Original Word: יֶשַׁח
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: yeshach
Pronunciation: yay-shakh
Phonetic Spelling: (yeh'-shakh)
Definition: To be at ease, to be secure, to feel safe
Meaning: hunger

casting down

From an unused root meaning to gape (as the empty stomach); hunger -- casting down.

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
perhaps emptiness
NASB Translation
vileness (1).

[יֶ֫שַׁח] noun [masculine] ? emptiness (of hunger), meaning conjectured from context; Micah 6:14 וְיֶשְׁהֲךָ בְּקִרְבֶּ֑ךָ ("" תאכל ולא תִשְׂבָּ֔ע).

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָשַׁח (yashach), which is not used in the Hebrew Bible.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3042: λιμός (limos) • meaning hunger or famine, used in the New Testament to describe physical hunger or metaphorically to indicate spiritual need or deprivation.
• Strong's Greek Number 3983: πεινάω (peinao) • meaning to hunger or be hungry, often used in the context of physical hunger but also metaphorically to express a deep longing or desire for spiritual fulfillment.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term יֶשַׁח (yeshach), its origins, and its significance within the biblical narrative, emphasizing the theme of reliance on God amidst physical and spiritual hunger.

Usage: The term יֶשַׁח (yeshach) is used to denote a state of hunger or famine. It is a noun that describes the condition of lacking food, often used in contexts of physical deprivation or need.

Context: יֶשַׁח (yeshach) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a term for hunger, reflecting a physical state of need and deprivation. This word is used to describe situations where individuals or groups experience a lack of food, often leading to suffering or distress. The concept of hunger in the biblical context is frequently associated with divine judgment or testing, as well as a call to reliance on God's provision. Hunger serves as a powerful metaphor for spiritual need and dependence on God, who is portrayed as the ultimate provider and sustainer of life. The term is not widely used in the Hebrew Bible, but its implications are significant, highlighting the vulnerability of human existence and the necessity of divine intervention and care.

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