טָרַח (ta.rach)
ta.rach
to burden
H:VQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:V
Word Overview
The Hebrew verb tarach appears only once in the Old Testament, found in Job 37:11. In this Hiphil stem, it carries the meaning of to burden or to toil under a heavy load. The context describes the clouds as being filled with moisture and bursting forth, effectively weighing down the sky before releasing rain.
This rare usage highlights a physical sense of pressure and weight rather than abstract suffering. It portrays nature itself as strained by its own abundance, illustrating how divine power can manifest through overwhelming force. Translators often render this single occurrence as "burdened" to capture the tension present in the imagery of heavy clouds.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The verb טָרַח appears only once in the Old Testament, found in Job 37:11. Here it describes clouds being loaded with moisture, heavy with rain and lightning. This rare usage highlights a physical sense of pressure and weight rather than abstract suffering. It portrays nature itself as strained by its own abundance, illustrating how divine power can manifest through overwhelming force.
When you feel weighed down by life's circumstances, this image reminds you that even the sky bears heavy loads before releasing rain. God uses these moments of tension to bring what is needed. You are not alone in carrying your burdens; the Creator who commands the clouds also holds you.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- he burdens1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יַטְרִ֣יחַ1×
Key Verses
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Job 37:11
Yes, he loads the thick cloud with moisture. He spreads abroad the cloud of his lightning.
This verse uses the word to describe clouds being loaded with moisture, showing its physical sense of weight and pressure.