◄ 3287. yaeph ►
Strong's Lexicon yaeph: Weary, exhausted, faint Original Word: יָעֵף Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: ya`ph Pronunciation: yah-afe Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-afe';) Definition: Weary, exhausted, faint Meaning: fatigued, exhausted Word Origin: Derived from the root יָעַף (ya'aph), meaning "to be weary" or "to tire." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2872 (kopiao): To grow weary, tired, exhausted (with toil or burdens or grief) - G2596 (kata): Often used in compound words to denote intensity, such as in "kataponeo" (to wear down with toil) Usage: The Hebrew word "yaeph" is used to describe a state of physical or emotional exhaustion. It conveys a sense of weariness that can result from labor, travel, or spiritual struggle. In the biblical context, it often highlights human frailty and the need for divine strength and renewal. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, physical labor was a significant part of daily life, whether in agriculture, shepherding, or travel. The harsh climate and rugged terrain contributed to physical exhaustion. Spiritually, the Israelites often faced challenges that left them feeling weary, such as long journeys through the wilderness or battles against enemies. The concept of weariness also extends to spiritual fatigue, where individuals feel overwhelmed by life's burdens and in need of God's refreshing presence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from yaeph Definition weary, faint NASB Translation weary (2), weary one (1), whoever is faint (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יָעֵף adjective weary, faint; — always as substantive, except Judges 8:15 אנשׁיך הַיְּפֵעִים (of physical fatigue from lack of bread); הַיָּעֵף 2 Samuel 16:2 (from lack of drink); of mind and spirit Isaiah 40:29 ("" אֵין אוֺנִין), Isaiah 50:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance faint, weary From ya'aph; fatigued; figuratively, exhausted -- faint, weary. see HEBREW ya'aph Forms and Transliterations הַיָּעֵ֖ף היעף יָעֵ֖ף יעף לַיָּעֵ֖ף ליעף haiyaEf hay·yā·‘êp̄ hayyā‘êp̄ laiyaEf lay·yā·‘êp̄ layyā‘êp̄ yā‘êp̄ yā·‘êp̄ yaEf Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 16:2 HEB: וְהַיַּ֕יִן לִשְׁתּ֥וֹת הַיָּעֵ֖ף בַּמִּדְבָּֽר׃ NAS: and the wine, for whoever is faint in the wilderness KJV: and the wine, that such as be faint in the wilderness INT: and the wine to drink whoever the wilderness Isaiah 40:29 HEB: נֹתֵ֥ן לַיָּעֵ֖ף כֹּ֑חַ וּלְאֵ֥ין NAS: strength to the weary, And to [him who] lacks KJV: power to the faint; and to [them that have] no might INT: gives to the weary strength lacks Isaiah 50:4 HEB: לָע֥וּת אֶת־ יָעֵ֖ף דָּבָ֑ר יָעִ֣יר ׀ NAS: how to sustain the weary one with a word. KJV: a word in season to [him that is] weary: he wakeneth INT: may know to sustain the weary A word awakens 3 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 3287 3 Occurrences hay·yā·‘êp̄ — 1 Occ. lay·yā·‘êp̄ — 1 Occ. yā·‘êp̄ — 1 Occ.