The meaning of “לָאָה”
Understanding lâʼâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
faint, grieve, lothe, (be, make) weary (selves). - to tire - (figuratively) to be (or make) disgusted 1) to be weary, be...
לָאָה
faint, grieve, lothe, (be, make) weary (selves). - to tire - (figuratively) to be (or make) disgusted 1) to be weary, be impatient, be grieved, be offended 1a) (Qal) to be weary, be impatient 1b) (Niphal) to be tired of something, weary oneself 1c) (Hiphil) to weary, make weary, exhaust
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 19:11 | “And they smote the men that were at the door of the house with blindness, both small and great: so that they wearied themselves to find the door.” Word: לָאָה (lâʼâh) | |
| Exodus 7:18 | “And the fish that is in the river shall die, and the river shall stink; and the Egyptians shall lothe to drink of the water of the river.” Word: לָאָה (lâʼâh) | |
| Job 4:5 | “But now it is come upon thee, and thou faintest; it toucheth thee, and thou art troubled.” Word: לָאָה (lâʼâh) | |
| Psalms 68:9 | “Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary.” Word: לָאָה (lâʼâh) | |
| Proverbs 26:15 | “The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.” Word: לָאָה (lâʼâh) |
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