Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “יָגֵעַ”
Understanding yâgêaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
full of labour, weary. - tired - hence (transitive) tiresome 1) weary, wearisome
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
יָגֵעַ
Phoneticyaw-gay'-ah
Transliterationyâgêaʻ
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
full of labour, weary. - tired - hence (transitive) tiresome 1) weary, wearisome
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 25:18 | “How he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, even all that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast faint and weary; and he feared not God.” Word: יָגֵעַ (yâgêaʻ) | |
| 2 Samuel 17:2 | “And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:” Word: יָגֵעַ (yâgêaʻ) | |
| Ecclesiastes 1:8 | “All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.” Word: יָגֵעַ (yâgêaʻ) |