3022. yaga
Lexicon
yaga: To toil, labor, grow weary, be exhausted

Original Word: יָגָע
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: yaga`
Pronunciation: yah-GAH
Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-gaw')
Definition: To toil, labor, grow weary, be exhausted
Meaning: earnings

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
earnings as the product of toil

From yaga'; earnings (as the product of toil); -that which he laboured for.

see HEBREW yaga'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from yaga
Definition
a gain
NASB Translation
what he has attained (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
יָגָע noun [masculine] gain ( = product of labour ) — יָגָע Job 20:18 ("" תְּמוּרָה).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: G2872 • κοπιάω (kopiaō): To grow weary, tired, exhausted (with toil or burdens or grief), to labor with wearisome effort, to toil.
G3440 • μόχθος (mochthos): Hardship, toil, labor, trouble.

The Hebrew term יָגָע and its Greek counterparts reflect a universal human experience of labor and fatigue, underscoring the biblical theme of human dependence on God for rest and renewal.

Usage: The term יָגָע is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe physical or mental exertion leading to weariness. It often appears in contexts related to laborious work or the burdensome nature of certain tasks.

Context: יָגָע (yāgāʿ) is a verb found in the Hebrew Bible, primarily used to express the concept of laborious effort and the resultant fatigue. It is a term that captures the essence of human toil and the inevitable weariness that follows. The word is often employed in poetic and prophetic literature to illustrate the burdens of life and the struggles faced by individuals. For instance, in the book of Isaiah, the prophet uses יָגָע to describe the weariness of those who labor without rest, emphasizing the futility of their efforts without divine intervention. The term also appears in the Psalms, where it is used to depict the exhaustion of the psalmist, both physically and spiritually, as they seek refuge and strength in God. The concept of יָגָע serves as a reminder of the limitations of human strength and the need for reliance on divine support.

Forms and Transliterations
יָ֭גָע יגע yā·ḡā‘ yāḡā‘ Yago
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Englishman's Concordance
Job 20:18
HEB: מֵשִׁ֣יב יָ֭גָע וְלֹ֣א יִבְלָ֑ע
NAS: He returns what he has attained And cannot
KJV: That which he laboured for shall he restore,
INT: returns what and cannot swallow

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3022
1 Occurrence


yā·ḡā‘ — 1 Occ.















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