הַ/יָּעֵ֖ף
𐤄/𐤉𐤏𐤐
yâʻêph
the weary
Adjective denoting a state of being physically or emotionally depleted of strength, often rendered as 'weary' or 'faint.' It can indicate tiredness due to exertion, lack of sustenance, or from difficult circumstances and is used both literally (e.g., travelers or warriors who are exhausted) and figuratively (e.g., a community or people spiritually or emotionally worn out).
2 Samuel 16:2 · Word #21
Lexicon H3287
| Lemma | יָעֵף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤏𐤐 |
| Transliteration | yâʻêph |
| Strong's | H3287 |
| Definition | Adjective denoting a state of being physically or emotionally depleted of strength, often rendered as 'weary' or 'faint.' It can indicate tiredness due to exertion, lack of sustenance, or from difficult circumstances and is used both literally (e.g., travelers or warriors who are exhausted) and figuratively (e.g., a community or people spiritually or emotionally worn out). |
Morphology HTd/Aamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the weary |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3287-01
the exhausted one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state, with definite article ("the"). |
| Rendering Rationale | As a masculine singular adjective in the absolute state with the definite article, it denotes a specific male individual characterized by depletion. "Exhausted" reflects the stative sense derived from the root idea of being spent from swift movement or exertion. |
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