The concept of being "worn" in the Bible often relates to the physical and spiritual exhaustion experienced by individuals due to various trials, labors, or spiritual battles. This theme is prevalent throughout Scripture, illustrating the human condition and the need for divine strength and renewal.

Physical Weariness

Physical weariness is a common human experience depicted in the Bible. In the Old Testament, the Israelites often faced physical exhaustion during their journey through the wilderness. In Deuteronomy 25:18, the Amalekites attacked the Israelites when they were "weary and worn out," highlighting the vulnerability that comes with physical fatigue.

The prophet Elijah also experienced physical and emotional exhaustion after his confrontation with the prophets of Baal. In 1 Kings 19:4, Elijah, overwhelmed and worn out, prayed for death, saying, "I have had enough, LORD. Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers." This passage underscores the reality of human limitations and the need for divine intervention.

Spiritual Weariness

Spiritual weariness is another significant theme in the Bible. The Psalms frequently express the soul's weariness and longing for God. Psalm 6:6 states, "I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears." This verse captures the deep spiritual fatigue that can accompany prolonged trials and suffering.

In the New Testament, Jesus addresses spiritual weariness and offers rest to those who are burdened. In Matthew 11:28-30 , Jesus invites, "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." This invitation emphasizes the relief and renewal found in Christ.

Divine Renewal and Strength

The Bible consistently points to God as the source of renewal and strength for the worn and weary. Isaiah 40:29-31 declares, "He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint." This passage reassures believers that reliance on God results in renewed vigor and perseverance.

The Apostle Paul also speaks to the renewal of the inner self despite outward weariness. In 2 Corinthians 4:16 , he writes, "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day." This verse highlights the transformative power of God's Spirit in sustaining believers through trials.

Conclusion

The theme of being worn, whether physically or spiritually, is a profound aspect of the biblical narrative. It serves as a reminder of human frailty and the necessity of seeking God's strength and renewal. Through faith and reliance on the Lord, believers can find rest and rejuvenation, enabling them to persevere through life's challenges.1. (p. p.) of Wear.

2. (p. p) of Wear.

1278. diaponeomai -- to toil through, to be worn out or annoyed
... to toil through, to be worn out or annoyed. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
diaponeomai Phonetic Spelling: (dee-ap-on-eh'-o) Short Definition: I am ...
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5511. chlamus -- a chlamys or short cloak
... of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: chlamus Phonetic Spelling: (khlam-ooce')
Short Definition: a short cloak Definition: a short cloak, worn by military ...
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5147. tribos -- a beaten track, a path
... a beaten track, a path. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: tribos Phonetic
Spelling: (tree'-bos) Short Definition: a worn path, beaten way ...
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4749. stole -- equipment, apparel
... apparel. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: stole Phonetic Spelling:
(stol-ay') Short Definition: a long robe Definition: a long robe, worn by the ...
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2440. himation -- an outer garment, a cloak, robe
... tunic. 2440 -- a cloak; the garment worn the 5509 ("the under-garment worn
to the skin"). [2440 ("a robe") was often made of wool ...
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5509. chiton -- a tunic
... 5509 -- a tunic (under-garment) worn next to the skin. 5509 ("an undershirt, tunic")
was worn under a 2440 ("cloak, robe"). Word Origin of Semitic origin, cf. ...
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3820. palaios -- old, ancient
... old, ancient. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: palaios Phonetic Spelling:
(pal-ah-yos') Short Definition: old, ancient, worn out Definition: old ...
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2872. kopiao -- to grow weary, toil
... labor alike). Cognate: 2872 (from 2873 , "exhausting labor") -- to labor
until worn-out, depleted (exhausted). See 2873 (). Word ...
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4526. sakkos -- sackcloth
... sackcloth. Of Hebrew origin (saq); "sack"-cloth, ie Mohair (the material or garments
made of it, worn as a sign of grief) -- sackcloth. see HEBREW saq. ...
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3822. palaioo -- to make or declare old
... decay, make obsolete. From palaios; to make (passively, become) worn out, or
declare obsolete -- decay, make (wax) old. see GREEK palaios. ...
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1087. baleh -- worn-out
... 1086, 1087. baleh. 1088 . worn-out. Transliteration: baleh Phonetic
Spelling: (baw-leh') Short Definition: worn-out. Word Origin ...
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1094. belo -- worn-out things, rags
... 1093, 1094. belo. 1095 . worn-out things, rags. Transliteration: belo
Phonetic Spelling: (bel-o') Short Definition: worn-out. Word ...
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5141. nezem -- a ring (worn as an ornament)
... 5140, 5141. nezem. 5142 . a ring (worn as an ornament). Transliteration:
nezem Phonetic Spelling: (neh'-zem) Short Definition: ring. ...
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1086. balah -- to become old, wear out
... to become old, wear out NASB Word Usage become old (1), consume (1), decaying (1),
spend (1), waste (1), waste away (1), wasted away (1), wear (6), worn (3). ...
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3847. labash -- to put on, wear, clothe, be clothed
... yourself (3), clothe yourselves (1), clothed (36), dress (1), dressed (5), gave
them clothes (1), put (36), put on clothing (1), putting (1), wear (5), worn (1 ...
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3021. yaga -- to toil, grow or be weary
... be weary NASB Word Usage become weary (1), get tired (1), labor (1), labored (4),
tired (3), toil (4), toiled (1), wearied (4), wearies (1), weary (5), worn (1 ...
/hebrew/3021.htm - 6k

