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

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

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2872 (kopiao): To grow weary, toil, labor

- G2596 (kata): Often used in compound words to denote intensity or thoroughness, related to toil or labor

Usage: The Hebrew verb "yaga" primarily conveys the sense of physical or mental exertion leading to weariness or exhaustion. It is often used to describe the laborious efforts of individuals, whether in work, travel, or other demanding activities. The term can also imply a sense of futility or the burdensome nature of certain tasks.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, labor was a significant part of daily life, whether in agriculture, craftsmanship, or other trades. The concept of toil and weariness was well understood, as most people engaged in physically demanding work. The Hebrew Scriptures often reflect on the nature of human labor, its challenges, and its rewards, providing a backdrop for understanding "yaga" in its cultural context.

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).

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'

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

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Strong's Hebrew 3022
1 Occurrence


yā·ḡā‘ — 1 Occ.
















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