יָגוֹר
𐤉𐤂𐤅𐤓
yâgôwr
H3016 adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
An adjective describing one who is fearful, afraid, or experiencing dread; used to characterize a person as feeling fear or apprehension. Most commonly used of a human attitude or disposition, either in response to real or perceived threats, dangers, or momentous situations. In the contexts where it occurs, it often denotes a psychological or emotional state rather than an abiding character trait.
Semantic Range
afraid, fearful, person in a state of fear, one who fears, apprehensive
Root / Etymology
The word יָגוֹר (yāgôr) derives from the Hebrew root י-ג-ר (יגר), which has the core meaning 'to fear, be afraid.' The adjectival form יָגוֹר is formed from this root and occurs as a descriptive of fearful persons. The root is found in both verbal (יָגֹר) and nominal/participle forms, all conveying the basic idea of fear or apprehension.
Historical & Contextual Notes
יָגוֹר (yāgôr) appears sparingly in the Hebrew Bible, typically as a descriptor of someone exhibiting fear or being in a state of apprehension (e.g., in expressions such as 'afraid of them'). The term is contextually similar to other Hebrew adjectives for 'afraid' such as יָרֵא (yārēʾ), which is the much more common term. However, יָגוֹר is distinct in its derivation and often used in poetic or elevated language. This form does not carry the connotation of reverence or religious awe as יָרֵא might in certain contexts (such as 'fearing God'), but rather points to human fear in the face of danger or threat. English translations typically render it as 'afraid' or 'fearful,' adequately capturing its primary meaning, though the nuance of the source verb root may be less apparent in translation. The word does not develop new meanings in later Hebrew and remains tied to general fear or dread, unlike related terms that later acquire more abstract or spiritual dimensions.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from יָגֹר; fearful; afraid, fearest.
Bantu Hebrew
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יגר (y-g-r) — to fear, to dread, to be afraid
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3016-01 |
יָג֖וֹר | yagor | HAamsa |
are afraid | fearful one | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3016-01 |
Jeremiah 22:25 | יָג֖וֹר | yagor | HAamsa |
are afraid | fearful one |
H3016-01 |
Jeremiah 39:17 | יָג֖וֹר | yagor | HAamsa |
you-are-afraid | fearful one |