Original Word: יָעֵף
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: ya`ph
Pronunciation: yah-afe
Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-afe';)
Definition: Weary, exhausted, faint
Meaning: fatigued, exhausted

faint, weary

From ya'aph; fatigued; figuratively, exhausted -- faint, weary.

see HEBREW ya'aph

Word Origin
from yaeph
Definition
weary, faint
NASB Translation
weary (2), weary one (1), whoever is faint (1).

יָעֵף adjective weary, faint; — always as substantive, except Judges 8:15 אנשׁיך הַיְּפֵעִים (of physical fatigue from lack of bread); הַיָּעֵף 2 Samuel 16:2 (from lack of drink); of mind and spirit Isaiah 40:29 ("" אֵין אוֺנִין), Isaiah 50:4.

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1587 (ekleipo): To fail, to faint
• G1590 (ekluo): To be weary, to faint
• G2872 (kopiao): To labor, to toil, to grow weary
• G3983 (peinao): To hunger, to be famished
• G5342 (phero): To bear, to carry, to endure

These Greek terms share thematic connections with יָעֵף, as they all relate to the concept of weariness, exhaustion, or the need for endurance. They appear in various New Testament contexts, illustrating the continuity of the theme of human frailty and the necessity of divine strength across both Testaments.

Usage: The term יָעֵף (ya'ef) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of weariness or exhaustion, often in a physical sense. It conveys the idea of being tired or faint due to exertion or hardship.

Context: יָעֵף (ya'ef) appears in several contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often describing individuals who are physically worn out from travel, battle, or labor. This term is used to depict the human condition of fatigue, highlighting the need for rest and renewal. In the Berean Standard Bible, יָעֵף is translated as "weary" or "exhausted," capturing the essence of physical depletion.

For example, in Isaiah 40:29, the prophet speaks of God's provision for the weary: "He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak." This passage underscores the divine ability to rejuvenate those who are יָעֵף, offering hope and strength to those who are physically and spiritually drained.

The concept of weariness is also present in narratives where individuals are described as יָעֵף after long journeys or battles, emphasizing the human limitations and the need for divine intervention or rest. The term serves as a reminder of the frailty of human strength and the sustaining power of God.

הַיָּעֵ֖ף היעף יָעֵ֖ף יעף לַיָּעֵ֖ף ליעף haiyaEf hay·yā·‘êp̄ hayyā‘êp̄ laiyaEf lay·yā·‘êp̄ layyā‘êp̄ yā‘êp̄ yā·‘êp̄ yaEfInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts