling ThingsContinuing In SinWoe To The Wicked

Alas! for them who ordain iniquitous decree, - And, busy writers, who make a business of writing mischief:

Verse Conceptsethics, socialWicked RulersRulers, WickedHuman LawWoe To The WickedInjusticeMaking DecisionsDecision Makingoppression

Alas! the booming of many peoples, Like the booming of the seas, shall they boom, - And the rushing of nations! Like the rushing of mighty waters, shall they rush.

Verse ConceptsSeaThings Like The SeaSea, Metaphorical References

Alas, oh land of whirring wings
Which lies beyond the rivers of Cush,

Verse ConceptsRivers And StreamsWingsAfricaRivers

From the ends of the earth we hear songs, “Glory to the Righteous One,”
But I say, “Woe to me! Woe to me! Alas for me!
The treacherous deal treacherously,
And the treacherous deal very treacherously.”

Verse ConceptsHanding Over PeopleGood Things From Far Awaytraitors

Alas! for the proud crown of the drunkards of Ephraim, And for his fading wreath of majestic beauty, - Which is on the head of the fertile valley, of them who are overcome with wine.

Verse ConceptsFlowersAlcoholWineBeauty, Temporal Nature OfNo BeautyThe Proud Will Be AbasedWoe To Israel And JerusalemWorseNorthern Kingdom Of Israeldrunkards

Alas for Ariel, Ariel, The city against which, David encamped, - Add ye a year to a year. Let the festivals, come round;

Verse ConceptsNames For JerusalemAttacks On Jerusalem ForetoldWoe To Israel And JerusalemFestivals ObservedSchedules

Alas! for them who would fain have been too deep for Yahweh by giving secret counsel, - and therefore in the dark, have been their doings, and they have said Who can see us? and - Who can understand us?

Verse ConceptsConcealment, Of SinVeilsSecret SinsDarkness Of EvilNot Seeing PeopleUnseenHiding SinsWoe To The WickedDarknesshiding

Alas! thou plunderer when, thou, hadst not been plundered, And thou traitor when they had not betrayed thee: When thou hast ceased plundering, thou shalt be plundered, When thou hast left off betraying, they shall betray thee.

Verse ConceptsBetrayalTreacheryWoeThe DestroyerWoe To The WickedUnfaithfulfinishingtraitors

Alas for him who contendeth with his Fashioner, - A potsherd, should contend with the potsherds of the ground! Shall it be said by the clay, unto him that is fashioning it, What wouldst thou make? Or, thy work say, of thee, He hath no hands?

Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersArguingClaySurrenderingPresumptionPotteryAuthority, Belonging To GodAnimositySuing GodWoe To The WickedMan's Relationship With His Creatorstriving

Alas, for one who saith to a father, What begettest thou? Or to a woman What dost thou bring forth?

Verse ConceptsRespect, For Human BeingsConceptionBirthSolar EclipseFather And Daughter Relationshipsfatherhoodparenthood

Yet must he be taken on men's shoulders and borne, and set in his place, that he may stand and not move. Alas that men should cry unto him, which giveth no answer; and delivereth not the man that calleth upon him, from his trouble.

Verse ConceptsFalse ReligionemptinessHearingProtection, Not Found InShouldersCarrying IdolsIdolatryOthers Not AnsweringSalvation By Other Things

Then shall not the stranger, which cleaveth to the LORD, say, "Alas the LORD hath shut me clean out from his people." Neither shall the gelded man say, "Lo, I am a dried tree."

And I said, Alas, Lord Jehovah! surely thou hast greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whereas the sword reacheth unto the soul.

Verse ConceptsGod DeceivingNo Peace


“[They shout], ‘Prepare for war against her;
Arise, let us [take her by surprise and] attack her at noon.
But alas, the daylight pales,
The evening shadows grow long.

