יָגִיעַ (ya.gi.a)
ya.gi.a
weary
H:AQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:A
Word Overview
The Hebrew adjective yagi‘a describes a state of being weary or tired. It appears only once in the Old Testament, found in Job 3:17. In this context, it characterizes the condition of those who have ceased from their labor, highlighting a profound physical and mental exhaustion.
This word captures the relief of rest after intense toil. Job uses it to paint a picture of the dead, where the weary find peace and freedom from the burdens that weighed them down in life. It serves as a stark contrast to the struggle of the living, emphasizing the deep desire for cessation of effort and pain.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word yagi‘a appears just once in the Old Testament, right in the middle of Job’s deep lament. He uses it to describe those who are weary, finding peace in death because they no longer have to struggle against their burdens. It is a raw and honest picture of exhaustion, showing how heavy life can feel when we carry pain that seems too much to bear.
When you read this, it might feel strange to think about rest in the context of death. But Job’s point is clear: he longs for relief from the constant trouble and labor that define his current experience. This word reminds us that true rest is a deep human need, something we all crave when our strength runs out.
God sees your weariness. You do not have to pretend you are strong when you are tired. It is okay to admit when life feels too heavy. In your moments of exhaustion, remember that God understands the weight you carry and offers a rest that goes beyond what we can find on our own.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- weary [ones] of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יְגִ֣יעֵי1×
Key Verses
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Job 3:17
There the wicked cease from troubling. There the weary are at rest.
This is the only occurrence of yagi‘a in Scripture, where it describes the weary who have found rest from their troubles.