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aha

Meaning of “aha”

An exclamation of scorn, malicious satisfaction, triumph, or surprise.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
10 occurrences7 verses3 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Psalms 35:21

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “aha”

KJV PCE
Psalms 40:15
Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, aha, aha.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 40:15 · retained source text

Let them be desolate, for a reward on their shame, that say vnto me, Aha, aha!

Psalms 70:3
Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, aha, aha.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 70:3 · retained source text

Let them be turned backe for a reward of their shame, that say, Aha, aha.

1611 marginal notePsal.35.4. and 71.13.

Isaiah 44:16
He 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:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Isaiah 44:16 · retained source text

He burneth part thereof in the fire: with part thereof he eateth flesh: he rosteth rost, and is satisfied: yea hee warmeth himselfe, and saith; Aha, I am warme, I haue seene the fire.

Ezekiel 25:3
And 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;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ezekiel 25:3 · retained source text

And say vnto the Ammonites; Heare the word of the LORD God, Thus saith the LORD God; Because thou saidst, Aha, against my sanctuarie, when it was prophaned, and against the land of Israel, when it was desolate, & against the house of Iudah, when they went into captiuitie;

Ezekiel 26:2
Son of man, because that Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem, aha, she is broken that was the gates of the people: she is turned unto me: I shall be replenished, now she is laid waste:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ezekiel 26:2 · retained source text

Sonne of man, because that Tyrus hath said against Ierusalem, Aha, she is broken that was the gates of the people, she is turned vnto me, I shalbe replenished now she is laid waste:

Ezekiel 36:2
Thus saith the Lord God; Because the enemy hath said against you, aha, even the ancient high places are ours in possession:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ezekiel 36:2 · retained source text

Thus saith the LORD God, Because the enemy had said against you, Aha, euen the ancient high places are ours in possession:

1611 marginal noteChap.62.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

'AH'A. 1. An exclamation expressing triumph, contempt, or simple surprise; but the senses are distinguished by very different modes of utterance, and different modification of features. 2. A sunk fence, not visible, without near approach.

volume 1, leaf 142, column 2 (entry starts at OCR line 26)