Verse ConceptsNoonShadowsSunsetsAttacks On Jerusalem Foretold

Alas, how am I hurt? Alas, how painful are my scourges unto me? For I consider this sorrow by myself, and I must suffer it.

Verse ConceptsInjurySorrowWoeWoundsEnduringNo HealingMental IllnessSickness

And I said, Alas, Lord Jehovah! Behold, the prophets say unto them, Ye shall not see the sword, neither shall ye have famine; for I will give you assured peace in this place.

Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceNo More FamineNo Peace

O mother, alas that ever thou didst bear me, an enemy and hated of the whole land: Though I never lent nor received upon usury, yet all men speak evil upon me.

Verse ConceptsdoubtersHealthInterestLonelinessSadnessSelf PitySuicideCynicismNever Being BornRegretting BirthBorrowingLending And BorrowingUngodly CursingFighting One AnotherConflictlent

Alas! for him who buildeth his house without righteousness, And his roof-chambers without justice, - Of his neighbour, taketh service for nought, And recompense for his work, giveth him not.

Verse ConceptsDishonesty, Kinds OfInjustice, Nature And Source OfLeaders, PoliticalMastersRiches, Dangers OfServants, Working Conditions OfWagesUnjust GainDishonesty CondemnedEmployersPresumptuous PlansWoe To The WickedInjustice

{Therefore} thus says Yahweh concerning Jehoiakim, the son of Josiah, the king of Judah: "They will not lament for him, 'Alas, my brother,' or 'Alas, sister.' They will not lament for him, 'Alas, lord,' or 'alas, his majesty.'

Verse ConceptsNot Mourning

You will die in peace; and as spices were burned for [the memory and honor of] your fathers, the former kings who reigned before you, so shall a [ceremonial] burning be made for you; and people will lament (grieve) for you, saying, “Alas, lord (master)!”’ For I have spoken the word,” says the Lord.

Verse ConceptsFuneralsCremationCeremoniesDeath Of The WickedMourning The Death Of Others

But alas, how happeneth it, that I see you so afraid? Why shrink ye back? Wherefore are your worthies slain? Yea, they run so fast away, that none of them looketh behind him. Fearfulness is fallen upon every one of them, sayeth the LORD.

Verse ConceptsLove, Abuse OfPeoples Who FledFear Will Come

Alas! sword of Jehovah, how long wilt thou not be quiet? Withdraw into thy scabbard, rest, and be still.

Verse ConceptsBe Still!God's Sword

Of Moab, - Thus, saith Yahweh of hosts God of Israel, - Alas for Nebo, for it is laid waste, put to shame - captured, is Kiriathaim, put to shame is Misgab, and dismayed.

Verse ConceptsFortressesRuinsWoe To The WickedCapturing Cities

Mourn for that nation, all you nations living around it, all of you nations that know of its fame. Mourn and say, 'Alas, its powerful influence has been broken! Its glory and power have been done away!'

Verse ConceptsSceptreSorrowDeposing

Alas! is she not forsaken - The city so praised! The citadel I rejoiced in!

Verse ConceptsEmpty Cities

Cut up all her bullocks, Let them go down to the slaughter, - Alas for them! For their day, hath come, Their time for punishment.

(Alef)Alas! The city once full of people now sits all alone! The prominent lady among the nations has become a widow! The princess who once ruled the provinces has become a forced laborer!

Verse ConceptsLamentingQueensFilling PlacesWidowsEmpty CitiesGreat ThingsLuciferlonliness

(Alef) Alas! The Lord has covered Daughter Zion with his anger. He has thrown down the splendor of Israel from heaven to earth; he did not protect his temple when he displayed his anger.

Verse ConceptsFootstoolsZion, As A SymbolGod ForgettingLosing HonourThe Coming Day Of God's WrathFeelings Of Alienation

(Alef)Alas! Gold has lost its luster; pure gold loses value. Jewels are scattered on every street corner.

