Strong's Lexicon yegiah: Labor, toil, effort, product of labor Original Word: יְגִעָה Word Origin: Derived from the root יָגַע (yaga), meaning "to toil" or "to labor." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2873 (kopos) - labor, toil - G2041 (ergon) - work, deed, action Usage: The Hebrew word "yegiah" primarily refers to the concept of labor or toil, emphasizing the effort and exertion involved in work. It can denote both the physical and mental aspects of labor, as well as the results or fruits of such efforts. In the biblical context, "yegiah" often highlights the human experience of work, the challenges associated with it, and the rewards that come from diligent effort. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, labor was a fundamental aspect of daily life. The agrarian culture relied heavily on physical toil for survival, with farming, herding, and craftsmanship being common occupations. The biblical narrative often reflects the value placed on hard work, portraying it as a means of fulfilling God's mandate to steward the earth. The concept of "yegiah" also ties into the broader biblical theme of the dignity of labor and the divine blessing associated with honest work. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yaga Definition wearying NASB Translation wearying (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְגִעָה noun feminine wearying (late formative, DrIntr. 455 SiegfNH Gram § 47 b) וְלַהַג הַרְבֵּה יְגִעַת כָּשָׂר Ecclesiastes 12:12 and studying much is a wearying of flesh. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance weariness Feminine of yagiya'; fatigue -- weariness. see HEBREW yagiya' Forms and Transliterations יְגִעַ֥ת יגעת yə·ḡi·‘aṯ yəḡi‘aṯ yegiAtLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 12:12 HEB: וְלַ֥הַג הַרְבֵּ֖ה יְגִעַ֥ת בָּשָֽׂר׃ NAS: and excessive devotion [to books] is wearying to the body. KJV: study [is] a weariness of the flesh. INT: and excessive of many is wearying to the body 1 Occurrence |
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