The term "haggard" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of being haggard—appearing worn, exhausted, or gaunt—can be related to various biblical narratives and themes. In Scripture, physical and spiritual weariness often reflect deeper spiritual truths and human experiences.

Biblical Context and Themes

1. Physical Weariness: The Bible frequently addresses the theme of physical exhaustion, often as a result of trials, journeys, or spiritual battles. For instance, the Israelites experienced physical and spiritual fatigue during their 40-year journey in the wilderness. In Exodus 17:12 , we read about Moses' hands growing heavy during the battle against the Amalekites, necessitating support from Aaron and Hur: "When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down."

2. Spiritual Weariness: Spiritual exhaustion is a recurring theme, where individuals feel haggard due to the weight of sin, persecution, or prolonged waiting on God's promises. In Psalm 6:6 , David expresses a sense of spiritual and emotional depletion: "I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears."

3. Prophetic Imagery: The prophets often used vivid imagery to describe the state of Israel or other nations as haggard due to their rebellion against God. Isaiah 1:5-6 portrays Israel as a body afflicted and weary from sin: "Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. From the sole of the foot to the top of the head, there is no soundness—only wounds and welts and festering sores, not cleansed or bandaged or soothed with oil."

4. Restoration and Renewal: Despite the haggard state of humanity, the Bible offers hope for renewal and restoration. Jesus Christ invites the weary to find rest in Him. In Matthew 11:28-30 , Jesus extends an invitation to those burdened: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light."

5. Endurance and Perseverance: The New Testament encourages believers to endure hardships and remain steadfast in faith, even when feeling haggard. James 1:2-4 exhorts believers to consider trials as opportunities for growth: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

Conclusion

While the Bible does not use the word "haggard," the concept is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating the human condition and the divine promise of renewal. Through faith in Christ, believers are assured of spiritual rest and strength, even amidst life's most exhausting challenges.1. (a.) Appearing worn and exhausted; or wild and intractable; disposed to break away from duty; untamed; as, a haggard or refractory hawk.

2. (a.) Having the expression of one wasted by want or suffering; hollow-eyed; having the features distorted or wasted, or anxious in appearance; as, haggard features, eyes.

3. (n.) A young or untrained hawk or falcon.

4. (n.) A fierce, intractable creature.

5. (n.) A hag.

6. (n.) A stackyard.

2196. zaaph -- to be vexed, be enraged
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to be vexed, be enraged NASB Word Usage
dejected (1), enraged (2), looking...haggard (1), rages (1). ...
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Letter H
... Part 1 A - K Letter H. * Hadley,James "Received 1825 * Hagany, John B. "Received
1831 * Haggard, David "Received 1787, Located 1793 * Haggard, Rice ...
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Eutyches and Philip in Profundis
... and comfortless foulness, they were left there many days with the express object
of weakening their spirits and making them look squalid and haggard, until the ...
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Jesus' Last Journey to Jerusalem.
... Judas was present, with disheveled locks and haggard look, James the Greater and
James the Less, and Andrew and Thomas, and the rest of the disciples. ...
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Judas Hangs Himself.
... sentence.". As he was speaking, Judas, looking haggard and distracted, rushed
into the midst of the council, crying wildly, "Is it true? ...
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With the Circus
... and childish features were replaced by a sallow hue upon the sunken cheek; and the
roguish expression of the large brown eyes was lost in the haggard look that ...
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Port of Spain
... One meets few or none of those figures and faces, small, scrofulous, squinny, and
haggard, which disgrace the so-called civilisation of a British city. ...
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Soul-Rest.
... You may search for it all your days and grow gray and haggard, and sit down in the
evening of life with the vampires circling about you and be forced to confess ...
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Chapter two
... had ever crowded the First Church. He was haggard and looked as if he had
just risen from a long illness. His wife was at home with ...
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"The Pharaoh Drew Nigh"
... When he came forth he was refreshed and stronger. Of the citizens, haggard and solemn
as they had been in Tanis, he asked concerning the Pharaoh. ...
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Chap. xxxiii. And Now, when Galerius was in the Eighteenth Year of ...
... through a complication of distempers, the different parts of his body had lost their
natural form: the superior part was dry, meagre, and haggard, and his ...
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Haggard (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Appearing worn and exhausted; or wild and intractable; disposed to break
away from duty; untamed; as, a haggard or refractory hawk. ...
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Haggan (1 Occurrence)

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Haggedolim (1 Occurrence)

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