Verse ConceptsPeople As RocksTragedy On The StreetsThings Like Gold

(Bet) The precious sons of Zion were worth their weight in gold -- Alas! -- but now they are treated like broken clay pots, made by a potter.

Verse ConceptsClayPotterThings Like GoldGood PeoplePrice Of PeopleWhat Value Is Man?Worthweight

The garland of our head is fallen: alas, that ever we sinned so sore!

Verse ConceptsWoeWe Have Sinnedcrowns

and the hand opened it before me, and it was written within and without, full of careful mournings: alas, and woe.

Verse ConceptsBooks In ProphecyFront And Back

Thus saith the Lord GOD; Smite with thine hand, and stamp with thy foot, and say, Alas for all the evil abominations of the house of Israel! for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence.

Verse ConceptsFeetPestilenceStampingClappingFamine Killing

And it came to pass when they were smiting them - I being left remaining, that I fell upon my face and made outcry, and said Alas! My Lord. Yahweh art thou about to destroy all the remnant of Israel, in that thou art pouring out of thine indignation upon Jerusalem?

Verse ConceptsBlasphemy, At GodProstrationRemnantSurvivors Destroyed

And it came to pass as I prophesied, that Pelatiah son of Benaiah died, - so then I fell down upon my face and made outcry with a loud voice and said - Alas! My Lord Yahweh! A full end, art thou making of the remnant of Israel?

Verse ConceptsRemnantSurvivors DestroyedCries Of Distress To God

Thus says the Lord Yahweh: 'Alas, for the foolish prophets who [are] going after their [own] spirit, {and they did not see anything}!

Verse ConceptsFolly, Examples OfSpirit, Nature OfNo VisionsFalse Prophets Denouncedimaginationprophets

and say, Thus, saith My Lord Yahweh, Alas! for the women Who sew oracle, cases on all elbows And prepare wraps upon the head of every stature to hunt souls, - the souls ye hunt, are those of my people, Whereas your own souls:, ye keep alive.

Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofSorcery And MagicTrapVeilsMagiciansDressSewingTemptressesTall PeopleAvoid Sorcerymagic

so that a heart melts, and the fallen {multiply} at all of their gates. I gave a sword for slaughter, [and] alas! It is made for flashing, it is grasped for slaughtering.

Verse ConceptsGatesStanding In The GatewaySparklingLosing CourageGod's Sword

and heavy lamentation; yea, their children also shall weep for thee. Alas, what city hath so been destroyed in the sea, as Tyre is?

Verse ConceptsWailingUnique Nations

Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Wail ye, Alas for the day!

Verse ConceptsWoe For Disaster

Son of man, Prophesy against the shepherds of Israel,- Prophesy, and thou shalt say unto them, even to the shepherds - Thus, saith My Lord Yahweh - Alas! for the shepherds of Israel who have been tending, themselves, Is it not the flock that the shepherds should tend?

Verse ConceptsNoblesFeeding AnimalsProphesy!Woe To Israel And JerusalemAbuse

and I prayed unto Jehovah my God, and made my confession, and said, Alas Lord! the great and terrible God, keeping covenant and loving-kindness with them that love him, and that keep his commandments:

Verse ConceptsConfession, Examples OfCommitment, to GodSin ConfessedGod Is To Be FearedGod Keeps CovenantConfession of sinconfessing

Therefore the LORD, the God of hosts, the Lord, saith thus; Wailing shall be in all streets; and they shall say in all the highways, Alas! alas! and they shall call the husbandman to mourning, and such as are skilful of lamentation to wailing.

Verse ConceptsGesturesFarmersMourningRoadsMournersWailingCity SquaresGod As A WarriorHighways

Alas, those who desire the day of Yahweh, why [is] this for you the day of Yahweh? It [will be] darkness and not light!

