Strong's Lexicon ayeph: Weary, exhausted, faint Original Word: עָיֵף Word Origin: Derived from the root עָיֵף (ayaf), which conveys the idea of weariness or exhaustion. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "ayeph" is "κοπιάω" (kopiao - Strong's Greek 2872), which also means to be weary or laborious. Usage: The Hebrew word "ayeph" is used to describe a state of physical or emotional exhaustion. It often conveys a sense of being worn out or fatigued, whether from physical exertion, emotional stress, or spiritual struggle. In the biblical context, it can refer to individuals who are physically tired from travel or battle, as well as those who are spiritually or emotionally drained. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of weariness was well understood, as daily life often involved hard physical labor, long journeys on foot, and the challenges of survival in a harsh environment. The Israelites, like many ancient peoples, experienced weariness in various forms, whether from agricultural work, military campaigns, or spiritual trials. The idea of rest and renewal was significant, as seen in the Sabbath, which provided a divinely ordained time for physical and spiritual rejuvenation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom iph Definition faint, weary NASB Translation faint (2), famished (2), parched (2), weary (11). Brown-Driver-Briggs עָיֵף adjective faint, weary; — ׳ע absolute Genesis 25:29 +; feminine עֲיֵפָה Jeremiah 31:25 +; plural עֲיֵפִים Judges 8:4 +; — from exertion and hunger Genesis 25:20,30 (J), Judges 8:4,5; Deuteronomy 25:18 (+ יָגֵעַ), compare Isaiah 5:27, ׳הָנִיחוּ לֶע Isaiah 28:12 (figurative), 2 Samuel 16:14 (si vera lectio, proper name, of a location needed, compare We Dr HPS); + רָעֵב, צָמֵא 2 Samuel 17:29; specifically from thirst Isaiah 29:8 (simile), Job 22:7, ׳נֶפֶשׁ ע Proverbs 25:25 and (figurative) Jeremiah 31:25 ("" דָּֽאֲבָה); hence אֶרֶץ צִיָּה וְעָיֵף Psalm 63:2 (figurative, on masculine see KöSynt. § 334 f.), compare Psalm 143:6 (simile), Isaiah 32:2 (opposed to צֵל, in simile); ׳ע that is beast Isaiah 46:1 — See also foregoing. I. עִיר see below I. עור. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance faint, thirsty, weary From ayeph; languid -- faint, thirsty, weary. see HEBREW ayeph Forms and Transliterations וְעָיֵ֣ף וְעָיֵ֥ף ועיף לֶֽעָיֵ֔ף לַעֲיֵפָֽה׃ לעיף לעיפה׃ עֲיֵפִ֑ים עֲיֵפִ֖ים עֲיֵפִ֣ים עֲיֵפָ֑ה עֲיֵפָ֖ה עֲיֵפָֽה׃ עָיֵ֔ף עָיֵ֖ף עָיֵ֣ף עָיֵ֤ף עָיֵֽף׃ עיף עיף׃ עיפה עיפה׃ עיפים ‘ă·yê·p̄āh ‘ă·yê·p̄îm ‘ā·yêp̄ ‘āyêp̄ ‘ăyêp̄āh ‘ăyêp̄îm aYef ayeFah ayeFim la‘ăyêp̄āh la·‘ă·yê·p̄āh laayeFah le‘āyêp̄ le·‘ā·yêp̄ leaYef veaYef wə‘āyêp̄ wə·‘ā·yêp̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 25:29 HEB: הַשָּׂדֶ֖ה וְה֥וּא עָיֵֽף׃ NAS: in from the field and he was famished; KJV: from the field, and he [was] faint: INT: the field and he was famished Genesis 25:30 Deuteronomy 25:18 Judges 8:4 Judges 8:5 2 Samuel 16:14 2 Samuel 17:29 Job 22:7 Psalm 63:1 Psalm 143:6 Proverbs 25:25 Isaiah 5:27 Isaiah 28:12 Isaiah 29:8 Isaiah 32:2 Isaiah 46:1 Jeremiah 31:25 17 Occurrences |
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