The meaning of “יָגוֹן”
Understanding yâgôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
grief, sorrow. - affliction 1) grief, sorrow, anguish
יָגוֹן
grief, sorrow. - affliction 1) grief, sorrow, anguish
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 44:31 | “It shall come to pass, when he seeth that the lad is not with us, that he will die: and thy servants shall bring down the gray hairs of thy servant our father with sorrow to the grave.” Word: יָגוֹן (yâgôwn) | |
| Esther 9:22 | “As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.” Word: יָגוֹן (yâgôwn) | |
| Psalms 107:39 | “Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.” Word: יָגוֹן (yâgôwn) | |
| Isaiah 51:11 | “Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.” Word: יָגוֹן (yâgôwn) | |
| Jeremiah 31:13 | “Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.” Word: יָגוֹן (yâgôwn) |
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