2470. chalah -- to be weak or sick
... A primitive root (compare chuwl, chalah, chalal); properly, to be rubbed or worn;
hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve ...
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Verecundus was Worn Down with Care About this Our Blessedness...
... Book IX Chapter III Verecundus was worn down with care about this our
blessedness? Verecundus was worn down with care about this ...
/.../the confessions of saint augustine/chapter iii verecundus was worn.htm

In Travel-Worn Garb Vergilius Went Early to See the King. ...
... CHAPTER 13 In travel-worn garb Vergilius went early to see the king.?
In travel-worn garb Vergilius went early to see the king. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bacheller/vergilius/chapter 13 in travel-worn garb.htm

That a Tuft of Hair is not to be Worn on the Head.
... Third Book. 83. That a tuft of hair is not to be worn on the head. In Leviticus:
"Ye shall not make a tuft from the hair of your head." [4552]. Footnotes: ...
/.../cyprian/three books of testimonies against the jews/83 that a tuft of.htm

Devout Customs and Usages
... Around the neck is worn the Amice"an oblong piece of linen, a part of which is folded
over and forms a large collar. ... Sometimes the Maniple is also worn. ...
/.../regester/the worship of the church/devout customs and usages.htm

Temptations.
... can think of. When worn about the waist, it produces pressure upon the
vital organs and thus deforms the body. These long strings ...
/.../byrum/the value of a praying mother/chapter xvii temptations.htm

The Foot-Washing.
... In Palestine, as in other countries of the same latitude, shoes were not universally
worn, and were not worn at all within doors; and where some protection to ...
/.../dods/the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol ii/vi the foot-washing.htm

The Cardinal was Seated, -- He Rose as Moretti Appeared. ...
... "And on this old and well-worn phrase you excuse a confessed heretic?"
said Moretti, with a sneer. "This old and well-worn phrase ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xv the cardinal was seated.htm

Man's Crown and God's
... He is its crown, it is His. I. The Possession of God is the Coronation of Man.
(a) Crowns were worn by guests at feasts. ... (b) Crowns were worn by kings. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/mans crown and gods.htm

An Account of the General Conference of 1796
... Of the Trustees of the Fund for the Relief and Support of the itinerant, superannuated,
and worn-out Ministers and Preachers of the Methodist Episcopal Church ...
/.../chapter 2 an account of.htm

On the First Commandment
... "Charms" are articles worn about the body for the same purpose. ... No. These things
are blessed and worn in honor of God, of His Blessed Mother, or of the saints. ...
/.../kinkead/baltimore catechism no 4/lesson 30 on the first.htm

Worn (29 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Worn (29 Occurrences). ... 2 Peter 2:7 and righteous Lot, worn
down by the conduct in lasciviousness of the impious, He did rescue, (YLT). ...
/w/worn.htm - 14k

Worn-out (4 Occurrences)
Worn-out. Worn, Worn-out. Worried . Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Consumed,
or rendered useless, by wearing; as, worn-out garments. ...
/w/worn-out.htm - 7k

Ephod (45 Occurrences)
... Something girt, a sacred vestment worn originally by the high priest (Exodus
28:4), afterwards by the ordinary priest (1 Samuel 22:18), and characteristic of ...
/e/ephod.htm - 27k

Breeches (6 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary (Exodus 28:42), rather linen drawers, reaching from the
waist to a little above the knee, worn by the priests (Ezek. 44:17, 18). ...
/b/breeches.htm - 12k

Amulet
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing
a relic, etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief ...
/a/amulet.htm - 17k

Nosejewels
... Genesis 24:47. Indeed, the word had also a more generic meaning of "ring"
or "jewelry," whether worn in the nose or not. See Genesis ...
/n/nosejewels.htm - 8k

Nose-jewels (1 Occurrence)
... Genesis 24:47. Indeed, the word had also a more generic meaning of "ring"
or "jewelry," whether worn in the nose or not. See Genesis ...
/n/nose-jewels.htm - 9k

Girdle (44 Occurrences)
... (1.) Hebrews hagor, a girdle of any kind worn by soldiers (1 Samuel 18:4; 2 Samuel
20:8; 1 Kings 2:5; 2 Kings 3:21) or women (Isaiah 3:24). ...
/g/girdle.htm - 24k

Frontlets (3 Occurrences)
... after their return from Babylon they began to interpret this injunction literally,
and had accordingly portions of the law written out and worn about their ...
/f/frontlets.htm - 9k

Earring (7 Occurrences)
... EARRING. er'-ring: An ornamental pendant of some kind hanging from the ears has
been worn by both sexes in oriental lands from the earliest times. ...
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