Lexicon yeaph: Weary, faint Original Word: יְעָף Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fatigue From ya'aph; fatigue (adverb, utterly exhausted): see HEBREW ya'aph NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yaeph Definition weariness, faintness NASB Translation weariness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְעָף noun [masculine] weariness, faintness (Aramaism, according to LagBN 175); — מֻעָף בִּיעָף weary with weariness, utterly weary Daniel 9:21 (from winged flight, said of Gabriel). II. יעף (√ of following; compare Arabic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root יָעַף (ya'af), which means to be weary or fatigued.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G5034 • ταχύτης (tachytēs), which refers to speed or swiftness. While not a direct translation of fatigue, it can be conceptually related in terms of the human experience of moving from a state of weariness to one of renewed energy or quickness, often through divine assistance or intervention. Usage: The word יְעָף (ye'af) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a condition of tiredness or exhaustion, often in the context of physical exertion or spiritual weariness. Context: יְעָף (ye'af) appears in the Hebrew Scriptures to express the concept of fatigue or weariness. This term is often associated with the human experience of exhaustion after laborious tasks or long journeys. In the biblical narrative, it can also symbolize spiritual or emotional depletion, reflecting the broader human condition of needing rest and renewal. The use of יְעָף (ye'af) underscores the importance of rest and reliance on divine strength, as seen in various passages where God provides rest to the weary. The term is a reminder of the limitations of human strength and the necessity of divine intervention for rejuvenation. Forms and Transliterations בִּיעָ֔ף ביעף bî‘āp̄ bî·‘āp̄ biAfLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 9:21 HEB: בַּתְּחִלָּה֙ מֻעָ֣ף בִּיעָ֔ף נֹגֵ֣עַ אֵלַ֔י NAS: to me in [my] extreme weariness about the time KJV: being caused to fly swiftly, touched INT: previously in extreme weariness came about 1 Occurrence |
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