Verse ConceptsInfidelity To GodThe Fact Of That DayWoe To Israel And JerusalemHaving A Good DayJudgement Day

Alas [for] those being at ease in Zion, and those who feel secure on Mount Samaria, the notables of the best of the nations! The house of Israel resorts to them.

Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceComplacencyLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfPeace, Human Search ForSecurityThose At EaseWoe To Israel And Jerusalem

[Alas for] those who lie on beds of ivory and lounge on their couches, and those eating young rams from [the] sheep and goats, and bull-calves from the middle of [the] animal stall.

Verse ConceptsBedsArtIvoryLambs

[Alas for those] who sing to the tune of the harp; like David they improvise on instruments of music.

Verse ConceptsAmusementsInventionsRecreationWriting SongsComposersHarpsinstruments

[Alas for those] who drink from sprinkling bowls of wine and anoint themselves with the best of olive oils and are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph.

Verse ConceptsAnointing, Social CustomOintmentDrinking WineAnointing OneselfNot Mourning

Alas for them who devise iniquity and work wickedness upon their beds, - in the light of the morning, they will execute it, for it is in the power of their hand.

Verse Conceptsevil, warnings againstPlansPower, HumanEvil PlansRising EarlyEvil DevicesPlottingDecadenceDeliberationIn The MorningWoe To The WickedGod's People SinningPowerNatural Disasterswickednessaccomplishment

Alas for me! for I am become as gatherings of summer fruit, as gleaning-grapes in harvest, there is no cluster to eat, the first ripe fruit, my soul, craved.

Verse ConceptsGleaningFruitFig treeGrapesLonelinessSummerVintageNot Reaping What You Sow

Shall not, these, all of them, against him, take up - a taunt, a mocking poem, enigmatical sentences - concerning him? And say - Alas! for him who maketh abundance in what is not his own, How long? that he should be burdening himself with heavy debts?

Verse ConceptsFraudCovenant breakersPainRidicule, Nature OfRiches, Description OfGuileSocial SelfishnessTransient WealthDo Not StealWoe To The WickedMorality

Alas! for him who extorteth an extortion of wrong for his own house, - that he may set on high his nest, that he may be delivered from the grasp of calamity.

Verse ConceptsAmbition, Warnings RegardingProfitsSuffering, Of The InnocentUnjust GainThe Misery Of GreedDo Not StealWoe To The WickedCovetousness

Alas! for him who saith to wood, Awake, bestir thee! to a silent stone, he, shall teach! Though he is overlaid with gold and silver, yet, no spirit whatsoever, is in him!

Verse ConceptsGoldGuidance, Need For God'sIdolatry, Objections ToSleep, SpiritualStonesWoodOverlaid With GoldOverlaid With SilverHaving No BreathDumbnessDumbNot Able To Get UpWake Up!Woe To The Wickedguidanceawakeningbreath

Alas! for the inhabitants of the line of the sea, the nation of Kerethim, - The word of Yahweh, is against you, O Canaan of the land of the Philistines, therefore will I destroy thee, to the last inhabitant.

Verse ConceptsWoeWord Of GodCoastlandsGod KillingGod OpposingGod Will Kill The PeoplesWoe To The Wicked

Alas for her that is rebellious, and polluted, the city that oppresseth!

Verse ConceptsRebellion, Of IsraelPollutionsWoe To The Wicked

Alas! alas! and flee ye from the land of the north, says Jehovah: for as the four winds of the heavens I spread you abroad, says Jehovah.

Verse ConceptsGod Scattering IsraelFour WindsReturn From The North

Alas! for my worthless shepherd, who forsaketh the flock, A sword upon his arm, and upon his right eye! - his arm, shall be, utterly withered, and, his right eye, shall be, wholly darkened.

Verse ConceptsdrynessArmsAntichrist, Names ForAccuracyLimbs WitheredEyes HarmedPeople Abandoning PeopleUseless PeopleBlindingOther BlindingOther Right PartsWoe To Israel And JerusalemStock Keeping