Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “תּוּגָה”
Understanding tûwgâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
heaviness, sorrow. - depression (of spirits) - concretely a grief 1) grief, heaviness, sorrow
H8424
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
תּוּגָה
Phonetictoo-gaw'
Transliterationtûwgâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
heaviness, sorrow. - depression (of spirits) - concretely a grief 1) grief, heaviness, sorrow
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 119:28 | “My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.” Word: תּוּגָה (tûwgâh) | |
| Proverbs 10:1 | “The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.” Word: תּוּגָה (tûwgâh) | |
| Proverbs 14:13 | “Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.” Word: תּוּגָה (tûwgâh) | |
| Proverbs 17:21 | “He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.” Word: תּוּגָה (tûwgâh) |
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