Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָיֵף”
Understanding ʻâyêph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
be wearied. - to languish 1) to be faint, be weary 1a) (Qal) to be faint, be weary
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עָיֵף
Phoneticaw-yafe'
Transliterationʻâyêph
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be wearied. - to languish 1) to be faint, be weary 1a) (Qal) to be faint, be weary
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 4:31 | “For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, and the anguish as of her that bringeth forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion, that bewaileth herself, that spreadeth her hands, saying, Woe is me now! for my soul is wearied because of murderers. ” Word: עָיֵף (ʻâyêph) |
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