6314. pugath

Lexicon

pugath: Cessation, weariness, respite

Original Word: פוּגָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: puwgah
Pronunciation: poo-GAHT
Phonetic Spelling: (poo-gaw')
Definition: Cessation, weariness, respite
Meaning: intermission

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

rest

From puwg; intermission -- rest.

see HEBREW puwg

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from pug
Definition
benumbing, cessation
NASB Translation
relief (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מּוּגַת (Ges^{§ 80f}) noun feminine benumbing (figurative), cessation; — לָךְ ׳אַלתִּֿתְּנִי פ Lamentations 2:18 grant thyself no benumbing (read probably מּוּגֹת).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root פוּג (pug), which conveys the idea of ceasing or relaxing.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for פוּגָה (pugah) in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of intermission or relief can be related to Greek terms such as ἀνάπαυσις (anapausis • Strong's Greek 372), which means rest or cessation, and ἄνεσις (anesis • Strong's Greek 425), which signifies relaxation or relief. These terms capture the essence of a pause or break, similar to the Hebrew פוּגָה (pugah).

Usage: The term פוּגָה (pugah) is used in the context of a pause or relief from distress or labor. It signifies a temporary cessation or a break that provides rest or alleviation.

Context: • Lexical Analysis: The Hebrew noun פוּגָה (pugah) is found in the Old Testament and is associated with the concept of a break or relief from ongoing activity or suffering. It is a feminine noun that emphasizes the idea of a temporary cessation, offering a moment of rest or reprieve.
• Biblical Context: In the Berean Standard Bible, פוּגָה (pugah) is used to describe a period of relief or intermission. This term is often applied in contexts where there is a need for a pause from continuous hardship or labor, providing a momentary escape or alleviation.
• Theological Implications: The concept of פוּגָה (pugah) can be seen as a reflection of God's provision for rest and relief in the midst of life's challenges. It underscores the importance of intermissions in the human experience, allowing for physical, emotional, and spiritual rejuvenation.
• Example in Scripture: While specific verses using פוּגָה (pugah) are not directly quoted here, the term is understood within the broader biblical narrative as a divine provision for rest and relief, aligning with the Sabbath principle and other instances where God provides respite for His people.

Forms and Transliterations

פוּגַת֙ פוגת fuGat p̄ū·ḡaṯ p̄ūḡaṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Lamentations 2:18
HEB: אַֽל־ תִּתְּנִ֤י פוּגַת֙ לָ֔ךְ אַל־
NAS: yourself no relief, Let your eyes
KJV: give thyself no rest; let not the apple
INT: no Give relief no have

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6314
1 Occurrence

p̄ū·ḡaṯ — 1 Occ.